Showers expected later this week as trough approaches

Macau will see increased showers and cloud cover later this week as a low-pressure trough moves toward the South China coast, according to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau.

Spain and Portugal continue to battle Storm Leonardo as new storm approaches

Alcáçar do Sal, Southern Portugal (AP Photo) MADRID - Storm Leonardo continued to

Strong winds expected as Typhoon Fung-wong passes southeast of Macau

Typhoon Fung-wong is forecast to move northward across the northeastern South China Sea, generally heading toward the Taiwan region. According to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Super Typhoon Fung-wong to enter 800 km range today, T1 to be hoisted

Super Typhoon Fung-wong is expected to enter the 800 km range of Macau today (Nov. 10), the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced. When this happens,

New typhoon likely to disrupt local GP

Named Fung Wong, the tropical storm that formed yesterday morning in the sea east of the Philippines is likely to intensify and pass closer to Macau

Tropical cyclone signals hit record high in 2025

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) reported that Tropical Cyclone Fengshen has made 2025 the year with the highest number of tropical cyclone signals on record.

Weakened storm Ragasa pushes across China’s south coast after flooding

Floods in Shezhen A weakened Tropical Cyclone Ragasa pushed west along the southern Chinese coast toward Vietnam yesterday after flooding streets and homes in the economic hub of

Super Typhoon Ragasa nears Macau, with threat of Hato-like flooding

Almeida Ribeiro street flooded during Typhoon Hato in August 2017 Typhoon Ragasa, which rapidly intensified to become the strongest typhoon in the northwest Pacific this year in

SMG to hoist Typhoon Signal No. 3 as Mitag approaches

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced yesterday that there is a medium-to-high chance the No. 3 typhoon signal could be issued between 5 a.m. and 8

Macau braces for two tropical cyclones in coming week

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned that Macau is likely to experience unstable weather over the weekend and into midweek due to the approach of

Meteorologists warn of prolonged hot spell

Macau is experiencing very hot weather as an anticyclone aloft drives temperatures up, prompting the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) to issue its yellow hot weather

Rainstorms cause havoc in Taipa and Cotai

The rainstorms that hit Macau yesterday afternoon, with the passage of typhoon Podul, caused havoc in several areas of Taipa and Cotai. Significant flooding was

Typhoon Podul brings no major damage as it crosses Taiwan and heads for China

Typhoon Podul crossed southern Taiwan, where authorities closed schools and government offices as heavy rain threatened more damage to agriculture in the island’s southeast. No major damage

Typhoon Podul nears Macau, expected to weaken

Typhoon Podul has strengthened and is expected to enter the city’s 800-kilometer monitoring range by 2 p.m. today, according to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau.

Authorities harness AI to improve weather warning systems

The government is enhancing its response to extreme weather events through four key strategies, as revealed during the eighth regular meeting of the Central District Community Service

Black rain signal hoisted for the first time this year, several areas recorded light flooding

Yesterday, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) hoisted the “Black” rain warning signal for the first time this year. The warning followed heavy, continuous morning

SMG confirms no direct tsunami impact following Kamchatka earthquake

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) confirmed that the powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia, would not cause a direct tsunami impact on the city.

Tropical storm ‘Francisco’ poses low risk to Macau

Tropical Storm Francisco is not expected to pose a direct threat to Macau, despite forming northeast of the Philippines and gradually intensifying, local meteorological authorities said yesterday.

Tropical depression poised to impact Macau this weekend

A tropical depression east of the Philippines is rapidly gathering strength and is on course to impact Macau this weekend, according to the latest updates from regional

Second day of scorching heat, authorities open cooling center

The city endured its second consecutive day under an orange high-temperature alert yesterday, as the Meteorological Bureau (SMG) forecasted a sweltering high of 36 degrees

Guangdong cities issue weather warnings and closures

Multiple cities across Guangdong province issued weather warnings and closure requirements yesterday in response to severe weather conditions. The coastal city of Maoming issued a yellow

First typhoon of the year not expected to cause any impacts

Aforecast issued yesterday by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) indicated that the first typhoon of the year would approach Macau in the early hours of today.

Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn

Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world’s top weather

SMG prepares for typhoon season, holds drill on emergency electric power supply

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) is preparing for the typhoon season, and the SMG reported that they held an annual emergency electricity supply drill yesterday.

SMG forecasts high temperatures in spring

The Meteorological and Geophysical Services (SMG) have provided forecasts for the upcoming spring season, indicating that the average air temperature in Macau from March to

Cooler temperatures recorded across Macau

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) reported a drop in temperatures yesterday, with several weather stations recording lows below 17 degrees Celcius. The lowest reading was

SMG mulls issuing typhoon signal as ‘Toraji’ approaches Macau

A new tropical cyclone, named “Toraji,” is currently developing east of Luzon Island. Forecasts indicate that it will move northwestward across Luzon over the next two days

Bad air days: SMG warns of prolonged bad air quality

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has issued ongoing warnings about Macau’s deteriorating air quality, cautioning that poor conditions may persist for some time. The warning was issued

Yagi disrupts travel and tourism in Macau

Typhoon Yagi has disrupted tourism and various non-gaming services at Macau’s casino resorts, the Times and other media have reported since last Friday. The

Typhoon Yagi approaching with potential signal No. 8

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned there is now a “moderate to relatively high” chance Macau will issue Tropical Storm Signal No. 8 tonight

SMG may hoist T3 as tropical storm approaches

Tropical storm Yagi is projected to move west to northwest across the northern South China Sea in the coming days. The storm is expected to approach the

Heatstroke warnings issued as city records temperatures exceeding 37 degrees

As predicted, air temperatures continue to rise in Macau, with four of 10 weather stations recording temperatures of 37 degrees Celsius and above yesterday afternoon.

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in the past two months

Landslides and flooding have killed more than 150 people around China in the past two months as torrential rainstorms batter the region. The search was

At least 12 killed by mudslide as heavy rains from tropical storm Gaemi drench region

At least 12 people were killed after a mudslide hit a homestay house in a tourist area in southeastern China yesterday as heavy rains from what

Prapiroon nears Hainan as Macau braces for impact

Tropical Storm Prapiroon is intensifying as it moves north-northwest over the South China Sea, with landfall expected at Hainan Island today, according to the latest forecasts.

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