Dominated by a subtropical ridge of high pressure, the weather in South China is good.
The weather in Hong Kong today (Great Heat, 23rd) is forecast to be sunny and very hot during the day. The maximum temperature in the urban area is about 36 degrees, and the New Territories are two or three degrees higher, with mild to moderate southwesterly winds.
The Observatory's outlook is that it will continue to be hot and sunny for the rest of July.
Temperatures will generally reach 35 degrees or above early next week.
The Transport Department said that due to urgent maintenance of water pipes, the slow lane of Waterloo Road (towards Lion Rock Tunnel) near Ko Wo Old Street has been closed, and motorists can only use the remaining lanes.