Weather | Tropical depression within T3 radius

An unnamed tropical depression is passing within a 400-kilometer radius of Macau, resulting in Signal No. 3 being hoisted at 5 p.m. yesterday. As of last night, the bureau expected the signal to remain in force at least until 10 a.m. this morning.

Moreover, the Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) saw a small possibility of typhoon Signal No. 8 being raised as of yesterday night.

Winds are expected to intensify as the tropical depression passes near Macau. Showers and thunderstorms may also occur as part of its effects.

Residents are reminded to remain cautious. Strong gusts of wind may occur in open areas and on the three bridges. The use of Sai Van Bridge is recommended for motorbikes. It is also recommended that residents make early arrangements as the school year begins today.

According to the forecast yesterday, the trajectory of the tropical depression is headed towards Hainan province, China. It is expected to move slowly as it approaches the province. The SMG’s diagram yesterday showed the storm may make a possible U-turn after its expected landfall in Hainan.

On the other hand, wind data website windy.com forecasted that the typhoon would head towards the west bank of the Pearl River estuary. It expects a second landfall near the western edge of Guangdong province around September 7, bringing southerly winds of up to 29 kilometers per hour.

The possible U-turn is caused by another tropical cyclone approaching the eastern edge of Taiwan, as well as the southernmost city of Japan, Ishigaki.

Cyclone systems tend to attract each other, with the stronger cyclone dragging the weaker one. As per the current data, the Ishigaki system will bring winds of up to 91 kilometers per hour. AL