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The paper edition of SCMP on May 21, 1961, two days after Typhoon Alice hit Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP
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On This Day | In 1961, Typhoon Alice claims 4 lives in Hong Kong – SCMP archive

On this day in 1961, a typhoon that hit the city injured around 20 and led to four – two women and two children – being killed.

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Amber rainstorm warning issued as thunderstorms hit Hong Kong

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Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning amid Ching Ming Festival

Hong Kong weather

How AI model predicts heavy rainstorms 4 hours in advance

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese researchers have developed a pioneering AI model.

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Hong Kong issued five black rainstorm warnings, the highest alert level, in 2025. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong issued five black rainstorm warnings, the highest alert level, in 2025. Photo: May Tse
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Temperatures in Hong Kong expected to drop to 11 degrees Celsius on Thursday

Winter monsoon expected to start affecting southern China on Tuesday, with stronger winds and cooler nights in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong to dip to 12 degrees as northeasterly monsoon arrives

Hong Kong Observatory forecasts very dry weather and sharp temperature drop midweek.

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Hong Kong wakes up to coldest morning so far this winter at 12.9 degrees

‘Temperatures over many areas fell to 12 degrees or below this morning, four to five degrees lower than those of Thursday,’ Observatory says.

Hong Kong on Friday experienced its coldest morning so far this winter. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong on Friday experienced its coldest morning so far this winter. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Chill to deepen on Boxing Day as Hongkongers wake up to cold Christmas

Temperatures on Friday morning will be around 13 degrees in urban areas and generally cold across the New Territories, forecaster says.

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Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees

‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says.

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Chilly weekend ahead for Hong Kong as temperatures set to hit 15 degrees

Cold front expected to move across Guangdong’s coast from Saturday, bringing strong winds, few rain patches and significant drop in temperatures.

A cold front is expected to begin affecting Hong Kong on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo
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Hong Kong registers low of 13.2 degrees Celsius, coldest so far this autumn

The Observatory attributes cooler weather to ‘intense’ northeast monsoon, and temperatures could be one to two degrees lower in New Territories.

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The weather in Hong Kong has hit a low of 13.2 degrees Celsius, the coldest temperature so far this autumn. Photo: Jelly Tse
The weather in Hong Kong has hit a low of 13.2 degrees Celsius, the coldest temperature so far this autumn. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hongkongers told to brace for temperatures as low as 13 degrees early next week

Minimum temperatures expected to fall to 15 degrees on Tuesday, before going to as low as 13 degrees next day.

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Hongkongers to feel the chill as temperatures set to dip to 16 degrees next week

Forecaster says northeast monsoon will bring mainly fine weather over next few days, before temperatures drop later.

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Fengshen: hot weather back by weekend as Hong Kong lowers all typhoon signals

Temperatures will hit a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius over the weekend, Observatory says.

Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen has skirted Hong Kong and is gradually moving away from the city. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Fengshen: Hong Kong may issue T3 typhoon signal between 5pm and 7pm on Monday

Forecaster also issues strong monsoon signal as local winds strengthen.

The forecaster also says it will issue the strong monsoon signal on Sunday evening as local winds strengthen under the influence of a northeastern monsoon. Photo: Sam Tsang
The forecaster also says it will issue the strong monsoon signal on Sunday evening as local winds strengthen under the influence of a northeastern monsoon. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Clouds form ‘rainbow stairway to heaven’ in skies above Hong Kong

Forecaster says phenomenon witnessed earlier this month is ‘result of collaboration between distrails and iridescent clouds’.

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Hong Kong’s ‘cold dew’ days are not cool any more. Why?

Low-income residents will suffer first as temperatures rise, former Observatory chief says.

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Hong Kong could issue T1 warning on Friday night as Tropical Storm Matmo nears

Weather expected to be windy with squally showers over coast of southern China during the weekend under influence of Matmo, forecaster says.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will consider issuing the No 1 typhoon warning signal on Friday night. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will consider issuing the No 1 typhoon warning signal on Friday night. Photo: Sam Tsang
Super Typhoon Ragasa

Tseung Kwan O restaurants need millions for repairs after Ragasa lashes Hong Kong

Owners of waterfront restaurants in Tseung Kwan O were already struggling with business downturn and say typhoon was like blow from ‘Thor’s Hammer’.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong’s coastal low-lying areas hit by floodwaters

Authorities say they received 22 reports of flooding as of late afternoon.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa

When a typhoon hits Hong Kong

What happens when a typhoon hits Hong Kong? From the science behind a T10 signal to how the city copes, this story explores the anatomy of a storm and its impact on the city.

When a typhoon hits Hong Kong
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Hong Kong to fall in ‘dangerous semicircle’ of ‘king of storms’ Ragasa: experts

Meteorologists say Ragasa’s projected path resembles Mangkhut’s and Hato’s, but could bring even more violent winds and cause greater damage.

Hong Kong police evacuate a young resident from Lei Yue Mun in the wake of serious flooding caused by Super Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong police evacuate a young resident from Lei Yue Mun in the wake of serious flooding caused by Super Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018. Photo: Winson Wong
Swimming

‘Do not swim’, Hong Kong Observatory says – but Tolo Harbour race goes ahead

Organiser denies thunderstorm warning was in place, after 600 swimmers take part despite flooding alert in Tai Po area.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong braces as record wind speeds of 220km/h forecast

Hong Kong set to raise T1 typhoon signal as government prepares for ‘serious threats’ posed by looming storm.

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Hong Kong’s Cathay keeps eye on looming storm Ragasa as T3 remains in force

Tropical Storm Mitag makes landfall, with the No 3 typhoon signal remaining in force overnight.

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Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has issued the No 3 typhoon warning signal as Tropical Storm Mitag edges closer. Photo: Karma Lo
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