The Observatory will issue the No. 9 Gale or Storm Signal at 6:20 PM.

The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that the eye wall of the powerful typhoon Surigae is currently located about 50 kilometers east of the Hong Kong Observatory and is gradually approaching the city. Strong winds are blowing throughout the city, with gales and even hurricane-force winds in some high areas. The strong winds and heavy rain associated with Surigae are affecting Hong Kong. According to the current predicted path, Surigae will pass about 40 kilometers south of the Hong Kong Observatory around midnight, causing the wind direction in the city to gradually change from a northerly direction to an easterly to southeasterly direction. Previously sheltered areas may become exposed to the wind, and residents should remain highly vigilant. The Observatory will issue the No. 9 gale or storm signal at 6:20 pm. Due to the storm surge, water levels in low-lying coastal areas will rise rapidly starting tonight. Starting around 9 pm, water levels in the eastern coastal areas of Hong Kong will rise, with the highest water level in Tolo Harbour expected to reach about 6 meters above the chart datum around midnight, an increase of about 4 meters from the normal tide level. The highest water level may reach a historical record. The areas most at risk include Sha Tin, Tai Po, Sha Tau Kok, Sai Kung, etc., where severe flooding is expected, with water depths in some areas possibly exceeding 1 meter. Water levels in coastal areas throughout Hong Kong will also significantly rise tomorrow morning (September 2), with the highest water level in Victoria Harbour reaching over 3 meters above the chart datum. In low-lying coastal areas such as Lei Yue Mun, the water level will increase by about 1.5 meters from the normal tide level, while in Tai O, the water level will rise to about 3.5 meters above the chart datum, an increase of nearly 2 meters from the normal tide level. There are large waves and swells on the sea surface, and residents should stay away from the shore and avoid water activities. In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Peng Chau, Tai Mo Shan, and Cheung Chau were 97, 90, and 80 kilometers per hour, respectively, with the highest gusts exceeding 120, 117, and 113 kilometers per hour, respectively.