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The forecaster says winds will strengthen later in the day. Photo: Nora Tam

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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Toraji: Hong Kong may raise T3 typhoon signal on Wednesday afternoon

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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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Climate negotiators and observers will descend on Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, for the global summit which runs between November 11 and 22. Photo: Reuters

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.

Super Typhoon Yinxing: Hong Kong braces for intense rain and strong gusts

No 3 warning expected to remain until 10am on Sunday, with back-to-back storms possible amid arrival of another typhoon next week.

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Hong Kong may issue T3 warning as Severe Typhoon Yinxing nears

Annual New World Harbour Race may also be cancelled if No 1 warning signal in force on Sunday morning.

Swimmers take part in the New World Harbour Race last year. The annual race will be cancelled if the No 1 warning signal is in force on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong to issue T1 warning, while 2 other storms may be brewing

No 1 warning signal will be issued between midday and 3pm on Friday, Observatory says.

Hong Kong may issue T1 warning over weekend as Tropical Cyclone Yinxing nears

Forecaster says Yinxing may approach the city between Thursday night and Friday.

Tropical Storm Yinxing to enter within 800km of Hong Kong on Saturday: forecaster

Path projection for Yinxing shows it could develop into typhoon by Wednesday and severe typhoon by Friday.

A tropical storm is expected to enter within 800km of Hong Kong on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee

‘Stunning’: rare wavelike clouds over Victoria Harbour thrill Hongkongers

Short-lived atmospheric phenomenon is known as a fluctus cloud formation, Hong Kong Observatory says in post capturing the display.

The fluctus cloud over Victoria Harbour on October 24. Photo: HKO/ Frederick Lau

Typhoon Kong-rey forces 24 Taiwan-bound flights to divert to Hong Kong

Typhoon storm has caused 1,429 reported incidents as of 8pm on Thursday, including one fatality and 73 injuries across Taiwan, according to local media.

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Super Typhoon Kong-rey: airlines in Hong Kong cancel at least 24 flights

Cathay Pacific, its budget arm HK Express and Greater Bay Airlines cancel Taiwan flights as typhoon approaches island.

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2 Hong Kong surfers at red-flagged beach may be prosecuted, security chief says

Two people were illegally surfing off Big Wave Bay on October 25, when a red flag was hoisted on beach, Chris Tang says.

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A surfer takes advantage of the conditions at Big Wave Bay earlier this month. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong Observatory seeks HK$55 million for 3 radars to monitor severe weather

Existing system has a maximum range of about 60km, leaving some blind spots in densely populated areas of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.

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Hong Kong authorities say they want to enhance their capacity to monitor and give advance warning on inclement or high-impact weather. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong Observatory cancels all typhoon signals as Storm Trami moves away

Local forecaster cancels No 1 typhoon signal at 12.20am on Sunday.

Hong Kong will keep T1 warning until at least 6am on Saturday as Trami nears

Severe Tropical Storm Trami estimated to be about 590km southeast of city as of 4pm.

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Hong Kong to issue T1 typhoon warning at 1.40am as Trami edges closer

Observatory says Severe Tropical Storm Trami will soon enter within 800km of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s temperature dropped to 22 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 warning between Thursday and Friday

Forecaster says Trami will enter within 800km of Hong Kong on Thursday to early Friday.

Storm east of Philippines set to intensify, could skirt Hong Kong by weekend

Tropical depression was about 980km east of Manila on Monday evening and moving west or west-northwest at about 18km/h.

Hong Kong set for more hot weather, but nights to offer some relief

Larger temperature difference between day and night expected later in week, according to Observatory.

People visit the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade on Saturday. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 33.2 degrees on Sunday. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong breaks record with late-year ‘very hot weather’ warning

Observatory issues very hot weather warning as temperatures reach up to 33.6 degrees on Saturday.

The mercury reached as high as 33.6 degrees on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Observatory tracking conditions that may lead to typhoon

Developing low-pressure area in northwestern Pacific may lead to formation of typhoon, forecaster says.

Hong Kong experienced ‘wet and unseasonably hot’ September: Observatory

Forecaster says mean air temperature was 29.2 degrees Celsius, the third hottest September in recorded history.

Explainer | What happened to Hong Kong’s pre-National Day drone show? The Post talks science

Consultant working with organisers attributes decision to significant ionospheric interference affecting GPS signals used to control drones.

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Hong Kong was forced to cancel it’s pre-National Day drone show on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hotter weather expected in Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches

Krathon enters within 800km of city and is expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday.

According to the forecast, the temperature in the city is expected to rise to 33 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Explainer | All you need to know about waterspouts after rare sighting in Hong Kong harbour

A waterspout was seen in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour for the first time since records began in 1959, so what caused the phenomenon?

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Waterspout spotted over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

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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
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