KUJIRA is the 75th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Japan, and is the Japanese name for the constellation Cetus (whale). This name was used in 2003 and 2009.
KUJIRA crossed Hainan Island last night, and is now passing the Gulf of Tonkin. At 8 pm, KUJIRA was centred about 240 km (130 NM) ESE of Hanoi. The #1 Standby Signal was cancelled this morning at 7:40 am.
KUJIRA is the 75th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Japan, and is the Japanese name for the constellation Cetus (whale). This name was used in 2003 and 2009.
KUJIRA is expected to move WNW or NW towards northern Vietnam.
鯨魚將向西北偏西或西北移動，大致趨向越南北部。
Intensity
Analysis 強度分析
Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T2.5/2.5/S0.0/24 HRS
KUJIRA should be able to maintain tropical storm strength as it crosses the Gulf of Tonkin. Rapid weakening will follow after landfall.
鯨魚於橫過北部灣時應能保持熱帶風暴強度，並於登陸後迅速減弱。
Effects on
Hong Kong 對香港的影響
Squally showers will still affect Hong Kong occasionally tomorrow. As the subtropical ridge strengthens again, rain will subside towards the end of this week.
本港明天將繼續間中受狂風驟雨影響。隨著副熱帶高壓脊再度增強，本周後期雨勢將減弱。
Next Update
下次更新
2015/06/25 (Thu 四), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)
Other Images
其他圖像
JTWC Track 聯合颱風警報中心路徑圖
JMA Track 日本氣象廳路徑圖
HKO Satellite 香港天文台衛星圖
HKO Track 香港天文台路徑圖
Probabilities
of TC Signals from HKO within the next 3 days 未來三天香港天文台發出 / 取消熱帶氣旋警告信號的機率
KUJIRA has made landfall near Wanning, Hainan. At 8 pm, KUJIRA was centred about 540 km (290 NM) SW of Hong Kong.
鯨魚已於海南萬寧一帶登陸。在下午 8 時，鯨魚集結在香港西南約 540 公里 (290 海里)。
TC
Naming 氣旋命名
KUJIRA is the 75th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Japan, and is the Japanese name for the constellation Cetus (whale). This name was used in 2003 and 2009.
KUJIRA has been moving NNW in the past 24 hours, and its movement is becoming erratic as land interaction sets in. It is expected to move NW or NNW across Hainan and into the Gulf of Tonkin. Another landfall in western Leizhou or southern Guangxi should take place tomorrow night.
KUJIRA will weaken as it crosses land and experiences increased frictional forces. The Gulf of Tonkin is not big enough for the storm to recover lost intensity. KUJIRA will weaken rapidly as it makes its final landfall.
鯨魚橫過陸地時將受較大摩擦力影響而減弱。由於北部灣細小，風暴將難以發展，並於再度登陸後快速減弱。
Effects on
Hong Kong 對香港的影響
KUJIRA is further away from Hong Kong than expected, and wind impact should not be significant apart from occasional strong force winds offshore. However, squally showers will persist tomorrow and on Wednesday.
08W has intensified into a tropical storm, and was named KUJIRA. At 8 pm, KUJIRA was centred about 670 km (360 NM) SSW of Hong Kong. The #1 Standby Signal was issued at 9:40 pm.
KUJIRA is the 75th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Japan, and is the Japanese name for the constellation Cetus (whale). This name was used in 2003 and 2009.
The subtropical ridge retreated today, allowing room for KUJIRA to move north. It will continue to move north in the next 24 hours, and is expected to turn NNW following the shape of the ridge.
KUJIRA intensified today, although its upper-level convections still look rather disorganized. It is expected to maintain current intensity or strengthen slightly before landfall, after which rapid weakening should follow.
鯨魚於今天增強，但其高層對流仍然較為鬆散。預料鯨魚將於登陸前維持強度或稍為增強，隨後迅速減弱。
Effects on
Hong Kong 對香港的影響
As KUJIRA edges closer, southeasterly winds are expected to strengthen tomorrow, veering to the south late Tuesday and Wednesday as the storm nears shore. Squally showers are already affecting Hong Kong, and will persist in the next few days.
Tropical disturbance 91W over central South China Sea has intensified into tropical depression 08W. At 8 pm, 08W was centred about 150 km (80 NM) SSW of Xisha.
08W has been moving northwest slowly under the influence of the subtropical ridge to its northeast. The ridge is expected to retreat, allowing 08W to move north along its western periphery towards southern China coastal areas.
08W's convections are concentrated in its western side. It will still need a substantial period of time to consolidate, despite being in warm seas with low to moderate vertical wind shear. It should be able to reach tropical storm strength as it crosses northern South China Sea.
As 08W edges closer, southeasterly winds are expected to strengthen on Monday, veering to the south as the storm nears shore midweek this week. 08W will also bring squally showers to the territory.
Active Tropical Cyclone(s) 正活躍之熱帶氣旋
