T3 signal looms for daytime on Saturday
The weather watchdog said the weather will remain hot on Saturday, while strong winds will hit later in the day. Image courtesy of HKO.
The Hong Kong Observatory said it will consider issuing the Strong Wind Signal No 3 during the daytime on Saturday, with Tropical Cyclone Wipha set to strengthen in intensity gradually.
The storm will come within 800 kilometres of the city between Friday night and early Saturday and is expected to intensify progressively, the forecaster said.
Wipha will edge closer to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary and the coast of western Guangdong afterwards.
The weather watchdog said the weather will remain hot on Saturday, with strong winds to hit later in the day.
It also urged the public to stay away from the shoreline, as thunderstorms and heavy rain will pour over the SAR on Sunday.
The observatory will also consider issuing higher typhoon signals if needed.
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