The JTWC upgraded, in their opinion, this low pressure area into tropical depression 08W at 02 HKT on August 3rd, predicting a recurvature towards eastern Guangdong and western Fujian.

• JTWC于3日上午2时升格该低压区为热带低气压08W，并预料08W会转向并趋向广东东部和福建西部一带。