Hong Kong expects very hot weather after second consecutive amber rainstorm warning
Quick Look
- 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.
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Why It Matters
Hong Kong issued an amber rainstorm warning for the second consecutive morning, following a similar alert on Sunday. Heavy showers brought significant rainfall, with warnings of potential flash flooding in low-lying areas.
Hong Kong can expect sunnier but very hot weather later this week, the city’s forecaster has said, as residents woke to an amber rainstorm warning for the second consecutive morning.
The Hong Kong Observatory on Monday issued the amber rainstorm warning signal at 6.40am, following a similar alert on Sunday morning that remained in place for more than six hours.
The warning was cancelled at 8.45am.
The forecaster said heavy showers had brought more than 30mm (1.2 inches) of rainfall to many places, and even reached 50mm over Hong Kong Island. It warned that intense rainfall could lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas and those with poor drainage.
A thunderstorm warning issued on Sunday evening was extended to 10.30am on Monday.
“Under the persistent influence of a broad trough of low pressure, showers will still be heavy with squally thunderstorms over the coast of southern China today,” the Observatory said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Hong Kong will experience sunnier but very hot weather later this week.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific low-lying areas are most at risk of flash flooding?
- What is the expected duration of the 'very hot weather' later this week?
