As the storm enters the 400 km circle, the Observatory finally issued the #1 Standby Signal at 10:40 HKT on the same day, indicating that swells might be present in offshore waters.

• 随著莲花进入香港400公里范围，天文台于同日上午10时40分发出一号戒备信号，并表示离岸海域可能有涌浪。