People walk along a promenade by Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on Sept 29, 2022. (ISAAC LAWRENCE / AFP)

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Observatory said Sunday that it might raise the Standby Signal No 1 between Sunday night and Monday morning as a tropical cyclone edged closer to the city.

Depending on the development and movement of Nalgae, the Observatory will issue the Standby Signal No 1 between tonight and Monday morning. Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon is affecting southern China.

The Hong Kong Observatory

In a weather advisory, the Observatory said Tropical cyclone Nalgae will come within 800 kilometers of Hong Kong on Sunday and was expected to move towards the northern part of the South China Sea.

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“Depending on the development and movement of Nalgae, the Observatory will issue the Standby Signal No 1 between tonight and Monday morning. Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon is affecting southern China,” the HKO said.

Under the combined effect of Nalgae and the northeast monsoon, it will be windy over the territory in the next few days. Winds on high ground may reach gale force, HKO said. 

The outer rainbands associated with Nalgae are also expected to bring squally showers to the coast of Guangdong midweek this week,” it added.

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The HKO advised those  engaging in outdoor work, water sports or hiking to take note of the changes in weather.