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Hong Kong keeps T1 signal in force as storm edges closer to Guangdong coast
Hong Kong Observatory says unless Saudel intensifies significantly, chance of strong winds generally over Hong Kong is not high.
1 Sep 2026 - 5:36PM
Hong Kong weather
Typhoon signal in Hong Kong unlikely in next 2 days but expect unsettled weather
24 Aug 2026 - 5:26PM
Hong Kong weather
Relief after 9 blistering days as Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning
14 Aug 2026 - 3:16PM
Hong Kong weather
Higher energy demand from Hong Kong heatwave could trigger outages, expert warns
Funeral industry worker says outage at parlour forced staff ‘to carry bodies up stairs’ and ask mourners ‘not to light incense’.
12 Aug 2026 - 2:27AM
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The outage at Shui Pin Wai Estate and the surrounding area has affected about 2,400 households. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong weather
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.
10 Aug 2026 - 8:26PM
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Climate change
Infographic: a powerful new El Nino cycle begins. Is the world ready?
Discover the history and science behind El Nino, the ‘Pacific fever’ that turbocharges extreme weather globally.
7 Aug 2026 - 5:25AM
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Hong Kong weather
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.
2 Aug 2026 - 5:46PM
Tourists brave the wind and rain at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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.
28 Jul 2026 - 12:14PM
Hong Kong weather
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.
27 Jul 2026 - 3:51PM
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.
26 Jul 2026 - 9:59AM
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’.
2 Jul 2026 - 8:05PM
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.
28 Jun 2026 - 4:32PM
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.
19 Jun 2026 - 4:49PM
Hong Kong weather
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.
8 Jun 2026 - 9:16PM
From our archives
On This Day
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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.
23 Jun 2026 - 2:33PM
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.
29 Apr 2026 - 7:39PM
Hong Kong weather
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.
5 Apr 2026 - 6:33PM
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Hong Kong weather
How AI model predicts heavy rainstorms 4 hours in advance
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese researchers have developed a pioneering AI model.
28 Jan 2026 - 11:29PM
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Hong Kong issued five black rainstorm warnings, the highest alert level, in 2025. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong weather
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.
19 Jan 2026 - 3:41PM
Hong Kong weather
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.
4 Jan 2026 - 4:05PM
Hong Kong weather
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.
4 Jan 2026 - 10:37PM
Hong Kong weather
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.
25 Dec 2025 - 6:21PM
Hongkongers woke up to a cold Christmas Day. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong weather
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.
24 Dec 2025 - 5:19PM
Hong Kong weather
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.
12 Dec 2025 - 6:23PM
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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.
19 Nov 2025 - 5:29PM
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