Hong Kong braces for thundery showers moving from Guangdong
Quick Look
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.
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Why It Matters
An area of thundery showers over western Guangdong is gradually moving eastwards towards Hong Kong.
A spokesman said at 8.20am on Tuesday that an area of thundery showers over western Guangdong was gradually moving eastwards.
“Showers are expected to be heavier in some areas, with squally thunderstorms affecting parts of the territory in the next couple of hours,” he said.
The forecaster said there would be sunny intervals and a few showers on Wednesday, with conditions turning fine and very hot in the following days before becoming unsettled again over the weekend.
As of 8.22am, the Observatory recorded temperatures ranging from 27 degrees Celsius (80.6 Fahrenheit) in Tsuen Wan Ho Koon to 30 degrees in areas such as Chek Lap Kok, Tsing Yi, Lau Fau Shan and Ta Kwu Ling.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Showers are expected to be heavier in some areas, with squally thunderstorms affecting parts of the territory in the next couple of hours.
Very likely · Within hours
There will be sunny intervals and a few showers on Wednesday, with conditions turning fine and very hot in the following days before becoming unsettled again over the weekend.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- How long will the squally thunderstorms last?
- What specific areas will be most affected by heavier showers?
