The weather in Hong Kong has been "hot" recently, and today (22nd) the high temperature has broken another record.
As of 5 p.m., the Observatory recorded a maximum of 35.6 degrees Celsius, which not only broke the highest temperature record so far this year, but also tied with 2016 as the second-hottest July day ever.
In addition, in terms of annual temperature, the 35.6 degrees recorded today has entered the seventh highest annual temperature list on record.
The Observatory has updated the nine-day weather forecast. It is expected that tomorrow (23rd) will be sunny and hot, with a maximum temperature of 36 degrees in the urban area and two or three degrees higher in the New Territories.
The public should pay attention to the prevention of heat stroke.
▼On July 22, the observatory recorded a high temperature record of 35.6 degrees ▼
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Today, more than 37 degrees in Sheung Shui have reached 38.1 degrees in many districts
The Observatory said that under the domination of a subtropical ridge of high pressure, the weather in southern China was good, with abundant sunshine and extreme heat during the day.
The highest temperature recorded at the Observatory today reached 35.6 degrees. Yuen Long, Ta Kwu Ling and Wong Tai Sin all recorded highs of over 37 degrees, and Sheung Shui reached 38.1 degrees.
Today's high temperature broke the record of 35.2 degrees on July 12, making it the hottest day of the year.
The seventh hottest year on record
In addition, 35.6 degrees has broken into several records, including tying the record set in 2016 and becoming the second hottest July day on record, as for the hottest July on record, 35.7 degrees recorded in 1968.
In terms of the highest annual temperature, today's high temperature is also tied with 1963 and 2016, making it the seventh hottest on record.
As for the hottest record, it was 36.6 degrees recorded in 2017.
Tomorrow is the "Great Heat" of the twenty-four solar terms, which is the hottest solar term in the year.
According to the nine-day weather forecast, the Observatory has raised the temperature forecast for tomorrow. It is expected that tomorrow the urban area will be as high as 36 degrees, which is 1 degree higher than the forecast at 11:30 today.
Citizens should be careful of heat stroke when they go out for outdoor activities during the holiday tomorrow.
Sheung Shui Sunday or 38 degrees Observatory dismantling is hot for two reasons. The number of days above 35 degrees may break records. The observatory urban area records 35.5 degrees, which breaks this year's hottest record. Happy Valley 37.6 degrees will continue until August. The hottest record this year is expected to reach 35 degrees for 4 consecutive days from Friday | The high-pressure ridge enveloped for a reason zone up to 37 degrees
