What You Need to Know about Typhoon Season
The typhoon season starts in May and ends in November, with July to September as its peak period. When specific warnings of tropical cyclone or storm surge are issued, there may be potential influence upon the traffic in and beyond Macao as well as activities and opening hours of facilities in the city. Please stay tuned to the latest weather news.
- Read more about the special arrangements when typhoon signal No.8 or above is hoisted
Currently, Macao’s Tropical Cyclone Signals are listed in signal no. 1, no. 3, no. 8, no. 9 and no. 10 depending on the strength of the wind.
| Tropical Cyclone Signals | |
  Signal No.1 |
  Signal No.3 |
| Meaning of Tropical Cyclone Signals | |
| Precaution Signal. A tropical cyclone is centred within 800 km of Macao and may affect Macao. | Under the influence of a tropical cyclone, winds with sustained speed of 41 to 62 km/h are expected or blowing and the gust may exceed 110 km/h in Macao. |
| Safety Precautions | |
| Prepare preventive measures and pay close attention to the latest information on tropical cyclones. | Temporary squally showers may occur in Macao once being affected by strong rainband. People in open spaces should be vigilant. Drivers should pay attention to driving safety and strong winds. |
| Tropical Cyclone Signals | |
  Signal No.8NE |
  Signal No.8SE |
  Signal No.8SW |
  Signal No.8NW |
| Meaning of Tropical Cyclone Signals | |
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The tropical cyclone continues to approach Macao. Winds with sustained speed of 63 to 117 km/h are expected or blowing and the gust may exceed 180 km/h in Macao. Signal No.8 is further divided into Signal No.8NE, Signal No.8SE, Signal No.8SW and Signal No.8NW, which indicates the possible wind direction in the next few hours. |
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| Safety Precautions | |
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Stay indoor as far as possible. Stay away from exposed doors and windows. Continue to pay attention to the latest information on tropical cyclones. Suspend all outdoor and marine activities. The cross-sea bridges will be closed at any time. Public should pay attention to the latest notice. Pay attention to the issue and latest message of the Storm Surge Warning. |
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| Tropical Cyclone Signals | |
  Signal No.9 |
  Signal No.10 |
| Meaning of Tropical Cyclone Signals | |
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The tropical cyclone is further approaching Macao. In Macao, winds with sustained speed of 63 to 117 km/h are blowing and intensifying / expected to intensify significantly. |
The centre of the tropical cyclone shall strike at the immediate approaches of Macao. Winds with sustained speed exceeds 118 km/h are expected or blowing in Macao, accompany with gust of great intensity. |
| Safety Precautions | |
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Suspend all outdoor and marine activities. Stay indoor as far as possible. Stay away from exposed doors and windows. Tropical cyclones will have a serious impact on Macao. A temporary lull means that the tropical cyclone is centred nearby and a sudden resumption of violent winds is expected. The places that are sheltered from the strong winds originally may become exposed. Public are advised not to relax their guard and pay close attention to the latest message of tropical cyclone. Pay attention to the issue and latest message of the Storm Surge Warning. |
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According to the geographic features, historical record of water level and meteorological characteristic of the Macao Special Administrative Region, “Storm Surge” warnings are divided into following five levels:
| Storm Surge Warning | |
 First Level Warning / Blue |
 Second Level Warning / Yellow |
| Meaning of Storm Surge Warning | |
| The water level is expected to be below 0.5 meter above road level. Main affected areas | The water level is expected to be 0.5 to 1.0 meter above road level. Main affected areas |
| Safety Precautions Advice | |
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Take precautionary measures, such as moving objects to places that prevent flooding; Avoid parking cars in an area prone to flooding or underground car parks; Power supply system may be affected by flooding and cut-off, elevator(lifts) should be avoided; Avoid heading to areas affected by flooding, such as basements and low-lying district; Pay attention to the “Storm Surge” warning information closely. |
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| Storm Surge Warning | ||
 Third Level Warning / Orange |
 Fourth Level Warning / Red |
 Fifth Level Warning / Black |
| Meaning of Storm Surge Warning | ||
| The water level is expected to be 1.0 to 1.5 meter above road level. Main affected areas | The water level is expected to be 1.5 to 2.5 meter above road level. Main affected areas | The water level is expected to be above 2.5 meter from road level. Main affected areas |
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Take precautionary measures, such as moving objects to places that prevent flooding; Do not park cars in an area prone to flooding or underground car parks; Power supply system may be affected by flooding and cut-off. Do not use elevator(lifts); Do not heading to areas affected by flooding and low-lying district, as sea water can rapidly invade land and cause sharply rise in water level; Stay in a safe and high-lying area, keep away from low-lying district such as basements and underground car parks; Pay attention to the “Storm Surge” warning information closely. When audible alerts are sounded, please follow the instructions and comply with the measures properly. Please visit http://www.spu.gov.mo/uploadfile/2020/0327/20200327945838.pdf (Portuguese version). |
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All the figures in the above table are based on the road level of Porto Interior.
