Hong Kong experienced its second consecutive amber rainstorm warning on Monday morning, with heavy rainfall across the city. The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts sunnier but very hot weather later this week, following persistent showers and thunderstorms.
Hong Kong is preparing for heavy showers and squally thunderstorms over the next few days, as warned by the Hong Kong Observatory. Authorities have already received six landslide reports and one retaining wall damage report between Friday and Saturday evening, urging residents to remain vigilant.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue a No 1 warning signal Friday evening as Typhoon Noul is expected to come closest to the city between Saturday night and Sunday morning, moving northwest from near Manila.
A tropical depression near the Philippines is forecast to intensify into a typhoon and approach Hong Kong this weekend, with a possible landfall in eastern Guangdong, China, less than 400km from the city.
Hong Kong expects thundery showers moving east from western Guangdong, with heavier downpours and squally thunderstorms affecting parts of the territory in the next couple of hours, followed by sunny intervals and very hot conditions later in the week.
Hong Kong's observatory forecasts heavy showers and squally thunderstorms for the coming week, with uncertainty about the development of a low-pressure trough into a tropical cyclone. Rain is expected Tuesday and Wednesday.
Hong Kong experienced at least 11 flooding incidents in the northern New Territories during an amber rainstorm warning. The warning was cancelled Tuesday morning after severe rain caused issues in areas like Yuen Long, prompting a response from the Drainage Services Department.
Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning for Yuen Long, anticipating over 100mm of hourly rainfall and warning of serious flooding. Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster issued an amber rainstorm warning for Yuen Long, anticipating severe downpours and serious flooding. Hourly rainfall in the northwestern district is expected to exceed 100mm, prompting public safety alerts.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning for an hour on Monday night, with over 70mm of rainfall expected in some areas. A suspected waterspout was also spotted off Cheung Chau. Residents were advised to take precautions against potential flooding.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning for an hour on Monday night, with over 70mm of rainfall expected in an hour in the Wan Chai area. An amber warning was issued earlier, and residents were advised to take precautions against potential flood damage. A suspected waterspout was also spotted off Cheung Chau.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will maintain the No 1 typhoon signal and may upgrade to No 3 on Friday as a tropical depression moves closer. The depression is currently 800km away and moving west-northwest.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 1 typhoon signal Thursday morning as a tropical cyclone approached, located about 800 km south of the city. The cyclone is expected to intensify and move towards Hainan Island, with local winds anticipated to strengthen on Friday.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as a tropical depression in the South China Sea intensifies and approaches the city. The storm is expected to bring strengthening winds and unsettled weather on Friday.
The Hong Kong Observatory downgraded its red rainstorm warning to amber within an hour, after the initial warning led to the suspension of afternoon classes. The forecaster switched signals three times in 90 minutes on Friday.
Hong Kong experienced sunny intervals on the Tuen Ng Festival, following a day of severe black rainstorm warnings. Experts cautioned outdoor enthusiasts about potential safety hazards from the recent extreme weather.
Hong Kong's observatory forecasts 4-7 typhoons by October, with El Niño potentially fueling super typhoons. Rapid intensification, a key challenge in meteorology, is difficult to predict with current technologies.
Hong Kong lowered its rainstorm warning to yellow after issuing its second black alert of the year. The highest level warning caused flight disruptions, suspended afternoon classes, and led to flooding in the northern New Territories.
Hong Kong lowered its rainstorm warning to red after issuing its second black alert of the year. The highest level warning caused flight disruptions, suspended afternoon classes, and led to flooding in the northern New Territories.
Hong Kong issued its second black rainstorm warning of the year on Thursday, causing flight disruptions, suspending afternoon classes, and leading to flooding in the northern New Territories. The warning signifies extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 70mm per hour.
Hong Kong issued its first black rainstorm warning of the day at 12:55 PM on Thursday, prompting the suspension of afternoon classes. The Hong Kong Observatory warned of flooding risks as very heavy rain exceeded 70 mm per hour.
Hong Kong issued a red rainstorm warning amid heavy downpours, prompting the Education Bureau to suspend afternoon classes. The Hong Kong Observatory warned of flooding risks, with clearer skies expected by Friday afternoon.
Hong Kong experienced heavy downpours with a risk of flooding, leading to the cancellation of an amber rainstorm warning. Conditions are expected to improve during the Tuen Ng Festival, with sunny intervals and hotter weather forecast for the weekend.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 6:15 PM on Tuesday, indicating over 30mm of rain per hour. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist due to the southwest monsoon and a low-pressure trough, with unsettled weather predicted for the coming days.
