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Squally thunderstorms set to hit parts of Hong Kong within hours

Forecaster says fine and very hot weather expected later this week before weekend turns unsettled

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Hongkongers experience heavy rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
“Showers are expected to be heavier in some areas, with squally thunderstorms affecting parts of the territory,” the forecaster has said. Photo: Jelly Tse
The local forecaster has warned that downpours are approaching the city over the coming hours. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong has experienced periods of heavy rain over the past few days. Photo: Jelly Tse
Jess Ma
The Hong Kong Observatory has warned that downpours are approaching the city and has said periods of heavy rain are expected to become more frequent throughout the day.

A spokesman said at 8.20am on Tuesday that an area of thundery showers over western Guangdong was gradually moving eastwards.

“Showers are expected to be heavier in some areas, with squally thunderstorms affecting parts of the territory in the next couple of hours,” he said.

Hong Kong has experienced periods of heavy rain over the past few days. On Monday, the red rainstorm warning stayed up for 1½ hours, after which the amber alert remained in place for nearly five hours.

The forecaster said there would be sunny intervals and a few showers on Wednesday, with conditions turning fine and very hot in the following days before becoming unsettled again over the weekend.

As of 8.22am, the Observatory recorded temperatures ranging from 27 degrees Celsius (80.6 Fahrenheit) in Tsuen Wan Ho Koon to 30 degrees in areas such as Chek Lap Kok, Tsing Yi, Lau Fau Shan and Ta Kwu Ling.

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