Criteria for opening of emergency refuge centres of Social Welfare Bureau are as follows: https://www.ias.gov.mo/bxzx
Safety Shelter
Macao Peninsula
- Ilha Verde Refuge Centre
Aveinda do Conselheiro Borja, Macau
- Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion – Pavilion A
Rua de Ferreira do Amaral, Macau
- Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion – Pavilion B
Rua de Ferreira do Amaral, Macau
- Instituto Salesiano
Rua de S. Lourenço, n.° 16, Macau
- “Estrela do Mar” Secondary School
Rua do Padre António, no.36, Macau
- Stadium of “Luso-Chinesa Técnico Profissional” School
Rua Primeiro de Maio, Macau
- Pui Ching Middle School Macau
Avenida Horta e Costa, no.7, Macau
- Macao Politechnic Institute Multisport Pavilion
Rua de Luís Gonzaga Gomes, Macau
- “Mateus Ricci” College
Travessa de S. Paulo, no.1A, Macau
- Macao Federation of Trade Unions Workers Stadium
Praça das Portas do Cerco, Macau
- Keang Peng School
Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira , n.os126-128A, Macau
Taipa
- Taipa and Coloane Social Service Centre (Taipa Branch)
Rua do Regedor, S/N, Chun Fok Village, Fase 2, Bloco 5, r/c AI, Taipa, Macau
- Olympic Sports Centre
Avenida Olímpica, Taipa, Macau
Coloane
- Flying Eagles Training Centre
Rua da Cordoaria, no.46, Coloane
- Academy of Public Security Forces
Calçada do Quartel, Coloane, Macau
- Taipa and Coloane Social Service Centre
Avenida da Harmonia, n.° 20, Edifício Koi Nga, Bloco IV, Edf. Cipreste, r/c, Coloane, Macau
- Macau East Asian Games Dome
Avenida da Nave Desportiva (Praça dos Jogos da Ásia Oriental)
Meeting Places / Places to Stay for Emergency Evacuation
- Ilha Verde Refuge Centre
Aveinda do Conselheiro Borja, Macau
- Patane Market
Avenida de Demétrio Cinnatti, Macau
- S. Lourenço Market
Rua da Praia do Manduco, Macau
- S. Domingos Market
Rua dos Mercadores, Macau
Weather and News Information
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau
Government Information Bureau
Aviation services
Macau International Airport
Sea passenger services
TurboJET
Cotai Water Jet
City Transportation
Transport Bureau
Civil Protection
Unitary Police Service
Leaflet
Advice for Travelling in Macao during Typhoon Season
Storm surge evacuation plan for low-lying areas during typhoon
Guidelines for precautions against calamities (Chinese version)
Instruction of Disaster Prevention of Storm Surge
Storm surge warning signals (Chinese version)
Audible alerts about storm surge at high grounds and low-lying areas (Chinese version)
Video
Safety tips for visitors during typhoon and storm surge
Storm surge evacuation plan for low-lying areas during typhoon
Precautions against natural calamities
Promotional video about precautions against typhoon (Chinese version)
Promotional video about guarding against typhoon (Chinese version)
Please stay at home for safety during class/work suspensions due to typhoon (Chinese version)
Please stay tuned to weather forecasts for protection of life and property (Chinese version)
Please stock up on food supply and strengthen your windows and doors in preparation for an approaching typhoon (Chinese version)
*The above information is for reference only. The latest information released by the entities concerned shall prevail.