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Jiang Chuqin

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Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has called on members of the public to seek safe shelters as violent gusts hit the city.
Gusts of about 80km/h (50mph) were recorded in Lau Fau Shan in Yuen Long at around 2.10pm on Saturday.
“Violent gusts may continue to affect Hong Kong. Seek safe shelter immediately if you are staying outdoors,” the Hong Kong Observatory said in two warnings.
A thunderstorm signal that the Observatory issued at 8.40am remained in force until 2.30pm.
The Observatory said showers and thunderstorms were affecting the coast of western Guangdong and the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary, with an easterly airstream over the coast of eastern Guangdong.
Next week, the weather is expected to be hot and humid, with sunny intervals and several showers.
According to the latest forecast, there will be rain over the northern part of the South China Sea and the coast of Guangdong in the next couple of days, under the influence of an upper-air disturbance.
From Tuesday to Saturday next week, the weather will be very hot during the day, with the highest temperature reaching 33 to 34 degrees Celsius (91.4 to 93.2 Fahrenheit).
Thundery showers triggered by high temperatures will also affect inland areas, according to the Observatory.


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Gusts of about 80km/h recorded in Lau Fau Shan in Yuen Long at around 2.10pm, Observatory says


Gusts of about 80km/h recorded in Lau Fau Shan in Yuen Long at around 2.10pm, Observatory says.


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Weather forecaster urges Hongkongers to seek shelter amid violent gusts

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Gusts of about 80km/h recorded in Lau Fau Shan in Yuen Long at around 2.10pm, Observatory says

Gusts of about 80km/h recorded in Lau Fau Shan in Yuen Long at around 2.10pm, Observatory says