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This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Super Typhoon Kong-rey as it develops over the western Pacific. Photo: AFP

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.

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

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

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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 Observatory cancels all typhoon signals as Storm Trami moves away. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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.

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.

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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.

Hong Kong Observatory may issue the No 1 standby signal between Thursday and Friday. Photo: Sam Tsang

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.

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.

The Observatory says fair weather is expected to persist in the short term, with the temperature set to climb above 33 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee

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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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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The waterspout formed in the sea off Hung Hom and dissipated shortly after hitting a wall. Photo: Government Flying Service

Waterspout spotted over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

Waterspout spotted over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour for first time

Hong Kong Observatory says waterspout seen swirling across the harbour.

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Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm alert

Forecaster cancels signal at 1.45pm after raising it at 11.10am.

Heavy showers are expected as the Observatory issues an amber rainstorm alert. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong set for cooler week after Mid-Autumn heat, with rain and strong winds

Observatory says temperatures on Monday set to drop to as low as 23 degrees in urban areas and a couple of degrees lower in New Territories.

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm signal after less than an hour

Observatory says rainstorms can develop quite rapidly, making it difficult to accurately predict them.

Hong Kong to get taste of autumn with temperatures set to fall to 24 degrees

Temperatures on Monday are expected to range from 24 to 27 degrees, with strong winds on high ground.

Cooler weather is coming, for a few days. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Rain dampens Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival with amber alert in force for 2 hours

Observatory forecasts showers will ease off on Wednesday.

Lightning flashes above Hong Kong’s famed harbour on Tuesday evening. Photo: Eugene Lee

Fire dragon, drone show draw crowds as Hong Kong celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival was the hottest on record.

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On this day | Typhoon York kills 2, injures hundreds in Hong Kong in 1999 – SCMP archive

The ‘erratic behaviour’ of the strongest typhoon to hit Hong Kong in 16 years catches forecasters by surprise

Hong Kong moon-gazers facing isolated thunderstorms for Mid-Autumn Festival

Potential area of low pressure could develop into typhoon and enter the South China Sea next week but movements uncertain.

Heavy rain hit parts of Hong Kong on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Editorial | Turn up the heat for action on Hong Kong’s hot weather

Oxfam survey finds about 86 per cent of 200 cleaners interviewed in Hong Kong said they had suffered from instances of heat exhaustion.

An NGO has urged Hong Kong authorities to expand measures to better protect outdoor cleaners from heatstroke. Photo: Elson Li

Letters | Flexible policies on returning to work after a typhoon would be a win-win

Readers discuss workplace policies related to extreme weather, the construction of Kai Tak Sports Park, and a measure that would enhance road safety.

Cloudy Hong Kong skies could take shine off Mid-Autumn Festival ‘super moon’

Observatory earlier said a bright and round ‘super moon’ would be observable with the naked eye – if the weather permitted.

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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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