- Saudel made two landfalls in Zhejiang province on August 28 before tracking southwest across Fujian, Jiangxi, Guangxi, and western Guangdong.
- The low-pressure remnants re-entered the northern South China Sea near Zhanjiang early Monday morning.
- The Observatory will consider issuing the Standby Signal No. 1 later today (31 August 2026).
- The remnant is expected to move towards the southeastern coast of Hainan Island around this evening and gradually intensify into a tropical depression.
- Winds are expected to strengthen across Hong Kong tomorrow and on Wednesday, with more showers and squally thunderstorms.
- The low-pressure system is forecast to move across the northern part of the South China Sea and edge closer to the coast of eastern Guangdong tomorrow and on Wednesday (1 and 2 September).
- Members of the public are advised to pay attention to the latest weather information issued by the Observatory before travelling to school or work.
Hong Kong's Observatory is closely monitoring the remnant of Typhoon Saudel, which is expected to intensify into a tropical depression as it approaches the southeastern coast of Hainan Island this evening. The Observatory may issue Standby Signal No. 1 later today, depending on the system's development and distance from Hong Kong.3
Saudel, which made landfalls in Zhejiang province on August 28, has re-entered the northern South China Sea and is forecast to track eastward, potentially skirting within 200 kilometres south of Hong Kong towards the Taiwan Strait. The low-pressure system is expected to bring stronger winds and more showers across the region, with squally thunderstorms anticipated tomorrow and Wednesday.6
The public is advised to stay updated on the latest weather information, especially before traveling to school or work. The Observatory will continue to assess the need for higher tropical cyclone warning signals as conditions evolve. Meteorologists attribute the storm's unusual trajectory to a high-pressure system over northwestern China, which has redirected it back into the South China Sea.
As the situation develops, residents are urged to remain vigilant and heed advisories from the Observatory regarding potential weather impacts.
“The remnant is expected to intensify into a tropical depression near Hainan Island this evening, then move across the northern South China Sea toward eastern Guangdong. Winds are forecast to strengthen Tuesday and Wednesday under the combined influence of the northeast monsoon, bringing more showers and squally thunderstorms.”
