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HKFP
37 minutes ago
- Climate
- HKFP
Hong Kong raises T1 storm signal as tropical depression closes in
Hong Kong has hoisted the T1 storm signal, after experiencing the hottest day of the year. The T1 signal was raised at 12:40am on Wednesday, with rain is set to persist for the coming ten days. A tropical cyclone passing over the central part of the South China Sea is set to move across the region on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). 'It will then move in the general direction of Hainan Island and the vicinity of the coast of western Guangdong in the next few days. There will be heavy squally showers and thunderstorms over the coast of Guangdong in the latter part of this week. It will be windy with swells. The tropical cyclone will then move inland,' the HKO said. 'However, under the influence of an active southerly airstream, there will still be a few showers over Guangdong early next week.' The HKO said the minimum temperature would be 28 degrees Celsius on Wednesday: 'Very hot with sunny periods during the day. The maximum temperature will be around 33 degrees. Moderate to fresh east to northeasterly winds, occasionally strong offshore and on high ground. There will be swells.' Typhoon Signal 1 The No.1 signal is the 'Standby' signal. It is issued when a tropical cyclone is centred within about 800 kilometres of Hong Kong and may affect the territory. All schools and government services remain open. All public transport remains in service. The government advice is to take the tropical cyclone into account when planning activities and be wary of potential strong winds over offshore waters. Climate crisis Tropical cyclones – which get their energy from warm ocean water – are strengthening and become ever more destructive because of warming seas. Over 90 per cent of excess heat in the atmosphere is ending up in oceans, according to NASA, as rising greenhouse gases prevent it from escaping to space.
Time Out
a day ago
- Climate
- Time Out
A tropical cyclone could hit Hong Kong over the next few days
Whenever the weather in Hong Kong gets oppressively hot, as it has over the past few days, it's a pretty sure sign that a typhoon is likely soon to hit. According to the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), a tropical cyclone is developing over the South China Sea area, which means we might be hit with our first typhoon of the year this week. An anticyclone – an area of high pressure with outward-moving winds – is still bringing very hot weather to areas across southern China over the next two days. However, there's also currently a broad area of low pressure over the central portion of the South China Sea. This is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone, moving towards the coast along western Guangdong to Hainan during the middle to latter part of this week, with the possibility of it shifting towards eastern Guangdong. Depending on the rate of its development, the HKO might issue the No. 1 Standby Signal as early as Tuesday night, June 10, and assess the need to issue higher warning signals on Wednesday and Thursday. There will be squally showers and thunderstorms over Hong Kong's general region, and we can expect temperatures to still be sweltering. The thermostat will be highest during Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 11, reaching a high of 34 degree Celsius in urban areas and even a couple of degrees higher in the New Territories. The path and trajectory of weather phenomena could always change, but this tropical cyclone looming on the horizon is expected to be named 'Wutip', a name provided by Macau which is the anglicised pronunciation of 'butterfly' in Cantonese. Moving into the latter part of the week, Friday and Saturday show the highest likelihood of rain and storms. As the tropical cyclone weakens and departs, there will still be sporadic showers into early next week. The HKO warns that in this period of prolonged heat, members of the public should make sure to stay sufficiently hydrated. If the typhoon does develop over the region, changes in the weather will be rather substantial, so it would be best to leave the house prepared.
Time Out
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Time Out
Heavy showers and thunderstorms expected for Hong Kong's weather this week
It wouldn't be a good idea to leave your umbrellas at home over the next few days, as the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has warned that the city will be hit by heavy showers and squally thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday this week. While an easterly airstream and sunny intervals are expected tomorrow, a trough of low pressure over central China will move south towards Hong Kong on Wednesday, May 28, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms into Thursday. Temperatures over those two days are expected to reach lows of 25 degree Celsius and highs of 29 degree Celsius. According to the forecast, a southwesterly airstream is predicted to bring hot and showery conditions to the coast of southern China afterwards. This means that lighter showers will persist into early next week, but the rain will be interspersed with sunny intervals. Temperatures will pick up from Sunday, June 1, potentially rising to a maximum of 32 degree Celsius next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Stifling weather combined with wet conditions is arguably the worst part of Hong Kong's summers, so over the next few days, plan to wear light layers that you can take off as needed along with shoes that you don't mind getting a bit damp! Keep an eye on the weather forecast on the HKO website.
Time Out
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Time Out
Hong Kong warned of severe thunderstorms in the next few hours, with rain over the weekend
You're not really a true Hongkonger until you tick off certain boxes, and one of them is that you should always have an umbrella in your bag. Hong Kong's weather can be unpredictable, intensely sunny one moment and then pouring it down the next – like today, for instance. The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has issued a thunderstorm alert and warned that a trough of low pressure is bringing intense thundery showers to the area today. According to updates posted just before 11am on May 9, severe squally thunderstorms and violent gusts are expected to hit within the next couple of hours and affect the territories. Rainfall and northerly winds will be stronger in some areas of Hong Kong, with gusts of approximately 80km per hour recorded on Green Island around 11.05am. Our city's weather watchdog has also warned the public to 'seek safe shelter immediately if you are staying outdoors'. The current forecast shows that thunderstorms will continue along the coast of southern China today and tomorrow, and the rain is likely to persist through the weekend. At least temperatures will cool off slightly, with the weather looking to improve from Sunday into early next week.
