Hong Kong’s weather forecaster may issue a higher typhoon signal closer to the weekend after Tropical Cyclone Saudel experienced a rare resurgence and could change its course over the South China Sea, edging towards the Pearl River Delta.The Observatory said the standby No 1 typhoon signal would remain in force on Wednesday, as Saudel travelled across the northeastern South China Sea.“Under the combined effect of Saudel and the northeast monsoon, local winds are occasionally strong offshore and on high ground. The Standby Signal No 1 is expected to remain in force for the rest of [Wednesday],” the forecaster said.
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WED · 2026-09-02 · 04:16 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0902-108342
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Higher typhoon signal possible, depending on Saudel’s course after rare resurgence
Hong Kong's weather forecaster may raise the typhoon signal closer to the weekend due to Tropical Cyclone Saudel's rare resurgence and potential course change. Saudel is currently moving across the northeastern South China Sea and could edge towards the Pearl River Delta.
Edith LinSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-02 · 04:16 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's weather forecaster may raise the typhoon signal closer to the weekend due to Tropical Cyclone Saudel's rare resurgence and potential course change. Saudel is currently moving across the northeastern South China Sea and could edge towards the Pearl River Delta. The Observatory confirmed that the standby No. 1 typhoon signal will remain in effect on Wednesday. This signal is expected to stay in force for the remainder of the day. The forecaster noted that local winds are occasionally strong offshore and on high ground due to the combined effects of Saudel and the northeast monsoon.
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Under the combined effect of Saudel and the northeast monsoon, local winds are occasionally strong offshore and on high ground.
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The standby No 1 typhoon signal would remain in force on Wednesday.
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Tropical Cyclone Saudel experienced a rare resurgence.
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Tropical Cyclone Saudel could change its course over the South China Sea, edging towards the Pearl River Delta.
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Hong Kong's weather forecaster may issue a higher typhoon signal closer to the weekend.
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