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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
A chill in the air on Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak, on Saturday morning. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Temperatures in Hong Kong to drop to 12 degrees Celsius on Sunday

Mercury expected to fall even lower in the New Territories, Observatory says.

Hongkongers feel the chill as city logs lowest temperature so far this winter

Hong Kong Observatory issues first cold weather warning of this winter

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Hongkongers wake up to winter’s chilliest day as mercury dips to 13 degrees

Observatory records lowest temperatures so far this season in urban areas, while mercury fell to below 6 degrees on city’s tallest peak.

Residents have been urged to wrap up warm amid the cool weather. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong temperatures drop to lowest levels so far this winter at 13.8 degrees

Forecaster expects weather to remain cold on Sunday before the mercury gradually rises next week.

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Temperatures in Hong Kong to drop to 12 degrees Celsius this weekend

Hong Kong Observatory says the cold weather may break the record for the lowest temperature so far this winter.

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Temperatures in Hong Kong dip to lowest levels so far this winter at 16 degrees

Observatory attributes cool weather along coast of Guangdong to ‘fresh to strong’ northeast monsoon affecting the area.

Hong Kong braces for cooler weather as mercury set to dip to 16 degrees Celsius

Temperatures expected to range between 18 and 23 degrees on Saturday and fall to 16 degrees on Sunday, forecaster says.

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Elderly Hongkongers urged to prepare for winter as cold front set to hit

‘Temperatures will fall progressively over coast of Guangdong in next couple of days, and weather will become fine and dry,’ Observatory says.

A cold front is expected to hit Hong Kong on Tuesday midnight. Photo: Nora Tam

Tremors felt in Hong Kong as earthquake strikes Taiwan

Observatory receives more than 10 reports from residents of minor shaking as magnitude 4.7 quake hits south-southwest of Jiayi.

The Tsim Sha Tsui promenade. The Observatory said initial estimates placed the local intensity at II on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, meaning the tremors could be felt by people at rest or on upper floors of buildings. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong temperatures set to drop to 14 degrees Celsius next week as monsoon nears

Intense monsoon expected to hit coast of southern China from Monday, but weather will be fine over weekend, Observatory says.

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Cool, wet for Hongkongers on Thursday but temperature set to rise in coming days

Mercury dips to 17 degrees Celsius in urban areas on Thursday morning.

Storm Man-yi: Hong Kong to cancel T1 signal at 10.10pm but wet weather to persist

Weather will remain cloudy with a few rain patches even as Man-yi weakens and departs, Observatory says.

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Tourists enjoy a breezy stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Climate change may have played role in record number of super typhoons: expert

Northwest region of Pacific Ocean has generated 25 named tropical storms this year, up from 19 recorded during typhoon season in 2023.

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The Tsim Sha Tsui promenade during last week’s signal 8 warning over Toraji. Photo: May Tse
Weather

Parts of Hong Kong flood as Severe Tropical Storm Man-yi nears

Observatory says No 1 warning will be in place until 10am on Tuesday, and likelihood of issuing higher signal is ‘relatively low’.

Extreme weather

Storm Man-yi: Hong Kong Observatory to issue T1 signal as early as 6am on Monday

Forecaster says possibility of higher signal being issued will depend on distance between Man-yi and Pearl River Delta, among other factors.

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Super Typhoon Man-yi barrels towards Hong Kong but will weaken as it nears

Forecaster unsure on level of typhoon warning expected as storm moves closer on Monday.

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Hongkongers can expect more rainy conditions next week. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Severe Typhoon Man-yi: Hong Kong Observatory warns of flooding next week

Man-yi expected to enter within 800km of the city between Sunday night and Monday morning.

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The late arrival of typhoons this year could be a result of global warming, according to experts. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Pedestrians walk in Central under the Storm Signal No.8. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong braces for another typhoon next week, after 11-hour T8 warning

Observatory lowers typhoon warning signal to No 1 at 10.20pm, with weather on Friday set to be ‘mainly cloudy with a few showers’.

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Tropical Storm Toraji: Hong Kong issues T8 typhoon warning signal

Classes at all morning and whole-day schools will be suspended on Thursday, government says.

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Tropical Cyclone Toraji is hot on the heels of Yingxing. Photo: Elson Li
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Toraji: Hong Kong may raise T3 typhoon signal on Wednesday afternoon

Weather forecaster may upgrade warning signal on Thursday if Severe Tropical Storm Toraji intensifies.

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The Hong Kong Observatory will keep T1 in force until midnight on Wednesday. Photo: Nora Tam
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Cop29: Hong Kong environment minister to attend UN climate change summit

Tse Chin-wan will link up with Chinese delegation, while former head of city’s weather forecaster warns over rising temperatures.

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Hong Kong told to brace for another storm, as T1 typhoon signal cancelled

Severe Tropical Storm Toraji expected to enter within 800km between late Monday and early Tuesday, Observatory says.

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