Hong Kong Observatory Issues Standby Signal No. 1 Due to Tropical Depression
香港天文台因熱帶低氣壓發布一號戒備信號
Introduction
The Hong Kong Observatory has put a weather warning in place as a tropical system moves toward Hainan Island.
由於一個熱帶系統正向海南島移動，香港天文台已發布天氣警告。
Main Body
Standby Signal No. 1 was issued at 07:40 on Thursday after a tropical depression was spotted in the central South China Sea. According to weather forecasts, the system is moving west-northwest toward the southern coast of China. It is expected to stay at least 500 kilometers away from Hong Kong during the first 24 hours.
週四 07:40，在南海中部發現熱帶低氣壓後，天文台發布了一號戒備信號。根據天氣預報，該系統正向西西北方向移向中國南部海岸。預計在最初 24 小時內，它將與香港保持至少 500 公里的距離。
Lam Hok-yin, the Acting Senior Scientific Officer, emphasized that the system is likely to gradually become stronger. Consequently, local weather conditions are expected to worsen, with more heavy showers and strong winds on high ground. Because of this, the HKO has advised the public to stay away from the shore and avoid water activities due to high waves.
代理高級科學官林學殷強調，該系統可能會逐漸增強。因此，本地天氣預計將惡化，高地將出現更多大雨和強風。因此，天文台建議市民遠離岸邊，並避免進行水上活動，以免受高波浪影響。
The Observatory will decide whether to upgrade the warning to Strong Wind Signal No. 3 on Friday. This decision will depend on three main factors: the strength of the system, how close the strong winds are to the Pearl River Estuary, and actual wind data collected locally.
天文台將在週五決定是否將警告升級至三號強風信號。此決定將取決於三個主要因素：系統的強度、強風與珠江三角洲的距離，以及本地收集到的實際風力數據。
Conclusion
Standby Signal No. 1 remains in effect, and further updates will be provided on Friday.
一號戒備信號維持生效，週五將提供進一步更新。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Cause and Effect' Leap
To move from A2 to B2, you must stop using "and" or "so" for everything. Look at how this report connects a weather event to a result. It uses Logical Connectors to create a professional flow.
🚀 The Upgrade
Instead of saying: "The storm is stronger, so the weather is bad," the text uses:
"Consequently..."
What is this? It is a formal way to say "as a result." Using this word immediately tells a listener that you are thinking in a B2 academic style.
🛠️ How to use it
Place it at the start of a sentence to link it to the previous idea.
- A2 Style: I didn't study, so I failed the test.
- B2 Style: I didn't study. Consequently, I failed the test.
🔍 The 'Hidden' Logic: Due to
The text mentions: "...avoid water activities due to high waves."
The Rule:
Due to + [Noun/Thing].
You cannot put a full sentence (subject + verb) after it.
❌ Incorrect: Due to the waves were high... (A2 mistake) ✅ Correct: Due to high waves... (B2 precision)
💡 Quick Reference Table
| Instead of... (A2) | Try using... (B2) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| So | Consequently | Sounds more professional |
| Because of | Due to | More precise and formal |
| Also | Furthermore | Better for reports/essays |