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Heavy rains to continue after today’s thunderstorm warning

23 June 2021

By Vir B. Lumicao

 

It was wet and gloomy throughout the day today

The Hong Kong Observatory issued amber rainstorm and thunderstorm warnings this afternoon, Jun 23, as the city experienced heavy showers and some squally thunderstorms.

However, no typhoon signal was raised. Temperatures ranged between 26 and 29 degrees.

Heavier showers with squally thunderstorms are forecast for early tomorrow, easing off gradually in the next few days. But there should be sunny intervals with a few showers over the weekend.

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The Observatory issued the amber rainstorm warning at 12:45pm as a low pressure area in the Pearl River Estuary area brought heavy showers in parts of the city. However, the signal was cancelled at 3:30pm.

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The thunderstorm warning, on the other hand, was issued at 12:15, and was extended until 4:45 p.m., as thundery weather associated with the low pressure trough was expected.

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The Observatory advised the public to stay indoors during the thunderstorms, and after its cancellation, still cautioned people to be alert for flooding in low-lying areas.

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Hong Kong is expected to remain cloudy for the rest for the day with  showers and light to moderate southwesterly winds.


Heavy rain is expected overnight, with squally thunderstorms. The rainy weather will continue until Friday.

Sunny intervals are forecast over the weekend until Monday, as a southwesterly air stream hovers over the coast of Guangdong. Tuesday and Wednesday next week will remain mostly cloudy, but the rains will ease gradually later in the week.

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The Observatory said that the low pressure area now bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms to the coast of southern China will gradually weaken in the next few days.

 

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