Tropical cyclone is expected to enter within 800 km of Macao this afternoon; showers and local winds will strengthen early to midweek next week.
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Forecasters predict high temperatures and occasional rain, advising residents to leave home prepared for all eventualities.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms set to drench Macao as trough of low pressure over Guangdong moves south.
Orange Cold Weather alert issued, while strong monsoon signal remains in force. Public advised to take precautions in view of unseasonably chilly conditions.
The Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau expects Tropical Cyclone Rai to weaken over the next few days.
The Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) will issue the Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 at 23:30 tonight.
The Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) hoisted Signal No. 3 at 3:30 pm on Tuesday as the tropical cyclone approaches and will remain in effect for a period of time.
Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 3 will remain in effect today, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said.
Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1 was hoisted by the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) tonight.
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