As per the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), at around 0800 hours local time on Saturday (01 June), Tropical Storm Maliksi was estimated to be about 220 kilometres west of Hong Kong (near 22.4 degrees north 112.0 degrees east) and is forecast to move north-northeast at about 18 kilometres per hour (kmph) into inland Guangdong.

• The Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 is in force, which means that winds with mean speeds of 41 kmph to 62 kmph are expected. The wind signal will remain in force at least until 1200 hours local time on Saturday (01 June).
• Reports indicate that heavy rainfall and and strong winds associated with Tropical Storm Maliksi affected the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary.
• According to the present forecast track, Tropical Storm Maliksi will move towards the vicinity of Qingyuan, skirting around 200 kilometres to the northwest of Hong Kong around 1200 hours local time on Saturday (01 June).
• Tropical Storm Maliksi will continue to bring strong southerlies and heavy rainfall to Hong Kong before 1200 hours local time. Winds on high ground will be occasionally gale. The need to issue the Standby Signal, No. 1 thereafter depends on the degree of weakening of Tropical Storm Maliksi over inland areas and the changes in local wind conditions.