Warning No. 3 is expected to be issued at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, the Hong Kong Observatory said, as Typhoon Toraji approaches the city and three other storms swirl simultaneously in the western North Pacific and South Seas. South China in November for the first time. time since the start of recordings.

The weather forecaster said Wednesday that Toraji took a more northerly route in the morning but weakened slightly as its outer rainbands began to affect the Guangdong coast.

He added that Toraji would gradually move closer to the coast of southern China during the day.

“Under the combined effect of Toraji and the northeast monsoon, the associated strong winds will gradually affect the surroundings of the Pearl River estuary,” the Observatory said.

“Local winds will strengthen later today, with winds offshore and on higher ground reaching gales at times. The Observatory will transmit signal no. 3 at 2:40 p.m.

The forecaster said the issuance of higher warning signals would depend on the intensity of Toraji, the distance between the strong winds associated with it and the Pearl River estuary, as well as the change in conditions local wind conditions.