Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong will experience sunnier but hotter weather this week following days of heavy rain, with the Hong Kong Observatory issuing consecutive amber rainstorm warnings that were later canceled. The warnings were issued on Sunday and Monday mornings, with over 30mm of rainfall recorded in many areas.

The Hong Kong Observatory faced criticism for not raising a storm warning above No 3 during Typhoon Prapiroon, which brought 200km/h winds. Unions claimed workers were endangered as they continued to work under the lower signal, with winds causing damage like toppling cargo and trees.

Hong Kong is expected to experience heavy showers and squally thunderstorms over the next few days due to a low-pressure trough and active southerly airstream. Authorities reported six landslide incidents and damage to a retaining wall between Friday and Saturday.

Hong Kong issued a red rainstorm warning as heavy thundery showers are expected from Friday to Monday. The warning was escalated due to 50mm of rain falling in an hour or likely to fall across the city.

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 7:15am on Tuesday, indicating heavy rainfall exceeding 30mm per hour in Hong Kong. The warning highlights unsettled weather continuing into the following days, with heavier showers expected in some areas on Wednesday.

The Hong Kong Observatory downgraded the rainstorm warning signal from red to amber, leading the Education Bureau to suspend classes at all morning and full-day schools. Heavy showers and thunderstorms, influenced by an active southwesterly airstream, were expected to persist over the Pearl River Delta.

The Hong Kong Observatory maintains the No 8 storm signal until noon as Typhoon Noul weakens but continues to cause gales. Over 700 flights and 190 cross-border high-speed rail services were canceled on Sunday due to the typhoon.

Typhoon Noul is approaching southern China, including Hong Kong, with heavy rain and wind expected over the weekend. The storm is forecast to make landfall near Huizhou and Shanwei on Sunday, prompting high alerts. China's National Meteorological Center and Hong Kong's Observatory are monitoring the typhoon, which follows recent storms Bavi and Maysak.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 3 typhoon signal between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, leading to afternoon class suspensions in some schools. Typhoon Noul is moving across the northeastern South China Sea, with local winds expected to strengthen and squally showers developing later in the day.

A tropical depression near the Philippines may intensify into a typhoon and approach Hong Kong this weekend, with a possible landfall less than 400km east of the city. The Hong Kong Observatory reported the system is moving west-northwest at 25 km/h from waters east of the Philippines.

Hong Kong's rainfall this month has exceeded typical July levels by 23 per cent, with meteorologists linking the trend to global warming. The Hong Kong Observatory warned of more rainstorms as a tropical cyclone approaches the city.

Hong Kong's weather forecaster warns of approaching downpours and squally thunderstorms affecting parts of the territory in the next couple of hours. An area of thundery showers over western Guangdong is moving eastwards, with showers expected to intensify.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster issued a red rainstorm warning after upgrading from an amber alert, prompting authorities to urge schools to implement safety measures. Schools were advised to continue operations until the end of the day while ensuring conditions are safe.

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning, urging residents to prepare for heavy rain and potential flooding. This is the second amber warning issued on Friday, with the first alert issued just after midnight and cancelled at 2:15am.

Hong Kong suspended classes after a red rainstorm warning was issued at 7:40am. The Education Bureau instructed schools to remain open for students already present but not require attendance for morning and whole-day schools. The Hong Kong Observatory warned of potential or ongoing serious road issues due to heavy rainfall.

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 10.05am on Wednesday, urging residents to avoid watercourses due to heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour and potential intense gusts. The warning emphasized widespread adverse weather expected to affect the city within hours, requiring public vigilance.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster may issue a No 1 typhoon standby signal between Monday evening and Tuesday morning due to an approaching low-pressure area over the South China Sea. The Observatory noted the system could develop into a tropical depression, prompting warnings of heavy rainstorms.

Hong Kong’s observatory has warned of heavy rain and squally thunderstorms in the coming week, driven by a low-pressure trough. It remains uncertain whether the trough will develop into a tropical cyclone, with convective clouds affecting the central South China Sea expected to bring severe weather to the city.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has issued an amber rainstorm signal, warning of severe downpours and serious flooding in Yuen Long. Hourly rainfall in the northwestern New Territories district is expected to exceed 100mm.

The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning at 9:45pm, following an amber warning at 7:05pm, due to heavy rain and potential flooding in parts of Wan Chai.

