Hong Kong has raised the T3 storm signal as Severe Tropical Storm Wutip moves across the Leizhou Peninsula.
The Observatory hoisted the signal at 12:20pm, with Wutip expected to bring strong winds around the Pearl River Estuary.
“With Wutip moving further inland and weakening, local winds will moderate progressively later tomorrow [Sunday],” the Observatory said. “Although Wutip will depart and dissipate on Monday and Tuesday, an active southwesterly airstream will bring heavy showers to the coast of Guangdong. Members of the public should stay on the alert.”
Rain is predicted for the next 10 days, with local winds expected to moderate progressively on Sunday.
Typhoon Signal 3
The No. 3 signal warns of strong winds affecting, or expected to affect, Hong Kong within 12 hours.
- Classes of kindergartens and schools for children with physical or intellectual disabilities will be suspended.
- Scheduled ferry services may be cancelled as conditions worsen. Bus and MTR services are not affected.
- Residents should secure loose objects like flower pots or drying racks, and prepare for possible flooding in low-lying areas.
Observatory signals currently in force
- Cold Weather Warning was issued at 16:20 HKT (5 Jan 2026)
- Red Fire Danger Warning was issued at 06:00 HKT (5 Jan 2026)
Climate crisis
Tropical cyclones – which get their energy from warm ocean water – are strengthening and become ever more destructive because of warming seas. Over 90 per cent of excess heat in the atmosphere is ending up in oceans, according to NASA, as rising greenhouse gases prevent it from escaping to space.
