Kowloon

Hong Kong - China

2025-09-18

Standby Signal, No.1 was updated at 2:45 p.m. on 18 September

Issue date: 2025-09-18T06:45+00:00

Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. The Standby Signal, No. 1 is in force. This means that a tropical cyclone now centred within about 800 kilometres of Hong Kong may affect us. The tropical depression over the northeastern part of the South China Sea has intensified into a tropical storm. At 3 p.m., the tropical storm was estimated to be about 450 kilometres east-southeast of Hong Kong (near 20.1 degrees north 117.8 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest at about 18 kilometres per hour in the general direction of the coast of eastern Guangdong.

Thunderstorm Warning issued at 12:35 p.m. on 18 Sep 2025 has been extended until 5:30 p.m. today.

Issue date: 2025-09-18T06:45+00:00

A few thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong.

Very Hot Weather Warning was updated at 6:45 a.m. on 18 September

Issue date: 2025-09-17T22:45+00:00

Under the influence of prolonged heat, members of the public should stay on the alert to prevent heat stroke or other discomforts related to very hot weather and pay due attention to health conditions. If symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion develop, take rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as possible.