HKO issues T1 signal as Man-yi approaches

The Hong Kong Observatory issued a T1 at 6.40am on Monday as Tropical Cyclone Man-yi moved towards the SAR, and warned that it might issue a higher signal later in the day or early on Tuesday. The storm is forecast to come within 800 kilometres of the city around midnight on Monday, but is expected to weaken. The Observatory said the approach of Man-yi and the northeast monsoon would bring windy conditions on Tuesday. "Whether a higher Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal will be issued tonight to early tomorrow will depend on the distance between Man-yi and the Pearl River Estuary, its change in intensity and the change in local wind conditions," it said in a statement. The Observatory warned that some low-lying areas may see minor flooding in some areas because of the combined effect of the spring tide, the northeast monsoon and Man-yi, and urged the public to take care.