The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that it will issue Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Number 8 at 11:10 PM, as local winds are expected to intensify significantly. The government advises residents with long or challenging journeys, especially to outlying islands, to start their travels immediately. Arrangements are being made to allow government employees to leave early due to the impending weather conditions.
Tropical Storm Toraji is set to bring the latest wind warnings, adding to a series of severe weather events experienced this month. Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Man-yi is currently strengthening in the western Pacific near Guam and is projected to move westward toward the Philippines. Meteorological models from agencies in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, and Japan indicate a consistent path for Man-yi, which is expected to reach the Philippines this weekend. Projections suggest that by Monday, November 18, Man-yi could enter the northern part of the South China Sea, following a north-westward trajectory.
Additionally, Tropical Cyclone Usagi, located east of the Philippines, is anticipated to head toward the Luzon Strait in the coming days, although its exact path remains uncertain, with a possibility of approaching the waters east of Taiwan.
The Observatory's records indicate that, with the arrival of Toraji, the number of wind warnings issued this November has already matched the record set in 1954. If Man-yi’s trajectory remains unchanged and approaches within 800 kilometers of Hong Kong, a Number 1 warning signal may be issued. This would mean that Typhoon Yinxing, Tropical Storm Toraji, and Tropical Storm Man-yi would collectively set a new record for the number of warnings in November.
As the tropical cyclone season continues, the western Pacific has seen increased activity, with recent storms underscoring the volatility of weather patterns as winter approaches. The Central Meteorological Administration of mainland China, along with agencies from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, have issued similar forecasts regarding the paths of these storms.
熱帶氣旋「文宜」及可能隨後的「烏拉吉」今晚將跟隨「東嶺」，香港將創下十一月颱風信號的潛在紀錄
香港天文台宣布，將於今晚11:10發出熱帶氣旋警告信號第8號，因為當地風力預計將顯著增強。政府建議有長途或困難回家的旅客，特別是前往離島的人士，應立即啟程。鑒於即將來臨的天氣情況，政府正在安排提前放工。
熱帶風暴「東嶺」將帶來最新的風警告，這是本月一系列嚴重天氣事件中的最新一例。與此同時，熱帶氣旋「文宜」目前在關島附近的西太平洋集聚力量，預計將向西移動，前往菲律賓。來自香港、中國內地、台灣和日本的氣象機構的預測模型顯示，「文宜」將在本週末穿越菲律賓。此外，預計到下週一（11月18日），「文宜」可能進入南海北部，並採取西北方向的路徑。
另外，位於菲律賓東部的熱帶氣旋「烏拉吉」預計將在未來幾天朝向呂宋海峽移動，儘管其後續路徑仍不確定，可能會向台灣東部的水域前進。
根據天文台的記錄，隨著「東嶺」的接近，今年已經匹配1954年十一月發出風警告的紀錄。如果「文宜」的路徑保持不變，當其接近香港800公里內時，可能會發出第1號警告信號。這將意味著「銀杏」、「東嶺」和「文宜」將共同創下十一月發出警告的紀錄。
隨著熱帶氣旋季節的推進，西太平洋的活動增加，最近的風暴突顯了隨著冬季來臨，天氣模式的持續不穩定。中國內地的中央氣象局，以及來自台灣、日本和南韓的機構，均發出了有關這些風暴路徑的類似預測。
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