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Fair weather over Hong Kong’s Sai Ying Pun waterfront on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Typhoon signal in Hong Kong unlikely in next 2 days but expect unsettled weather

Observatory revises earlier prediction that typhoon signal could be issued on Tuesday or Wednesday, but residents can still expect thunderstorms.

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Relief after 9 blistering days as Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning

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Higher energy demand from Hong Kong heatwave could trigger outages, expert warns

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Hong Kong heatwave to persist before showers bring relief later this week

Very hot weather warning remains in force as Tropical Storm Dolphin brings extreme heat, with thundery showers forecast later this week.

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People seek shade from Hong Kong’s extreme heat, as authorities urge the public to avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Photo: Elson Li
People seek shade from Hong Kong’s extreme heat, as authorities urge the public to avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Photo: Elson Li
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Thunderstorms in Hong Kong as week of rain persists on Sunday

More than 30mm of rainfall recorded in most parts of the city, with heavy rain expected on Monday before easing later in the week.

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Drivers struggle through floods in Hong Kong’s New Territories amid heavy rain

Drivers navigate waterlogged roads in Tai Po and Sha Tin as two minibuses stall on Tuesday morning.

A car travels on a flooded section of the road from Tai Wo to Sheung Shui. Photo: Handout
A car travels on a flooded section of the road from Tai Wo to Sheung Shui. Photo: Handout
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Amber rainstorm warning cancelled, while morning and full-day schools suspended

Hong Kong Observatory cancels signal at 9.15am on Monday, while Education Bureau says only afternoon schools will proceed as usual.

Hong Kong weather

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.

Hong Kong weather

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
Hong Kong weather

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.

Pedestrians shelter under umbrellas in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Pedestrians shelter under umbrellas in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

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.

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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.

From our archives

On This Day | In 1961, Typhoon Alice claims 4 lives in Hong Kong – SCMP archive

On this day in 1961, a typhoon that hit the city injured around 20 and led to four – two women and two children – being killed.

The paper edition of SCMP on May 21, 1961, two days after Typhoon Alice hit Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong weather

Amber rainstorm warning issued as thunderstorms hit Hong Kong

Forecaster earlier warned that flooding could occur in some low-lying and poorly drained areas.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster issued an amber rainstorm warning on Wednesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster issued an amber rainstorm warning on Wednesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning amid Ching Ming Festival

Observatory warns of flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas, and that heavy rain may lead to flash floods.

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Temperatures in Hong Kong expected to drop to 11 degrees Celsius on Thursday

Winter monsoon expected to start affecting southern China on Tuesday, with stronger winds and cooler nights in Hong Kong.

Stronger winds and cooler nights are expected in Hong Kong this week, according to the Observatory. Photo: Karma Lo
Stronger winds and cooler nights are expected in Hong Kong this week, according to the Observatory. Photo: Karma Lo
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Temperatures in Hong Kong to dip to 12 degrees as northeasterly monsoon arrives

Hong Kong Observatory forecasts very dry weather and sharp temperature drop midweek.

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Hong Kong wakes up to coldest morning so far this winter at 12.9 degrees

‘Temperatures over many areas fell to 12 degrees or below this morning, four to five degrees lower than those of Thursday,’ Observatory says.

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Chill to deepen on Boxing Day as Hongkongers wake up to cold Christmas

Temperatures on Friday morning will be around 13 degrees in urban areas and generally cold across the New Territories, forecaster says.

Hongkongers woke up to a cold Christmas Day. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees

‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says.

The minimum temperature on Christmas Day will be 15 degrees as winds from the north strengthen before going as low as 14 degrees on Boxing Day. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The minimum temperature on Christmas Day will be 15 degrees as winds from the north strengthen before going as low as 14 degrees on Boxing Day. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Chilly weekend ahead for Hong Kong as temperatures set to hit 15 degrees

Cold front expected to move across Guangdong’s coast from Saturday, bringing strong winds, few rain patches and significant drop in temperatures.

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Hong Kong registers low of 13.2 degrees Celsius, coldest so far this autumn

The Observatory attributes cooler weather to ‘intense’ northeast monsoon, and temperatures could be one to two degrees lower in New Territories.

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Hongkongers told to brace for temperatures as low as 13 degrees early next week

Minimum temperatures expected to fall to 15 degrees on Tuesday, before going to as low as 13 degrees next day.

Residents wrap up warm during last year’s cold weather. Photo: Jelly Tse
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