[Observatory] Yellow rainstorm warning takes effect in a short period of time extensive areas affected by heavy rain

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Written by: Deng Haixing and Chen Yongwu

2020-10-05 07:11

Last update date: 2020-10-05 07:27

The Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning signal at 7:25 in the morning, indicating that heavy rain with an hourly rainfall exceeding 30 mm has been recorded or expected in a wide area of ​​Hong Kong, and the rain may continue; the thunderstorm warning is also in effect.

The Observatory said that a wide area of ​​Hong Kong may be affected by heavy rain in the short term, and the public should be more vigilant.

At 7:00 in the morning, the Observatory recorded a temperature of 27.7 degrees and a relative humidity of 85 percent; the highest UV index today is predicted to be about 7, indicating a high intensity.

The Observatory said that a wide area of ​​Hong Kong may be affected by heavy rain in the short term.

(Observatory radar chart)

At 5 o'clock in the morning, the tropical depression in the Northwest Pacific gathered about 1,260 kilometers east-southeast of Okinawa. It is expected to move slowly and cross the seas south of Japan.

Weather Overview:

A cold front located in the interior of Guangdong is gradually moving southward and is expected to reach the coastal areas this morning.

Today, Hong Kong is mostly cloudy with showers; the initial rains were sometimes heavy and thunderstorms, and the highest temperature was about 30 degrees.

A light breeze is blowing, and it gradually turns and eases to a fresh northeast wind.

Observatory outlook: The

wind will be strong in the next few days, there will be sunshine during some periods, and the weather will be slightly cooler in the morning.

(Observatory website)

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