[Updated report at 11:05]
[Yahoo News Report]A “Special Weather Alert” was issued at 11:05, indicating that a severe thunderstorm band located at the Pearl River Estuary is gradually moving eastward. Heavy showers and severe squally thunderstorms are expected to occur in Hong Kong in the next hour or two. Citizens should be vigilant.
Yellow Rainstorm Warning Signal and Thunderstorm Warning are now in force.
Weather radar image (128 km) The latest image is at 11:00 Hong Kong time on April 23, 2024
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The yellow rainstorm warning signal is in effect. Heavy showers and severe squally thunderstorms are expected in Hong Kong in the next hour or two | Yahoo
[Updated report at 10:15]
The Observatory issued a “Localized Heavy Rain Warning” at 10:10, stating that the rain in Sai Kung District is particularly heavy, and heavy rain exceeding 70 millimeters per hour has been recorded or is expected, and severe flooding may occur.
People who may be affected should take appropriate precautions to prevent possible losses caused by flooding. Heavy rain may cause flash floods and members of the public are advised to stay away from rivers. Motorists should be aware of possible severe flooding and traffic congestion on roads.
[Updated report at 08:30]
The Observatory issued a yellow rainstorm warning signal at 8:30 am.
The yellow rainstorm warning signal indicates that heavy rain with an hourly rainfall exceeding 30 millimeters has been recorded or is expected to occur in a wide area of Hong Kong, and the rain may continue. Flooding may occur in some low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage. Members of the public who may be affected by heavy rain and flooding should take appropriate precautions to prevent possible losses.
Heavy rain may cause flash floods and members of the public are advised to stay away from rivers. Members of the public who may be affected by river flooding should take appropriate precautions to avoid losses. Members of the public are advised to pay attention to radio or television stations broadcasting reports on traffic conditions and other heavy rain news.
Weather radar image (64 km) The latest image is at 08:24 on April 23, 2024, Hong Kong time
[Updated report at 07:45]
The Observatory issued a “Special Weather Alert” at 7:45, stating that heavy rain may affect a wide area of Hong Kong in the next few hours and the public should be vigilant.
Weather radar image (64 km) The latest image is at 7:42 Hong Kong time on April 23, 2024
[Original report]
The Observatory issued a “Special Weather Alert” at 6 a.m. today (23rd), stating that severe thunderstorms will continue to develop in the Pearl River Estuary area. It is expected that heavy rainfall and squally thunderstorms will occur in Hong Kong in the next two to three hours. Citizens should be vigilant.
Weather radar image (128 km) The latest image is at 7:12 Hong Kong time on April 23, 2024
