Latest news with #AmberRainstormWarningSignal
RTHK
5 days ago
- Climate
- RTHK
Black rain warning down after more than 11 hours
Black rain warning down after more than 11 hours The weather forecaster says the amber rainstorm alert is expected to be in force for a few hours. Photo: RTHK The Observatory replaced the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal with the amber alert at 5.05pm on Tuesday. "The Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal is expected to remain in force in the next couple of hours," the forecaster said. "Under the influence of the southwesterly airstream, there will still be showers locally [on Wednesday morning]. Showers will be heavy at times at first." The top black alert was issued at 5.50am and remained in place for more than 11 hours – the second-longest on record. In September 2023, torrential downpours prompted the forecaster the issue the black warning signal for over 16 hours. Tuesday's deluge also led to flooded roads, people trapped in vehicles and many services disrupted, with the weather forecaster recording the highest daily rainfall for August since records began.
RTHK
7 days ago
- Climate
- RTHK
Red rainstorm warning issued at 12.20pm
Red rainstorm warning issued at 12.20pm The Observatory warned that further heavy rain could cause, or may have already caused, serious road flooding and significant traffic congestion. Photo: RTHK The Hong Kong Observatory on Monday issued the red rainstorm warning at 12.20pm. The forecaster said an active southwest monsoon combined with an upper-air disturbance is generating heavy showers and squally thunderstorms affecting the coast of southern China and the northern part of the South China Sea. It warned that further heavy rain could cause, or may have already caused, serious road flooding and significant traffic congestion. The public is strongly advised to stay away from watercourses due to the threat of flash floods. Residents living near rivers are urged to remain highly vigilant, monitor weather conditions closely and consider evacuating if their homes face imminent flooding risks. In response to the severe weather, the Education Bureau announced that all afternoon classes are cancelled. Schools already in session are instructed to continue operating until their normal dismissal time but must ensure conditions are safe before allowing students to return home. Regarding evening classes, it said that if the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued or if all rainstorm warnings are cancelled at or before 5pm, evening school classes will proceed as usual tonight unless further announcements are made. The Social Welfare Department confirmed that all units providing specific services will remain open during their normal operating hours. This includes child care centres, services under the Neighbourhood Support Child Care Project, after-school care programmes for pre-primary or primary school children, elderly services centres, day pre-school rehabilitation services units and day rehabilitation units. Additionally, the Home Affairs Department has opened temporary shelters for people requiring temporary accommodation, and its emergency coordination centre is now operational. Meanwhile, the Labour Department issued a reminder to employers, urging them to establish clear work arrangements for staff in advance concerning reporting for duty, release from work, resumption of work, and remote working options during and after rainstorm warnings or extreme conditions. It emphasised that these proactive measures are essential to ensure employee safety, maintain smooth organisational operations and foster good labour-management relations.
RTHK
7 days ago
- Climate
- RTHK
Red rainstorm warning issued at 12.20pm
Red rainstorm warning issued at 12.20pm The Observatory warned that further heavy rain could cause, or may have already caused, serious road flooding and significant traffic congestion. Photo: RTHK The Hong Kong Observatory on Monday issued the red rainstorm warning at 12.20pm. The forecaster said an active southwest monsoon combined with an upper-air disturbance is generating heavy showers and squally thunderstorms affecting the coast of southern China and the northern part of the South China Sea. It warned that further heavy rain could cause, or may have already caused, serious road flooding and significant traffic congestion. The public is strongly advised to stay away from watercourses due to the threat of flash floods. Residents living near rivers are urged to remain highly vigilant, monitor weather conditions closely and consider evacuating if their homes face imminent flooding risks. In response to the severe weather, the Education Bureau announced that all afternoon classes are cancelled. Schools already in session are instructed to continue operating until their normal dismissal time but must ensure conditions are safe before allowing students to return home. Regarding evening classes, it said that if the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued or if all rainstorm warnings are cancelled at or before 5pm, evening school classes will proceed as usual tonight unless further announcements are made. The Social Welfare Department confirmed that all units providing specific services will remain open during their normal operating hours. This includes child care centres, services under the Neighbourhood Support Child Care Project, after-school care programmes for pre-primary or primary school children, elderly services centres, day pre-school rehabilitation services units and day rehabilitation units. Additionally, the Home Affairs Department has opened temporary shelters for people requiring temporary accommodation, and its emergency coordination centre is now operational. Meanwhile, the Labour Department issued a reminder to employers, urging them to establish clear work arrangements for staff in advance concerning reporting for duty, release from work, resumption of work, and remote working options during and after rainstorm warnings or extreme conditions. It emphasised that these proactive measures are essential to ensure employee safety, maintain smooth organisational operations and foster good labour-management relations.
RTHK
25-07-2025
- Climate
- RTHK
Observatory replaces Red Rainstorm Warning with Amber
Observatory replaces Red Rainstorm Warning with Amber The red rain warning was in effect for about an hour. Photo: RTHK The Observatory issued the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 8.40pm on Friday to replace the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal, which had been in effect for an hour. The forecaster also said heavy rain will bring flash floods in some low-lying and poorly-drained areas and urged people to stay away from water. Squalls exceeding 90 kilometres per hour also hit Peng Chau at around 7.40pm.
RTHK
09-07-2025
- Climate
- RTHK
Observatory issues Amber rain warning
Observatory issues Amber rain warning The Observatory says there will be torrential rain and squally thunderstorms over the territory. Image: HKO The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 11pm on Wednesday, saying that widespread heavy rain may affect Hong Kong in a few hours. The signal comes as Tropical Cyclone Danas moves across Fujian. It is forecast to move southwest, weaken gradually, and enter Guangdong on Thursday. "There will be torrential rain and squally thunderstorms over the territory," the forecaster said on its website. "Meanwhile, the Observatory will consider issuing the Strong Monsoon Signal depending on the local wind change," it added. It had said the weather would be "relatively severe" in the region under the combined effect of the torrential rain and rather strong southwest monsoon. Just days ago, Danas edged close to Hong Kong and prompted the issuance of the Standby Signal No 1.
