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Written by: Golden Chess
2021-05-25 12:27
Last update date: 2021-05-25 12:27
This morning (25th) there was heavy rain in many districts in Hong Kong. The Observatory issued local heavy rain warnings to Yuen Long District, North District and Sai Kung District, indicating that the rain in the area concerned is extremely heavy and the rainfall is expected to exceed 70 mm per hour. The black rainstorm warning signal level has been reached.
The Observatory issued a special weather warning until nearly 11:30 in the morning, stating that another thunderstorm belt was approaching Hong Kong from the south, and the rain might be heavy in some areas in the next two to three hours.
The Observatory predicts that affected by the high-altitude anticyclone in the northern part of the South China Sea, the coastal areas will continue to be extremely hot in the next two or three days, with a few showers.
The active southwest monsoon will bring showers and thunderstorms to southern China on weekends and early next week. It is expected that there will be showers and thunderstorms for six consecutive days starting from Saturday (29th), but the weather is still hot, with the highest temperature in the urban area reaching 32 degrees.
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During class and school this morning, heavy rain fell in many districts.
As of 11:30 in the morning today, the rainfall in the North District and Sai Kung was particularly heavy, with an hourly rainfall of 70 millimetres.
The Observatory stated that serious flooding may occur in these areas and issued a special report on flooding in the northern New Territories.
According to the Observatory, showers and thunderstorms associated with the trough of low pressure are affecting the coast of Guangdong.
At the same time, the high-altitude anticyclone covered the northern part of the South China Sea.
According to the radar chart, another thunderstorm belt approached south of Hong Kong, temporarily moving in the direction of Lantau Island and Hong Kong Island.
According to the forecast of the two-hour rainfall approaching, there will also be rainfall in Kowloon East and Hong Kong Island East from 1 pm.
▼Heavy rain in Yuen Long District this morning▼
Six consecutive days of showers from Saturday with thunderstorms in some areas
The Observatory predicts that it will be generally cloudy today with showers and thunderstorms. Initially, there will be heavy rain in some areas with light breeze.
Looking forward to the next two or three days, the intense heat will continue and there will be a few showers; there will be more showers and thunderstorms early next week.
Tomorrow (26th) there will be sunshine for part of the time, there will be a few showers, and the day will be very hot.
The temperature in the urban area ranges from 28 to 33 degrees. In many areas of the New Territories, including Sheung Shui and Tai Po, the temperature is as high as 35 degrees, and it is expected to reach 37 degrees in Cheung Chau.
From Saturday (29th) onwards, it is expected that the sunshine will be left off. The Observatory is expected to be mostly cloudy with showers for six consecutive days, and there will be thunderstorms in some areas.
The temperature also ranges from 28 to 32 degrees. Although it is not too hot, people should be careful not to bring rain gear when they go out.
▼Heavy rain in Saigon area this morning▼
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