October was unseasonably hot and rainy, seeing the month’s highest temperature on record and its third wettest day in 71 years.
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Typhoon signal no. 1 is in force, with meteorologists saying there is a ‘relatively high’ chance of a no. 3 signal being hoisted early on Saturday morning.
Meteorologists say the signal will remain in force today, with Macao set for unsettled weather as the weekend approaches.
Unsettled weather is forecast for later in the week as the storm enters the South China Sea on its journey toward coastal Guangdong.
This year, data shows more rain fell on Macao between June and September than it had during any summer since 2008.
The remnants of Typhoon Haikui are being felt in the city, with meteorologists warning of bad weather for most of the day and advising residents to monitor for updates.
Macao must prepare for storms beyond the scale of Saola – which let the city off lightly – meteorologists say.
The no 8 typhoon signal has been lowered to a no. 3, with businesses and transport services slowly resuming operations.
Noru unlikely to come any closer to Macao; drivers advised to take care crossing bridges, where winds likely to be strong and gusty.
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