Winds To Pick Up, Signal 3 Possible

The observatory warned on Tuesday that Hong Kong is likely to see strengthening winds, storms and squally showers over the next few days and a Strong Wind Signal No 3 could be issued overnight.

The Standby Signal No 1 was issued at 3.40pm on Tuesday as a tropical depression edges closer to the SAR on its way to western Guangdong.

But the storm didn't appear to be posing a severe threat to Hong Kong and forecasters said the chance of a number 8 signal is not high.

Senior scientific officer Li Ping-wah said he expects the depression to get as close as 300 kilometres from the the city on Wednesday afternoon.

"There will be heavy squally showers and thunderstorms over the coast of Guangdong in the next few days. Seas will be rough with swells. The general public are advised to stay away from the shoreline," Li said.

"People in areas exposed to high winds or in low-lying areas should take precautions against strong winds and flooding now."