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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.
Waves hit a jetty in Kennedy Town during Typhoon Noul on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Noul, third-closest typhoon to Hong Kong since 2000, causes minor damage to city

Noul came within 80km of city, making it the third closest so far this century, after Saola at 40km, and Hato and Wipha at 60km.

Hong Kong

2,000 passengers stranded overnight at Hong Kong airport due to Typhoon Noul

Mainland China

Typhoon Noul: 350 flights cancelled as Hong Kong lowers T3 signal to T1

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Hong Kong

Typhoon Noul: Hong Kong downgrades T9 signal to T8

Storm is skirting as close as 80km to the northeast of Hong Kong, moving into inland Guangdong and weakening progressively, forecaster says.

A section of scaffolding has collapsed at a building along Cheung Sha Wan Road. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Hong Kong may consider issuing T3 signal on Saturday as Noul edges closer

Forecaster issues T1 signal at 8.40pm on Friday, says winds and showers are set to strengthen the following day.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Disneyland rolls out afternoon tickets, extra cooling to beat the heat

Park offers discounted 4pm entry ticket, installs about 860 fans, portable air conditioners, mist cooling systems and additional shading blinds.

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The Philippines

Hong Kong could issue T1 signal on Friday as storm approaches from Philippines

‘Under its influence, there will be strong winds, heavy squally showers and thunderstorms along the Guangdong coast from late Saturday to Sunday,’ forecaster says.

A tropical depression near the Philippines could intensify into a typhoon and move closer to Hong Kong over the weekend. Photo: Sam Tsang
Wellness

Love summer but hate frizzy hair? Experts share tips on beating the humidity

Humid summers can spell trouble for your hair – clamp down on frizz by paying close attention to hair health, starting with your products.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong surpasses July rainfall in just 20 days – why?

Observatory has issued 48 rainstorm warnings since start of last month, nearly double number sent out during same period last year.

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Hong Kong Observatory

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.

Hongkongers experience heavy rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning but unsettled weather to persist

The warning was reissued at 9.30am, nearly 1½ hours after raising the red signal.

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The Hong Kong Observatory says unsettled weather will continue to affect the city on Tuesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong to brace for wet weekend as showers and thunderstorms loom

Rain expected to gradually ease starting from Tuesday next week, forecaster says.

Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning after heavy showers disrupt classes

Education Bureau says students attending morning and whole-day schools are not required to go to class, adding afternoon classes will proceed as usual.

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Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning, urges public to take precautions

Observatory warns widespread heavy rain could affect Hong Kong in couple of hours and that intense gusts could continue to affect city.

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Students brave the heavy rain in Wan Chai last month. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning

Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says.

Cloudy skies over Hong Kong harbour as a resident takes shelter at Sai Ying Pun Harbourfront Park. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Brace for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms, Hong Kong Observatory warns

Broad trough of low pressure affecting central South China Sea expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong set for ‘extremely hot’ weather over the weekend as typhoon subsides

Occasional showers expected, with temperatures set to hit 35 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to Observatory.

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Clips of flooded Hong Kong rivers, streets go viral online after heavy rain

Intensity of floods prompts some users online to claim picture of the extreme was outdated or even AI-generated, only to be proved wrong.

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A screenshot of a video on Facebook shows overflowing pavements in Fanling. Photo: Facebook/Josephine Tam
Accidents and disasters in China

China’s coastal tourist attractions urged to close as Super Typhoon Bavi looms

‘Catastrophic’ winds expected from strongest and most wide-ranging typhoon of this year’s flood season.

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Hong Kong

Amber rainstorm warning cancelled, 11 flooding cases recorded in Hong Kong

More than 60 teams deployed after emergency control centre activated at 7.30am, drainage department says.

Mainland China

Hong Kong cancels red rainstorm warning as suspected waterspout spotted

Hong Kong Observatory issues red signal at 9.45pm but cancels it at 10.45pm.

A screenshot of a video on Threads shows a suspected waterspout off Cheung Chau. Photo: Threads/dottiehidee
Hong Kong society

Instructor arrested after diver seriously injured by boat propeller

Diver, 27, suffers serious facial injuries in accident at Little Palm Beach in Clear Water Bay.

The accident occurred at Little Palm Beach near Hang Hau Wing Lung Road in Clear Water Bay. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Hong Kong lifts amber rainstorm warning, but wet weather to remain

Strong winds, swells and heavy showers expected until middle of next week, Observatory says.

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

Observatory to assess need for issuing No 3 typhoon signal later, ‘depending on changes in intensity of tropical cyclone’.

Cloudy skies over Victoria Harbour on Thursday morning. Photo: Robert Ng
Mainland China

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

Storm is expected to remain about 400km from the city, weather forecaster says.

Hong Kong will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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.

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