Hong Kong has cancelled the No 1 typhoon signal but remains under warning for strong winds, swells, and heavy showers until mid-next week. The Hong Kong Observatory replaced the typhoon signal with a strong monsoon signal due to Tropical Cyclone Maysak.

Hong Kong will maintain the No 1 typhoon signal until at least Friday evening as Tropical Storm Maysak approaches, with a potential upgrade to the No 3 warning depending on the storm's intensity. The Hong Kong Observatory reports Maysak is approximately 670km southwest of Hong Kong and moving in its direction.

Hong Kong issued the No 1 typhoon signal at 7:40am on Thursday as an approaching tropical cyclone moved south of the city. The cyclone's center was approximately 800 kilometers from Hong Kong, and authorities may assess raising the No 3 strong wind signal by Friday.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as a tropical depression approaches, potentially marking the city’s first storm of the year. The storm is expected to enter within 800km of Hong Kong later on Wednesday before moving toward Hainan Island and Beibu Wan.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster warns of record high temperatures this year and next due to a developing 'super' El Nino, which could become the strongest on record. The Observatory notes rising sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, signaling an El Nino event this summer.

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning, advising residents to prepare for heavy rain caused by a low-pressure trough along the southern Chinese coast. The warning was activated at 11:10am on Sunday, indicating widespread heavy rain is imminent.

Hong Kong's Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning, leading to the suspension of afternoon classes by education authorities. The warning was raised at 12:15pm on Friday, following an amber signal issued 25 minutes earlier.

A Chinese AI model deployed at the Hong Kong Observatory and mainland China’s National Meteorological Centre improves typhoon intensification forecasts. Led by Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology professor Li Qinglan, the system provides real-time updates on Typhoon Jangmi.

Hong Kong experienced heavy downpours with a risk of flooding, but the Hong Kong Observatory expects improved conditions during the Tuen Ng Festival. An amber rainstorm warning was cancelled after over 30mm of rain in an hour, with Sai Kung East anticipating hourly rainfall exceeding 70mm. Sunny intervals are forecast for Friday afternoon despite strong winds.

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 6.15pm on Tuesday, indicating over 30mm of rain had fallen or was expected within an hour. Heavy showers and squally thunderstorms are likely to continue, with unsettled weather forecasted for the next few days.

The Hong Kong Observatory is considering issuing a red rainstorm warning after previously sending an amber signal. Intense thundery showers are affecting Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta, with the decision to escalate the alert depending on further developments.

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Sunday night, indicating over 30mm of rain had fallen or was expected within an hour. Unsettled weather, driven by an active southwest monsoon and a trough of low pressure, is expected to persist.

Hong Kong experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms caused by a low-pressure trough, prompting an amber rainstorm warning from the Hong Kong Observatory. Over 30mm of rain fell in many areas, with Tsuen Wan recording 70mm, nearing the threshold for a top-tier black warning.

The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning on Monday evening, upgrading from an amber warning, and forecast heavy rain for the next 24 hours with potential rainfall reaching 100mm.

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 3pm on Sunday, citing heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour and urging residents to avoid flood-prone areas. The warning followed thundery showers and intense gusts affecting the city during a rainy weekend.

Hong Kong issued an amber rainstorm warning as thundery showers and strong gusts hit the city following its hottest day of the year. The warning, the lowest in a three-tier system, was activated at 10am due to a low-pressure trough causing showers and thunderstorms in Guangdong's coastal areas.

Hong Kong recorded its hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 34.6 degrees Celsius (94.3 Fahrenheit) on Friday. The Hong Kong Observatory noted this was the highest temperature for the Chinese summer solar term 'Grain in Ear' since records began, with specific locations like Yuen Long Park, Tuen Mun, and Wetland Park reporting temperatures above 34 degrees.

Hong Kong is monitoring a tropical depression near the city, which is expected to move northeast towards Taiwan. The Hong Kong Observatory states the system is unlikely to trigger a typhoon warning signal.

Domestic workers in Hong Kong are urging employers to relax air conditioning bans during a heatwave. A recent incident saw an employer criticized online for scolding a helper for using the AC an hour earlier than allowed. The Hong Kong Observatory warned of high temperatures.

Hong Kong has recorded six consecutive 'hot nights' in May, tying the previous record set in 2021. An additional hot night would break this record, as the city experiences an ongoing heatwave with minimum temperatures at or above 28°C.