The extremely hot weather warning is now in effect. Today (23rd) is the 24th solar term, and the Observatory recorded a maximum of 34.7 degrees at about 2 pm, tying the record of the hottest big heat recorded in the urban area in 1972.
In the afternoon, it recorded more than 37 degrees in Sheung Shui and Ta Kwu Ling.
At 12 noon, the Observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 32.8 degrees in the urban area, while Ta Kwu Ling reached 36 degrees, and Shatin and Sheung Shui also reached 35.1 degrees.
The Observatory expects that the subtropical ridge of high pressure will continue to bring continuous fine and extremely hot weather to the region for the rest of July, with high temperatures of 35 degrees continuing to occur in the next two days.
Since Thursday (21st), Hong Kong has experienced a high temperature of over 35 degrees. If the trend continues, there will be a chance to record a high temperature of over 35 degrees for five consecutive days, or set a new record for the number of consecutive days with high temperature.
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High temperature of 35 degrees will continue for the next two days
As of 11:50 a.m., the Observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 32.9 degrees in the urban area. It is expected to reach a maximum of 36 degrees today and a minimum temperature of 28 degrees.
The Observatory predicts that under the domination of the subtropical high pressure ridge, the weather in southern China will be good. Hong Kong will be sunny and very hot this afternoon, and the sky will be clear and clear tonight, with mild to moderate southwesterly winds. It is expected that the rest of July will continue to be hot and sunny, and the temperature will be generally acceptable at the beginning of next week. above 35 degrees.
According to the Observatory's 9-day weather forecast, the next two days will continue to be extremely hot, with the temperature still reaching a maximum of 35 degrees; the following days will hover at a maximum of 33 to 34 degrees.
Until next Friday (29th), there will be showers and a slight cooling in some areas, but the maximum temperature is still expected to reach 33 degrees.
▼On July 22, it was sunny and hot, and the high temperature in Shangshui reached 38.1 degrees at 3 pm▼
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Sheung Shui and Ta Kwu Ling are expected to reach 38 degrees at 2 p.m. Shatin, Tai Po and Sai Kung 37 degrees
The weather was relatively hot at noon today. The Observatory recorded high temperatures in many districts. The temperature in some parts of the New Territories and outlying islands exceeded 35 degrees.
Among them, the hottest recorded in Dameitu was 36 degrees, Waglan Island was 35.7 degrees, Dalong was 35.5 degrees, and Taguling was 35.7 degrees; other areas also generally reached 32 to 34 degrees.
In addition, the Observatory's automatic regional weather forecast shows that the temperature will reach the highest between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. today, with a peak of 38 degrees in Sheung Shui and Ta Kwu Ling, as well as 37 degrees in Shatin, Tai Po, Sai Kung and Shek Kong. 34 to 36 degrees.
▼July 14th at dusk in Hong Kong "Fire Burning Clouds"▼
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There is a chance to record high temperatures above 35 degrees for five consecutive days
The Observatory also recorded a high temperature of 35.6 degrees yesterday (22nd), setting another record for the hottest this year. It was also tied with 2016 and became the second hottest July day in history.
If the high temperature weather forecast by the Observatory continues, that is, Hong Kong has the chance to record high temperatures above 35 degrees for five consecutive days, which will set a new record for the number of consecutive high temperature days.
According to the Observatory's website, the hottest Great Heat since records began in 1884 was 34.7 degrees in 1972.
If the Observatory's prediction of a maximum temperature of 36 degrees is correct, it is bound to set a new high temperature record for the Great Heat. It is also expected to break the record for the highest temperature in July when the Observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees in July 1968 more than half a century ago.
The Observatory recorded 35.6 degrees, the first hottest in history. July day is expected to reach 36 degrees on Saturday in the urban area. The observatory will record 35.2 degrees in the urban area. This year's hottest record is expected to reach 35 degrees for 4 consecutive days from Friday. The hottest record is 37.6 degrees in Happy Valley, and the hot weather continues in August. Traffic | The highest temperature today is about 35 degrees. It is very hot during the day and there is rain in some areas in the morning
