Temperatures are forecast to drop to as low as around 16 degrees tomorrow and Wednesday, with the local observatory urging members of the public to stay abreast of the situation and prepare accordingly.
In a statement on its website yesterday, the Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) pointed out that winds are expected to “strengthen significantly” today, reaching Force 6 with relatively strong gusts, due to a strong northeast monsoon, while temperatures will gradually drop.
The bureau pointed out that a large temperature difference may be observed during the day and night, noting that members of the public should dress appropriately and take necessary precautions. The weather, meanwhile, is expected to be dry.
As of 9:55 p.m. yesterday, the lowest temperature recorded by the website was around 25 degrees at Taipa Grande (大潭山).
The bureau also issued several reminders for members of the public on the website ahead of the temperature drop. Among these were encouraging vulnerable groups such as seniors, people with chronic illnesses, young children, and pregnant women to take the extra precautions to stay warm; reminding those with respiratory illnesses to beware of dust brought on by strong winds and to pay attention to changes in air quality; as well as to watch out for the discomforts that come with sudden drops in temperature such as respiratory, joint, heart and gastrointestinal issues.
Meanwhile, in terms of cold weather warnings, Macau has two levels, namely the higher “Orange” cold weather alert, which denotes very cold weather in the city, and the “Yellow” cold weather alert, which means that it is cold in Macau. If either is hoisted, the city’s cold shelter located in the Ilha Verde district opens its doors to the public.
The image shows the seven-day weather forecast for Macauu, released by SMG early this morning.
