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Latest news and updates on Hong Kong's weather, covering typhoon warnings, black rain alerts, flooding, heatwaves and the impact of extreme weather events and climate change on the city.
Hong Kong saw its highest ever March temperatures, while the UK awaits the end of winter – but climate change is bringing earlier signs of spring in Britain, causing a sense of renewal and revival.
With Hong Kong facing a sudden drop in temperatures, not only is it a time to keep warm but also to have those flu and Covid-19 jabs.
Hong Kong must accept that extreme weather is now the norm rather than the exception, and come up with ideas to safeguard our city and its residents.
In Hong Kong, I faced typhoons that threatened to take my roof off. In England, storms equally strong have struck, but it is the rain and short, dark days of winter that are hard to endure.
- Weather expert says city’s geographical position makes the formation of tornadoes unlikely, although their marine equivalent, waterspouts, are more common
- Engineer adds that city buildings are built to a strict code that makes them able to withstand very high winds
Tourism chief Kevin Yeung says authorities will not know whether Labour Day fireworks on Wednesday will be ‘affected’ until just hours before 8pm start.
Red tides are areas of seawater discoloured by large concentrations of microorganisms that may deplete levels of dissolved oxygen.
Forecaster issues amber warning on Friday, signalling heavy rain exceeding 30mm an hour has fallen over Hong Kong.
Guangzhou South-bound routes G6528, G6516, G6530 and G6536 suspended on Thursday, as well as Hong Kong-bound routes G6527, G6515, G6529 and G6535.
Forecaster says stormy weather is related to a trough of low pressure which will affect region persistently in the next few days.
Three-day suspension had disappointed some tourists, with several seeking refunds.
Government effort ‘remains in progress’ after several trees fell near the Barker Road station on Sunday, tram company says.
Amber rainstorm warning cancelled after being in force more than four hours, but wet weather to continue in coming days.
Thunderstorm warning issued three times on Monday, while more than 10mm of rainfall recorded over most parts of city after midday.
City set to face rainy week ahead caused by trough of low pressure that will affect coastal areas of Guangdong.
Rainy conditions and thunderstorms expected for the coming days, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 29 degrees on Sunday.
Forecaster issues first amber rainstorm warning of the year, indicating heavy rain of 30mm an hour expected.
Observatory scientist says halos are created when sunlight hits ice crystals suspended high in the atmosphere.
Observatory records maximum temperature of 31.9 degrees in afternoon, while first ‘hottest day of the year’ in 2023 came on April 12, when mercury rose to 29.2 degrees.
Observatory issues thunderstorm and strong monsoon warnings on Saturday morning as trough of low pressure brings showers and thunderstorms to Guangdong
Temperatures to rise between Tuesday and Thursday, with maximum of 26 to 31 degrees and warm weather persisting into next week.
Hot and foggy conditions expected in coming days, before weather cools slightly on Wednesday ahead of possible showers and thunderstorms at end of week.
Forecaster says typhoon season set to be more active and could start as early as June.
Cold front arriving on Tuesday will cause temperatures to drop to as low as 16 degrees Celsius by Wednesday, forecaster says.
Post check finds average maximum temperature for first 14 days of month was 20.6 degrees Celsius, down from 24.4 degrees in 2023 and 25.2 degrees in 2022.
Cool and rainy most days this week with possibility of thunderstorms at times, Observatory predicts.
Visibility in some parts of city falls to as low as 100 metres, with Observatory warning people out on the water to be ‘extra careful’.
Advice on how to deal with the climate as humidity levels hit 100 per cent and moisture accumulates.
Hong Kong Observatory says weather humid and warm on Tuesday, with sunny intervals expected during day.
Observatory forecasts minimum temperature of around nine degrees in urban areas, with mercury set to fall a couple of degrees lower in the New Territories.
Chilly conditions expected on Friday and Saturday, forecaster says as it issues cold weather warning.
Forecasters said temperatures could vary by as much as 12 degrees Celsius over a few days.
