Typhoon Leepi Develops as a Weak Tropical Storm in the Western Pacific

On September 6, 2024, the Hong Kong Observatory reported that a tropical depression located off the eastern coast of Japan has intensified into a weak tropical storm, now named Typhoon Leepi (No. 12). The storm is expected to move northward before shifting northeast. However, due to its higher latitude, conditions are not favorable for further strengthening.

Local weather in Hong Kong will experience strong to gale-force winds from the east to northeast, gradually shifting to southeasterly. The forecast predicts overcast skies accompanied by heavy squalls and thunderstorms, with occasional severe gusts. Sea conditions are expected to be hazardous, featuring significant waves and swells, although wind strength is anticipated to decrease later.

For the following day, winds are expected to ease, but unstable weather with intermittent heavy rain will persist. The sea will remain rough, with large waves and swells. Looking ahead, the forecast indicates a decrease in rain over the coming days.

The Central Weather Administration in Taiwan has confirmed that Typhoon Leepi poses no threat to the island as it follows its current path. Attention is also focused on a developing low-pressure system located between the Philippines and Guam, which may require monitoring in the near future.

Additionally, the Hong Kong Observatory announced the issuance of Strong Wind Signal No. 3 at 12:40 PM today, as Super Typhoon Yagi continues its westward movement, moving away from the region. As of 4 AM this morning, Yagi was approximately 370 kilometers south of Hong Kong and has caused significant disruptions in the area.

颱風 Leepi 形成為西太平洋的弱熱帶風暴

2024 年 9 月 6 日，香港天文台報告指出，位於日本東海岸的熱帶低壓已增強為一個弱熱帶風暴，現命名為颱風 Leepi（第 12 號）。該風暴預計將向北移動，然後轉向東北。然而，由於其位於較高的緯度，進一步增強的條件並不理想。

香港的天氣將會出現強風至狂風，風向由東北轉為東南。預測顯示天色陰雲，伴隨著大雨和雷暴，並有偶爾的強烈陣風。海面條件預計會非常惡劣，將出現顯著的浪和湧，但風力預計稍後會減弱。

在接下來的一天，風勢預計會逐漸減弱，但不穩定的天氣和間歇性的強降雨仍將持續。海面將保持波濤洶湧，出現大浪和湧浪。展望未來幾天，預測顯示降雨量將會減少。

台灣中央氣象局確認，颱風 Leepi 對台灣並不構成威脅，因其按照目前的路徑移動。同時，注意力也集中在位於菲律賓和關島之間的低壓系統，未來可能需要進一步監測。

此外，香港天文台宣布於今天中午 12:40 發佈強風信號第 3 號，因超強颱風 Yagi 繼續向西移動，正在遠離該地區。今晨 4 時，Yagi 距離香港約 370 公里，並在該地區造成了重大干擾。