The whole city continued to be hot. The extreme hot weather warning has been in effect for more than 286 hours until 12:00 noon today (27th), breaking the record set in 2007 and becoming the third "long-lived" extreme hot weather warning that has been in effect for the longest period of time on record in Hong Kong.
The Observatory expects that the high-altitude anticyclone will continue to bring hot and sunny weather to southern China this week and early next week. The predicted maximum temperature in the next nine days will also be above 32 degrees Celsius. If the hot weather warning is maintained, it may challenge a higher record.
The Observatory expects the weather in Hong Kong to be between 29 and 35 degrees Celsius today. As of 12 noon, the highest temperature in many districts in Hong Kong has recorded over 33 degrees, of which Tai Mei Tu recorded 36 degrees, Waglan Island and Tseung Kwan O recorded 35.6 degrees. The temperature recorded 35.4 degrees, and the UV index reached a very high level of 10.4. The highest UV index is expected to reach a very high level of 11. Citizens should take precautions against sunstroke in outdoor activities.
▼July 26, the hot weather warning came into effect on the 12th day▼
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The Observatory expects that the temperature in Hong Kong will range from 29 to 35 degrees Celsius today, and the highest UV index is predicted to reach an extremely high level of 11. The Observatory issued a special weather reminder at 6 o'clock this morning to remind the public that the high temperature weather will continue, and be sure to add enough water. If you do not feel comfortable resting or seeking help immediately, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
The hot weather warning lasted for more than 286 hours, becoming the third "longest life" on record
Since the Observatory issued the extreme hot weather warning at 1:45 pm on July 15, it has exceeded 286 hours and 30 minutes since 12:10 noon today, breaking the 286 hours and 10 minutes maintained since the issuance on July 24, 2007 and becoming the local The third longest on record.
The most "long-lived" hot weather warning was issued on July 11, 2020, and it lasted for 467 hours, or about 19 days; if this warning is still in effect in the next 9 days, it may replace the record and become the hottest .
The highest temperature in many districts exceeds 33 degrees Celsius
According to data from the Observatory, as of 12:00 noon, the highest temperature recorded in many districts in Hong Kong today exceeded 33 degrees Celsius. Among them, Tai Mei Tu recorded 36 degrees, Waglan Island and Tseung Kwan O recorded 35.6 degrees, and Happy Valley recorded 35.4 degrees. Shek Kong 35 degrees, Wong Tai Sin, Ta Kwu Ling 34.9 degrees, Sha Tin 34.7 degrees, Tai Po 34.6 degrees, Sai Kung, Pak Tam Chung, Kau Sai Chau, Tai Long 34.5 degrees, Sheung Shui 34.4 degrees, Wetland Park also recorded 34.3 degrees, Kowloon The city recorded 34 degrees.
▼On July 24, the Observatory recorded a record high of 36.1 degrees in July▼
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The Observatory expects hot weather to continue until early next week
The Observatory pointed out that the high-altitude anticyclone is bringing generally fine weather to southern China. Hong Kong is sunny and very hot today, with mild to moderate southwesterly winds.
The Observatory expects that the high-altitude anticyclone will bring continuous fine and hot weather to southern China from the rest of this week to the beginning of next week. As the high-altitude anticyclone weakens slightly and is affected by high-altitude disturbances, there will be showers in southeastern China in the middle and late next week. increase.
In addition, the tropical cyclone located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean will generally move towards the East China Sea and develop gradually in the next few days.
The Observatory expects rain next Thursday, temperatures will drop slightly
As for the nine-day weather, the Observatory predicts that the maximum temperature in Hong Kong will still exceed 33 degrees Celsius in the next nine days, the maximum temperature tomorrow will be 35 degrees, and it will drop to 34 degrees in the next few days. However, there are showers in some areas. It is expected that there will be a few showers next Thursday (August 4), there will only be sunshine for a short time, and the temperature will drop slightly to 28 to 32 degrees.
▼On July 25, the observatory recorded a high temperature of 35.8 degrees ▼
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Weather and Traffic｜Today the highest in the urban area is 35 degrees, and the New Territories are one or two degrees higher. There will be showers on the weekend. The "hot blast" weather in July has broken 6 high temperature records. The highest temperature of 35.2 degrees was recorded in the urban area. Traffic today was sunny and hot. The highest temperature of 36 degrees in the urban area continued until the fiery Sheung Shui at the beginning of next week.