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Hong Kong weather
Why do Hong Kong typhoon signals usually go out at 20 minutes past or to the hour?
About 93 per cent of all warnings for past 10 typhoons were issued at 20 minutes past or to the hour by Hong Kong Observatory, Post finds.
22 Jul 2025 - 5:01PM
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Hong Kong may issue T8 warning on Sunday as tropical cyclone edges closer
17 Jul 2025 - 10:46PM
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Hong Kong visibility falls below 3km as humidity lingers ahead of cold snap
14 Mar 2025 - 2:05PM
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Cold weekend ahead for Hong Kong, with temperatures to dip to low of 15 degrees
Observatory says showers, thunderstorms expected in a few areas on Saturday, with mercury dipping further to 14 degrees Celsius on Monday.
13 Mar 2025 - 7:22PM
Pedestrians in Central dress in warm clothes. Photo: Eugene Lee
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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.
22 Oct 2024 - 6:29AM
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Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning, heavy showers expected in coming days
‘A broad trough of low pressure is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the coast of Guangdong and the northern part of the South China Sea,’ forecaster says
31 Jul 2024 - 4:22PM
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Super Typhoon Gaemi may trigger No 1 standby signal in Hong Kong
Observatory says Gaemi expected to stay 600km from city as it moves across Taiwan and hits Fujian province on Thursday.
25 Jul 2024 - 12:51AM
Super Typhoon Gaemi has brought hot weather to Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
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What you should know about paragliding in Hong Kong after man dies in poor weather
The Post looks at sport’s risks, regulation and safety practices after experienced paraglider dies earlier this week.
20 Jun 2024 - 11:49AM
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Showers, squally thunderstorms expected in Hong Kong over next few days
‘With the southwesterly airstream becoming active, there will be more showers with squally thunderstorms … in the next couple of days,’ Hong Kong Observatory says.
13 Jun 2024 - 4:17PM
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Hong Kong Observatory says more unsettled weather, showers expected this week
Strong easterly wind expected to reach the Guangdong coast on Monday and may bring showers and blustery wind to the region, forecaster predicts, with raining likely to continue through to Friday.
3 Jun 2024 - 1:30AM
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Hong Kong Observatory cancels all typhoon signals as Maliksi weakens
The strong monsoon signal was issued at 5.42pm.
1 Jun 2024 - 8:55PM
The city’s weather forecaster is considering downgrading the No 3 typhoon warning signal to No 1. Photo: Edmond So
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Hong Kong set for more unstable weather as southwest monsoon emerges
Observatory says showers will be heavy at times with squally thunderstorms early next week.
16 May 2024 - 6:55PM
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Be ‘mentally prepared’ for changes to Hong Kong fireworks amid rain: minister
Tourism chief Kevin Yeung says authorities will not know whether Labour Day fireworks on Wednesday will be ‘affected’ until just hours before 8pm start.
29 Apr 2024 - 1:18AM
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Hongkongers warned over possible floods, some roads still closed after downpour
Amber rainstorm warning cancelled after being in force more than four hours, but wet weather to continue in coming days.
23 Apr 2024 - 4:42PM
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Sudden midday downpour hits Hong Kong, with rainy weather to continue
Forecaster issues first amber rainstorm warning of the year, indicating heavy rain of 30mm an hour expected.
18 Apr 2024 - 3:42PM
Children brave the wind and rain at Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. The Observatory issued the first amber rainstorm warning of the year at 1pm on Thursday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong set for hot 2 weeks, with temperatures hitting 31 degrees Celsius
Temperatures to rise between Tuesday and Thursday, with maximum of 26 to 31 degrees and warm weather persisting into next week.
2 Apr 2024 - 4:03PM
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Traffic lane to Hong Kong’s Shek O reopens after landslides cut off area
Authorities reopen traffic lane at 9pm on Saturday to allow light vehicles to pass.
9 Sep 2023 - 10:44PM
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Hong Kong must revolutionise tree-planting methods to ensure public safety: experts
Experts say government must opt for better quality soil and use more when planting trees in high-density areas to prevent them becoming vulnerable to storms.
3 Sep 2023 - 11:26PM
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A resident steps over a fallen tree in Shatin amid the aftermath of Super Typhoon Saola. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong will consider issuing warning over Super Typhoon Saola later in week
Weather forecaster says super typhoon will be within 800km of the city on Wednesday, but uncertainty over movements still ‘relatively high’.
1 Sep 2023 - 7:50AM
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Hong Kong temperatures expected to fall overnight on Friday, forecasters say
Mercury expected to fall by more than 10 degrees Celsius under impact of northeast monsoon, Observatory predicts.
24 Feb 2023 - 6:45PM
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Hong Kong Observatory issues No 3 typhoon signal as storm edges closer
Nalgae has already wreaked havoc in the Philippines, killing at least 98 people.
31 Oct 2022 - 10:30PM
Accidents and personal safety
7 passengers hurt after tree falls on bus as Typhoon Nesat nears Hong Kong
Observatory downgrades Nesat to strong monsoon status at 3.40pm on Tuesday.
18 Oct 2022 - 4:00PM
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The bus was hit by a falling tree on The Peak as the city felt the effects of Typhoon Nesat. Photo: Facebook
Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong air pollution warning for next few days because of lack of wind
Air pollution levels reach ‘serious’, the highest alert stage, in some places as Hong Kong hit by heat and light winds.
13 Sep 2022 - 1:02AM
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Hong Kong No 1 typhoon warning signal cancelled at 2.40pm on Thursday
Observatory warns tropical cyclone could develop during early to mid stages of next week as a result of area of low pressure in South China Sea.
4 Aug 2022 - 3:07PM
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Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department reports rise in heatstroke cases
Firefighters report 122 cases of heatstroke linked to outdoor pursuits during the first three weeks of July, compared to 65 incidents in June.
30 Jul 2022 - 8:22AM
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