Yellow rainstorm warning in effect!
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an Amber Rainstorm Warning at 3:30 p.m., indicating that heavy rain with an hourly rainfall exceeding 30 mm has been recorded or expected over a wide area of Hong Kong, and the rain may continue.
In addition to the yellow rain, the Observatory also issued a warning of heavy rain in some areas, referring to the particularly heavy rain in Wong Tai Sin District, Kowloon City District and Sai Kung. Heavy rain with an hourly rainfall exceeding 70 mm has been recorded or is expected to reach the level of black rain. Severe flooding may occur.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a special report on the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 3:30 p.m., stating that heavy rain with an hourly rainfall exceeding 30 mm has been recorded or is expected to occur in a wide area of Hong Kong, and the rain is likely to continue, some low-lying areas and insufficient drainage Flooding will occur in good areas.
The Observatory appeals to members of the public who may be affected by heavy rain and flooding to take appropriate precautionary measures to prevent possible losses. Heavy rain may cause flash floods. The Observatory reminds the public to stay away from rivers.
▼The Observatory issued a yellow rainstorm warning on August 3▼
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▼A moment of lightning beauty on the evening of August 2▼
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Severe flooding may occur in Kwun Tong and Kowloon City with rainfall exceeding 70 mm per hour
In addition to the yellow rain, the Observatory also issued a warning of heavy rain in some areas, indicating that the rain in Kwun Tong District and Kowloon City District is particularly heavy. Heavy rain with an hourly rainfall exceeding 70 mm has been recorded or is expected to reach the level of black rain, which may occur Severe flooding.
Special weather reminder: showers and thunderstorms are affecting the coast of Guangdong and gradually developing
The Observatory also issued a special weather alert at about 3 p.m., stating that showers and thunderstorms are affecting the coast of Guangdong and gradually developing. It is expected that the rain will be heavy in some areas of Hong Kong in the next one or two hours, and the public should be vigilant.
▼On July 2, Typhoon Siamba hit Hong Kong Xinghua Village with big waves▼
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An area of low pressure could develop into a tropical cyclone early to mid-next week
In addition, Hong Kong may be windy next week. The Observatory said that in the early to middle of next week, a low pressure area will bring unstable weather to the South China Sea, and it is more likely to develop into a tropical cyclone.
According to the forecast of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, a low-pressure area will form in the South China Sea on the 8th of this month, and it is expected to move northward and gradually press against Hong Kong.
More pictures｜Thunderstorm brought 7,000 lightning strikes in 3 hours at night for photography enthusiasts, the night sky burst into flames for several days, and Lin Chaoying insisted on not turning on the air conditioner. FB taught to use a USB fan to make the airflow to cool off the heat. In July, the extreme high temperature broke 11 records. Observatory: the hottest month ever in Hong Kong The hot weather warning was in effect for more than 216 hours, the Observatory recorded 36.1 degrees, the hottest July day in 138 years
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