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Written by: Cao Jiajun
2020-12-30 06:17
Last update date: 2020-12-30 06:23
Affected by the strong cold wave, the temperature in Guangdong dropped significantly.
The temperature in various districts of Hong Kong this morning was about four to five degrees lower than yesterday.
The strong monsoon signal is now in effect.
Strong northerly winds are expected in Hong Kong, with an average wind speed exceeding 40 kilometers per hour.
The gusts reached gale intensity occasionally.
The weather turned significantly colder today.
Sunny and dry.
During the day the temperature rose to about 16 degrees.
At night, the temperature in the urban area further dropped to a minimum of about 10 degrees, and the temperature in the New Territories was lower by two or three degrees.
The cold weather warning is now in effect.
The Observatory predicts that Hong Kong will be cold in the next few days.
The Observatory urges the public to keep warm, wear more warm clothes, and keep indoor air circulation.
The public should also avoid being exposed to the cold wind for a long time to avoid catching cold and affecting their health.
In the past hour at 4:30 in the morning, the highest sustained wind speed recorded on Waglan Island was 66 kilometers per hour and the highest gust was 75 kilometers per hour.
At night, the temperature in the urban area further dropped to a minimum of about 10 degrees, and the temperature in the New Territories was lower by two or three degrees.
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The Observatory calls for preventive measures to prevent strong gusts
The Observatory urges that if you are in a windy place and you will be hit by a northerly wind, you should take precautions to prevent damage from strong gusts.
Flower pots and objects that may be blown down by the wind should be moved indoors.
(Observatory website)
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