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A UN typhoon committee has selected nine new storm names, including Hong Kong’s entry of 'Dim sum'. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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

Hong Kong weather

Amber rainstorm warning issued as thunderstorms hit Hong Kong

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.

The warning means heavy rain exceeding 30mm has fallen or is expected to fall in an hour and is likely to continue. Photo: Eugene Lee
The warning means heavy rain exceeding 30mm has fallen or is expected to fall in an hour and is likely to continue. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

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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.

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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.

Temperatures in Hong Kong are expected to drop to as low as 12 degrees Celsius. Photo: Karma Lo
Temperatures in Hong Kong are expected to drop to as low as 12 degrees Celsius. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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.

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.

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.

A cold front is expected to begin affecting Hong Kong on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo
A cold front is expected to begin affecting Hong Kong on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

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.

Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers to feel the chill as temperatures set to dip to 16 degrees next week

Forecaster says northeast monsoon will bring mainly fine weather over next few days, before temperatures drop later.

Hongkongers should brace for cooler weather next week. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Fengshen: hot weather back by weekend as Hong Kong lowers all typhoon signals

Temperatures will hit a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius over the weekend, Observatory says.

Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen has skirted Hong Kong and is gradually moving away from the city. Photo: Eugene Lee
Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen has skirted Hong Kong and is gradually moving away from the city. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong weather

Fengshen: Hong Kong may issue T3 typhoon signal between 5pm and 7pm on Monday

Forecaster also issues strong monsoon signal as local winds strengthen.

Hong Kong weather

Clouds form ‘rainbow stairway to heaven’ in skies above Hong Kong

Forecaster says phenomenon witnessed earlier this month is ‘result of collaboration between distrails and iridescent clouds’.

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Hong Kong’s ‘cold dew’ days are not cool any more. Why?

Low-income residents will suffer first as temperatures rise, former Observatory chief says.

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Hong Kong had between 52 and 54 “very hot” days annually from 2021 to 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong had between 52 and 54 “very hot” days annually from 2021 to 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong could issue T1 warning on Friday night as Tropical Storm Matmo nears

Weather expected to be windy with squally showers over coast of southern China during the weekend under influence of Matmo, forecaster says.

Super Typhoon Ragasa

Tseung Kwan O restaurants need millions for repairs after Ragasa lashes Hong Kong

Owners of waterfront restaurants in Tseung Kwan O were already struggling with business downturn and say typhoon was like blow from ‘Thor’s Hammer’.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong’s coastal low-lying areas hit by floodwaters

Authorities say they received 22 reports of flooding as of late afternoon.

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Homes and shops are flooded in Tai O. Photos: Eugene Lee
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When a typhoon hits Hong Kong

What happens when a typhoon hits Hong Kong? From the science behind a T10 signal to how the city copes, this story explores the anatomy of a storm and its impact on the city.

When a typhoon hits Hong Kong
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to fall in ‘dangerous semicircle’ of ‘king of storms’ Ragasa: experts

Meteorologists say Ragasa’s projected path resembles Mangkhut’s and Hato’s, but could bring even more violent winds and cause greater damage.

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‘Do not swim’, Hong Kong Observatory says – but Tolo Harbour race goes ahead

Organiser denies thunderstorm warning was in place, after 600 swimmers take part despite flooding alert in Tai Po area.

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Hong Kong weather

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong braces as record wind speeds of 220km/h forecast

Hong Kong set to raise T1 typhoon signal as government prepares for ‘serious threats’ posed by looming storm.

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A man walks through the West Kowloon Cultural District in the rain on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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