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Latest news and updates on Hong Kong's weather, covering typhoon warnings, black rain alerts, flooding, heatwaves and the impact of extreme weather events and climate change on the city.
The Observatory cancelled the amber rainstorm signal at 4.10pm. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning, says ‘low’ chance of T3

Forecaster says Tropical Storm Maysak estimated to be about 660km southwest of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Observatory

T1 to stay in force until Friday noon as tropical depression approaches Hong Kong

Mainland China

Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as tropical depression nears

Climate change

Editorial | Deadly threat of heatstroke must prompt better heat safety education

Following an 11-year-old’s death from suspected heatstroke, extreme heat must be treated as a public health crisis.

A pedestrian uses a fan to beat the heat in Causeway Bay on May 28. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Observatory

Record heat expected in Hong Kong this year as ‘super’ El Nino threatens

Pacific sea surface temperatures expected to rise further, developing into ‘super strong’ El Nino that could also lead to more intense tropical typhoons.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning on Sunday afternoon

Forecaster issued the rainstorm warning at 11.10am and took it down at 2.35pm.

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Accidents and personal safety

Boy, 11, dies after showing signs of heatstroke at Hong Kong sports ground

Police say boy had vomited and fainted before being rushed to hospital.

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Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. Photo: Handout
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3 rainstorm signals in 90 minutes as Hong Kong hiker struck by lightning

Man suffers leg injury after lightning strike on Lantau Peak as fluctuating rainstorm warnings force afternoon class suspensions across the city.

Dragon Boat Festival

Sunny spells for Dragon Boat Festival, day after 2 black rainstorm warnings

Hong Kong Observatory says hot weather likely to continue over weekend, as hikers warned to be mindful of conditions.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Lightning strike must spark better safety measures during storms

Lightning striking a pool in Sha Tin has generated calls for improved safety protocols and more awareness on the part of the public.

Lightning illuminates the night sky above Sha Tin on June 8. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the first black rainstorm warning of the year for an hour on June 8. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Video | Flooding as Hong Kong hit with Black Rain storm

At least 13 locations across the New Territories reported floods.

Hong Kong’s second black rainstorm warning of the year was issued on Thursday, as a majority of the New Territories was struck by floods.
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Hong Kong Observatory

Video | Hong Kong’s colour-coded rain warning system

The city’s weather forecaster established a 3 tier colour-coded warning system in 1998 to categorise the severity of heavy rain conditions.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong issues 2 black rainstorm warnings in 1 day as downpours hit city

Observatory cancels amber rainstorm signal at 10.25pm after day of flooding, disrupted flights and suspended classes.

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Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning but more downpours expected

Unsettled weather expected to continue over the next few days.

Residents cross a street under the rain in Tai Wai. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong to face showers, unstable weather ahead of sunny Dragon Boat Festival

Observatory warns of downpours and ‘unsettled’ weather in the coming days, before clearing up for the holiday.

Tourists brave stormy weather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Should Hong Kong close swimming pools during thunderstorms?

Nick Wu, vice-chairman of Hong Kong and Kowloon Life Guards’ Union, says existing guidelines do not require public pools to close during thunderstorms.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning

Showers expected to be particularly heavy until Tuesday, raising risk of flooding in some districts, forecaster says.

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Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning for second time

Observatory earlier warned of flash flood risk, with wet weather expected to continue into Monday.

Lightning struck a diving platform at the Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

On This Day | 60 years ago, 64 killed in one of Hong Kong’s worst rainstorms – SCMP archive

On June 12, 1966, floods and landslides in Hong Kong killed 64 people, including two SCMP editors, with over 7,000 people losing their homes.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings after issuing first black alert of 2026

Observatory issued the first black rainstorm warning of the year for an hour.

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Hong Kong serves up local flavour as ‘Typhoon Dim-sum’ joins new storm names list

City’s weather forecaster says latest submission has been endorsed by UN-backed Typhoon Committee for use in the Western North Pacific region.

A UN typhoon committee has selected nine new storm names, including Hong Kong’s entry of 'Dim sum'. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Heavy showers, squally thunderstorms forecast for Hong Kong until Tuesday

Around 30mm of rainfall was recorded in many parts of the New Territories, while more than 50mm fell in Sai Kung.

Hong Kong continues to face a rainy weekend. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings but showers, thunderstorms to persist

Heavy showers and squally thunderstorms are expected until midweek, while high temperatures will ease, Observatory says.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as hail warning issued

Forecaster issues ‘very hot weather’ warning at 7.45am, followed by thunderstorm alert at 11.50am.

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Hong Kong braces for heat, showers as tropical depression passes nearby

Forecaster says typhoon warning unlikely, as tropical depression shows limited strengthening and weak northern convection.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster is monitoring a tropical depression that has formed within 800km of the city. Photo: Jelly Tse
Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong helpers urge employers to relax ‘air-con ban’ in heatwave

Employer draws widespread online criticism for scolding domestic helper who switched on air conditioner an hour early in hot weather.

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A domestic helpers’ group says about 80 per cent of its members face restrictions on using air conditioners. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

HK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi nears Japan

Airline says special ticket arrangements are in place for affected passengers.

Accidents and personal safety

Missing hiker, 51, found dead after 2-day search on Lantau Island

Man, surnamed Chan, told his family on Wednesday he planned to hike on section 8 of the Lantau Trail.

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