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- Forecasters to allow trusted amateur weather watchers to post photos and video footage to MyObservatory app
- On Saturday, two people died after a sudden thunderstorm caught the city totally unprepared
The 250-metre wooden cycling track – which remains closed indefinitely – and arena were soaked on Friday evening during rainstorm.
The 250-metre wooden cycling track – which remains closed indefinitely – and arena were soaked on Friday evening during rainstorm.
Heavy showers and strong winds lash city – a far cry from forecast.
Heavy showers and strong winds lash city – a far cry from forecast.
Hong Kong Observatory said an easterly airstream of unsettled weather is affecting coastal areas of Guangdong province and also Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Observatory said an easterly airstream of unsettled weather is affecting coastal areas of Guangdong province and also Hong Kong.
City soaked by rain since last night with amber rainstorm warning in place for two hours.
City soaked by rain since last night with amber rainstorm warning in place for two hours.
Temperatures for month up 1.9 degrees Celsius on average as Hong Kong Observatory says 90 per cent chance that year could be one of the hottest in history, while city also had double the amount of rainfall.
Temperatures for month up 1.9 degrees Celsius on average as Hong Kong Observatory says 90 per cent chance that year could be one of the hottest in history, while city also had double the amount of rainfall.
Government intends to roll out new preparations for typhoon strikes, and floating breakwaters to lessen waves’ impact.
Government intends to roll out new preparations for typhoon strikes, and floating breakwaters to lessen waves’ impact.
Temperatures could drop to below 20 degrees Celsius, with thunderstorms expected overnight.
Temperatures could drop to below 20 degrees Celsius, with thunderstorms expected overnight.
Anyone over a certain height is at risk of losing an eye in the city that does not know how to brandish a brolly, despite naming a revolution after it
Anyone over a certain height is at risk of losing an eye in the city that does not know how to brandish a brolly, despite naming a revolution after it
Observatory expects the usual number of typhoons, but will publish more wind data from stations amid wide public concern. It also warns about stronger storms caused by global warming.
Observatory expects the usual number of typhoons, but will publish more wind data from stations amid wide public concern. It also warns about stronger storms caused by global warming.
The Observatory provides the latest information on space weather to special users, such as the aviation and energy sectors. A revamped space weather webpage will soon be launched to educate the general public.
The Observatory provides the latest information on space weather to special users, such as the aviation and energy sectors. A revamped space weather webpage will soon be launched to educate the general public.
Last month was the second-warmest February on record, with an average temperature 3.3 degrees higher than normal. Observatory attributes increase to ‘global warming and local urbanisation’.
Last month was the second-warmest February on record, with an average temperature 3.3 degrees higher than normal. Observatory attributes increase to ‘global warming and local urbanisation’.
Extent of death and destruction brought by September’s monster storm sees the name Mangkhut retired.
Extent of death and destruction brought by September’s monster storm sees the name Mangkhut retired.
Amber signal issued on Tuesday as city wakes to thunder and downpours.
Amber signal issued on Tuesday as city wakes to thunder and downpours.
From a polar vortex in the United States, to searing heat in Australia, and the hottest Lunar New Year on record in Hong Kong, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent around the world.
From a polar vortex in the United States, to searing heat in Australia, and the hottest Lunar New Year on record in Hong Kong, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent around the world.
The weather was much kinder than the forecasters had predicted, and fog and drizzle held off so visitors mostly enjoyed a clear view of the 23-minute show.
The weather was much kinder than the forecasters had predicted, and fog and drizzle held off so visitors mostly enjoyed a clear view of the 23-minute show.
Temperatures set to reach 24 degrees Celsius but fog could shroud annual Lunar New Year fireworks display.
Temperatures set to reach 24 degrees Celsius but fog could shroud annual Lunar New Year fireworks display.
Slightly warmer weather expected next week, with minimum temperature to rise above 16 degrees next Wednesday.
Slightly warmer weather expected next week, with minimum temperature to rise above 16 degrees next Wednesday.
Observatory says northeast monsoon means temperatures over southern China will fall significantly on Monday and Tuesday.
Observatory says northeast monsoon means temperatures over southern China will fall significantly on Monday and Tuesday.
An exceptionally warm spring pushed mean temperatures beyond usual levels. Observatory recorded 36 ‘very hot days’ – with temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius or warmer, the third-highest number on record.
An exceptionally warm spring pushed mean temperatures beyond usual levels. Observatory recorded 36 ‘very hot days’ – with temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius or warmer, the third-highest number on record.
More rain and higher wind speeds tend to disperse pollutants, some of which come from mainland China.
More rain and higher wind speeds tend to disperse pollutants, some of which come from mainland China.
Hong Kong Observatory said mean minimum temperature was 17.6 degrees Celsius, and forecasters put unseasonably warm weather down to El Niño.
Hong Kong Observatory said mean minimum temperature was 17.6 degrees Celsius, and forecasters put unseasonably warm weather down to El Niño.
Wednesday is also forecast to be cold but the mercury is expected to rise over the following two days before reaching 22 degrees at the weekend.
Wednesday is also forecast to be cold but the mercury is expected to rise over the following two days before reaching 22 degrees at the weekend.
Authorities remind the elderly and those with chronic illnesses to take care as chilly weather expected to stay into the new year.
Authorities remind the elderly and those with chronic illnesses to take care as chilly weather expected to stay into the new year.
Cloudy skies forecast for Friday night, along with a cold snap from Saturday.
Cloudy skies forecast for Friday night, along with a cold snap from Saturday.
Mark will be the coldest for this period in past five years in sharp turnaround from warmest recorded winter solstice.
Mark will be the coldest for this period in past five years in sharp turnaround from warmest recorded winter solstice.
Temperatures in some parts of the New Territories reach 28 degrees Celsius.
Temperatures in some parts of the New Territories reach 28 degrees Celsius.
Broad band of clouds is bringing rainy weather to the region, forecaster says.
Broad band of clouds is bringing rainy weather to the region, forecaster says.
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