The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced in a statement yesterday that in order to further enhance its temperature-related information services, it has introduced a “temperature drop alert” and “feels-like temperature” indicator
According to the statement, the “temperature drop alert” primarily targets Macau’s autumn and winter climate patterns.
When a significant or substantially significant drop in temperature is forecast, the weather station said that it will issue the temperature drop alert in advance, according to the statement. The new service, the bureau said, aims to provide the public with more comprehensive, diverse, and timely meteorological information, enabling them to take appropriate preventions ahead of time and mitigate the health impacts associated with sharply falling temperatures.
In the statement, the bureau also said that the “feels-like temperature” indicator will provide the public with real-time weather information that is closer to what they actually feel. The indicator, the statement said, combines real-time meteorological factors such as temperature, humidity and wind speed to calculate the typically perceived weather conditions for a person outdoors.
Based on the information, according to the statement, members of the public can adjust their clothing and activity plans accordingly. Whether for daily commuting, outdoor work, or leisure activities, citizens can access more practical weather references through these two new features, further enhancing their “quality of life”, the statement said.
As of yesterday, the new alert and indicator were only available in Chinese and Portuguese. There was no announcement about whether and when both new features will be available in English as well, considering that tourism is one of Macau’s main breadwinners, based on its officially declared aim of becoming a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.
This image provided by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) yesterday shows its new “temperature drop alert” and “feels-like temperature” indicator.
