Although Macao’s forecasters say the chance of a higher signal is relatively low, they warn that the path and intensity of the storm are still uncertain
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Typhoon signal no. 1 could be hoisted within the next 48 hours as a brewing tropical cyclone moves into the northeastern part of the South China Sea
Meanwhile, meteorologists in Hong Kong advise of the possibility of typhoon signals tomorrow or Saturday, as a low pressure area approaches the Pearl River estuary
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Local forecasters say that the signal will remain raised this morning, but the chance of a higher typhoon signal being issued is relatively low