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Pedestrians walk in Central under the Storm Signal No.8. Photo: Sam Tsang

Explainer | Why is Hong Kong getting typhoons in November and are more coming late in year?

Toraji is one of four storms to emerge simultaneously in November for the first time since records began in 1961.

Hong Kong braces for another typhoon next week, after 11-hour T8 warning

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Tropical Storm Toraji: Hong Kong issues T8 typhoon warning signal

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Editorial | Hong Kong’s typhoon signals send climate change alert

Two warnings to Hong Kong within four days are one good reason to reflect on global warming and why the world is not doing enough.

Tropical Cyclone Toraji is hot on the heels of Yingxing. Photo: Elson Li

Toraji: Hong Kong may raise T3 typhoon signal on Wednesday afternoon

Weather forecaster may upgrade warning signal on Thursday if Severe Tropical Storm Toraji intensifies.

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Cop29: Hong Kong environment minister to attend UN climate change summit

Tse Chin-wan will link up with Chinese delegation, while former head of city’s weather forecaster warns over rising temperatures.

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Hong Kong told to brace for another storm, as T1 typhoon signal cancelled

Severe Tropical Storm Toraji expected to enter within 800km between late Monday and early Tuesday, Observatory says.

The forecaster says there will be sunny periods in the next couple of days but the weather will become unsettled by midweek. Photo: Sam Tsang

Super Typhoon Yinxing: Hong Kong braces for intense rain and strong gusts

No 3 warning expected to remain until 10am on Sunday, with back-to-back storms possible amid arrival of another typhoon next week.

Hong Kong may issue T3 warning as Severe Typhoon Yinxing nears

Annual New World Harbour Race may also be cancelled if No 1 warning signal in force on Sunday morning.

Hong Kong to issue T1 warning, while 2 other storms may be brewing

No 1 warning signal will be issued between midday and 3pm on Friday, Observatory says.

Sunny weather in Hong Kong ahead of Super Typhoon Yinxing, which is expected to enter within 800km of the city at around midnight. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong may issue T1 warning over weekend as Tropical Cyclone Yinxing nears

Forecaster says Yinxing may approach the city between Thursday night and Friday.

The Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 warning over the weekend. Photo: Dickson Lee

Tropical Storm Yinxing to enter within 800km of Hong Kong on Saturday: forecaster

Path projection for Yinxing shows it could develop into typhoon by Wednesday and severe typhoon by Friday.

‘Stunning’: rare wavelike clouds over Victoria Harbour thrill Hongkongers

Short-lived atmospheric phenomenon is known as a fluctus cloud formation, Hong Kong Observatory says in post capturing the display.

Typhoon Kong-rey forces 24 Taiwan-bound flights to divert to Hong Kong

Typhoon storm has caused 1,429 reported incidents as of 8pm on Thursday, including one fatality and 73 injuries across Taiwan, according to local media.

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Passengers affected by flight delays caused by Typhoon Kang-rey at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan. Photo: CNA

Super Typhoon Kong-rey: airlines in Hong Kong cancel at least 24 flights

Cathay Pacific, its budget arm HK Express and Greater Bay Airlines cancel Taiwan flights as typhoon approaches island.

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This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Super Typhoon Kong-rey as it develops over the western Pacific. Photo: AFP

2 Hong Kong surfers at red-flagged beach may be prosecuted, security chief says

Two people were illegally surfing off Big Wave Bay on October 25, when a red flag was hoisted on beach, Chris Tang says.

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Hong Kong Observatory seeks HK$55 million for 3 radars to monitor severe weather

Existing system has a maximum range of about 60km, leaving some blind spots in densely populated areas of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.

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Hong Kong Observatory cancels all typhoon signals as Storm Trami moves away

Local forecaster cancels No 1 typhoon signal at 12.20am on Sunday.

Hong Kong Observatory cancels all typhoon signals as Storm Trami moves away. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong will keep T1 warning until at least 6am on Saturday as Trami nears

Severe Tropical Storm Trami estimated to be about 590km southeast of city as of 4pm.

Hong Kong to issue T1 typhoon warning at 1.40am as Trami edges closer

Observatory says Severe Tropical Storm Trami will soon enter within 800km of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 warning between Thursday and Friday

Forecaster says Trami will enter within 800km of Hong Kong on Thursday to early Friday.

Hong Kong Observatory may issue the No 1 standby signal between Thursday and Friday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Storm east of Philippines set to intensify, could skirt Hong Kong by weekend

Tropical depression was about 980km east of Manila on Monday evening and moving west or west-northwest at about 18km/h.

The Observatory says the weather will be generally fine in the following few days. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong set for more hot weather, but nights to offer some relief

Larger temperature difference between day and night expected later in week, according to Observatory.

Hong Kong breaks record with late-year ‘very hot weather’ warning

Observatory issues very hot weather warning as temperatures reach up to 33.6 degrees on Saturday.

Hong Kong Observatory tracking conditions that may lead to typhoon

Developing low-pressure area in northwestern Pacific may lead to formation of typhoon, forecaster says.

The Observatory says fair weather is expected to persist in the short term, with the temperature set to climb above 33 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong experienced ‘wet and unseasonably hot’ September: Observatory

Forecaster says mean air temperature was 29.2 degrees Celsius, the third hottest September in recorded history.

People in Cheung Sha Wan take in the view of Victoria Harbour. The Observatory says September 2024 in Hong Kong was the “third hottest” in recorded history. Photo: Eugene Lee

Explainer | What happened to Hong Kong’s pre-National Day drone show? The Post talks science

Consultant working with organisers attributes decision to significant ionospheric interference affecting GPS signals used to control drones.

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Hotter weather expected in Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches

Krathon enters within 800km of city and is expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday.

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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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