Tropical depression in the central South China Sea moves to Vietnam

19/9/2024 5:40

        The Observatory pointed out that the northeast monsoon currently affecting the coast of South China will gradually ease today and tomorrow. A broad trough of low pressure will bring showers to the northern South China Sea and the coast of South China from the weekend to early next week; another north monsoon is expected to Arriving in South China on Sunday, the weather in this area will be slightly cooler from early to mid next week. In addition, the tropical cyclone located in the central South China Sea will approach central and northern Vietnam today, and then move inland and gradually dissipate, while tropical cyclone Prasang will arrive today and tomorrow. It moves towards the east coast of China.
        
        At 11 o'clock last night, the tropical depression located in the central part of the South China Sea gathered about 170 kilometers west-northwest of Xisha Islands. It was expected to move westward at a speed of about 18 kilometers per hour towards central and northern Vietnam. At the same time, Tropical Storm Prasang gathered in Okinawa. It is about 20 kilometers northwest and is expected to move west-northwest at a speed of about 38 kilometers per hour, moving towards the East China coast; Tropical depression Bebiga weakened into a low pressure area in Henan yesterday morning.
        
        The Observatory predicts that it will be mostly cloudy in Hong Kong today, with one or two showers later. The lowest temperature in the morning will be about 27 degrees. It will be sunny and hot during part of the day. The maximum temperature in the urban area will be about 32 degrees. In the New Territories, it will be one or two degrees higher. The wind will be gentle to The wind will be strong from the east to the northeast, with occasional strong winds blowing offshore and in the highlands initially. It is expected that there will be some showers in the next day or two, and the northerly wind will strengthen early next week, and the weather will be slightly cooler with occasional showers.