This screencap from the official website of Hong Kong Observatory shows the forecast track of a tropical depression in the South China Sea.
HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Observatory said a tropical cyclone in the South China Sea has made landfall in Hainan province and that all tropical cyclone warning signals have been canceled as the tropical depression no longer poses a threat to Hong Kong.
The observatory issued Hong Kong’s first Standby Signal No 1 of this year at around 4 pm Friday
At 1 pm, the tropical depression was estimated to be about 640 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong, according to the observatory’s latest weather bulletin posted on its website.
It is forecast to move west or west-northwest at about 18 kilometers per hour towards Beibu Wan, the forecasters said.
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The observatory issued Hong Kong’s first Standby Signal No 1 of this year at around 4 pm Friday. The signal was canceled at around 2:10 pm Saturday.
The winds are expected to weaken gradually as the tropical depression continues to depart from the territory but squally showers are still expected in the Guangdong region on Sunday, the observatory added.
In a separate statement, the Hong Kong government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department said red flag has been hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach in Islands District due to big waves. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.