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

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.

Tremors felt in Hong Kong as earthquake strikes Taiwan

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

Hong Kong

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.

The weather on Thursday will be cloudy with occasional rain. Photo: Sam Tsang

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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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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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’.

A flooded tunnel in Tai Po. Photo: Handout
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.

Extreme weather

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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Recap | Mathematician quits Europe for China, 4-storm phenomenon and more best-read stories

These are some of our most-read stories over the past 24 hours. Find out what people have been reading.

Four simultaneously active tropical cyclones on November 11, (from left) Yinxing, Toraji, Usagi, and Man-yi, the first occurrence since 1951. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Letters | HKEX worked through No 8 typhoon signal. So should rest of Hong Kong

Readers discuss the need to overhaul a typhoon signal system last revised in 1973, forging partnerships for Hong Kong’s industrial modernisation, the application of the rule of law in Hong Kong and football violence in Amsterdam.

Two women walk along Wan Chai Promenade with a shopping bag and a plastic raincoat covering their heads as Typhoon Toraji edges closer to the coast of southern China on November 13. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

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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Hong Kong

Explainer | Why is Hong Kong getting typhoons in November and are more coming late in year?

Toraji is one of four storms to emerge simultaneously in November for the first time since records began in 1961.

Hong Kong

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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High winds at the Heng Fa Chuen Promenade under the No 8 typhoon signal. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong

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

Editorial | Hong Kong’s typhoon signals send climate change alert

Two warnings to Hong Kong within four days are one good reason to reflect on global warming and why the world is not doing enough.

Hong Kong

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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Hong Kong environmental issues

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

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.

Hong Kong

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.

Hong Kong

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

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.

Sunny weather in Hong Kong ahead of Super Typhoon Yinxing, which is expected to enter within 800km of the city at around midnight. Photo: Sam Tsang

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.

Hong Kong

‘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
Hong Kong transport

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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Passengers affected by flight delays caused by Typhoon Kang-rey at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan. Photo: CNA
Cathay Pacific

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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Hong Kong

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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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.
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9 September, 2024
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