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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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
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The Observatory said that the low pressure area now bringing
heavy showers and thunderstorms to the coast of southern
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