🔥 Trending Typhoon Hong Kong: Latest Updates and Forecast

Tropical cyclones are currently impacting or are expected to impact Hong Kong in late July 2026. The Hong Kong Observatory is closely monitoring the situation and has indicated the possibility of issuing standby signals ⁶⁹.

Current Tropical Cyclone Activity Affecting Hong Kong

As of July 2026, Hong Kong is bracing for the approach of multiple tropical cyclones, including Typhoon Noul and a system referred to as 11W ¹³.

Typhoon Noul

Typhoon Noul is anticipated to make its closest approach to Hong Kong between Saturday night and Sunday morning, July 25-26, 2026. The Hong Kong Observatory is considering issuing the Standby Signal No. 1 in response ³⁶⁹. Noul is strengthening as it crosses the Luzon Strait, and a landfall in Guangdong, China, is expected before the weekend ¹⁰.

Tropical Cyclone 11W

Another tropical cyclone, designated 11W, is approaching eastern Guangdong. Its presence is expected to cause a deterioration in Hong Kong's weather later on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Winds are predicted to strengthen from the northwest, shifting to the southwest on Sunday. Strong winds are particularly anticipated in offshore waters and on high ground ¹.

Potential Impacts and Warnings

The potential impacts of these tropical cyclones on Hong Kong include:

• Strong Winds: Offshore waters and high ground are expected to experience strong winds ¹.
• Deteriorating Weather: General weather conditions are forecast to worsen, with localized showers possible despite otherwise fine and hot conditions ¹⁴.
• Signal Issuance: The Hong Kong Observatory is likely to issue the Standby Signal No. 1, which indicates that a tropical cyclone is within 800 kilometers of Hong Kong and may affect the territory ³⁶⁹.

Broader Context: 2026 Pacific Typhoon Season

The 2026 Pacific typhoon season is an ongoing event, with most tropical cyclones typically developing between May and October ⁷. Super Typhoon Ragasa was noted as the world's most powerful tropical cyclone of 2026 earlier in the year, causing widespread closures and evacuations in Hong Kong and southern China ².

Travelers and residents in Hong Kong are advised to monitor local weather forecasts and official advisories from the Hong Kong Observatory for the latest information ⁸. The Severe Weather Information Centre (SWIC) also provides authoritative warnings and information on extreme weather events globally ⁵.