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

Philippines storm may intensify into typhoon, approach Hong Kong this weekend

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

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

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

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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 lowered the red rainstorm warning to amber within two hours. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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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.

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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.

A lone pedestrian holds an umbrella to guard against the scorching sun in Sha Tin. The Observatory issued a “very hot weather” warning on Sunday due to the outer subsiding air of Typhoon Bavi, which made landfall in eastern China on Saturday night. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

A resident shields himself from the sun at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Observatory

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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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.

More than 30mm of rainfall has been recorded across many areas. Photo: Dickson Lee
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
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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.

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.

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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.

The Observatory cancelled the amber rainstorm signal at 4.10pm. Photo: Robert Ng
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’.

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.

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.

A pedestrian uses a fan to beat the heat in Causeway Bay on May 28. Photo: Karma Lo
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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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Visitors under the scorching sun at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on Tuesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Observatory

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.

Accidents and personal safety

Boy, 11, dies after showing signs of heatstroke at Hong Kong sports ground

Police say boy had vomited and fainted before being rushed to hospital.

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Hong Kong

3 rainstorm signals in 90 minutes as Hong Kong hiker struck by lightning

Man suffers leg injury after lightning strike on Lantau Peak as fluctuating rainstorm warnings force afternoon class suspensions across the city.

The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a red rainstorm warning as education authorities announced the suspension of afternoon classes. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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.

Hongkongers take advantage of the change in weather. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Lightning strike must spark better safety measures during storms

Lightning striking a pool in Sha Tin has generated calls for improved safety protocols and more awareness on the part of the public.

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Video | Flooding as Hong Kong hit with Black Rain storm

At least 13 locations across the New Territories reported floods.

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