Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Higos"
Update Time: 2020-08-19 01:45
| Signals |
Forecast Period |
Probability |
| Typhoon Signal No.8 |
In effect |
| Typhoon Signal No.9 |
At 02:30 a.m. |
Will be issued |
| "orange" Storm Surge Warning |
In effect |
Typhoon Higos is moving in a west-northwest direction and is forecasted to make landfall at the coast between Zhuhai and Yangjiang during morning. Since Higos will come closest to Macao at a distance of about 50 km in the next few hours,SMG will issue Tropical Cyclone Signal No.9. at 02:30 am. Affected by the circulation of Higos, the wind in Macao will substantially intensify in the next few hours. It is forecasted that the wind will be strongest around early morning today, with easterly winds reaching level 8-10 with gusts. There will be frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Since Higos will come very close to Macao and bring significant storm surge to Macao, the Orange Storm Surge Warning is in effect. It is forecasted that there will be severe flooding in low-lying areas between 5am and 12pm, and the highest flooding level is expected to be between 1 and 1.5 meters. The public are advised to stay in safe location and high ground, and pay close attention to the latest weather news of SMG.
Remarks: The probabilities of issuing severe weather warning signals for the next one or two days are provided in the table. Public can learn the possibility of being affected by the tropical cyclone over the specific period of time in Macao so that necessary precautions can be well prepared earlier. Please keep notice of our latest information.
