Northeast Monsoon to Bring Strong Winds and Cold Snap Ahead of Lidong
HK01 · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a weather advisory warning residents to prepare for a significant temperature drop as a northeast monsoon approaches the coast of Guangdong. The monsoon, reaching strong wind intensity, is set to arrive on Friday evening (November 6), bringing windy conditions through the weekend. Saturday marks the traditional solar term of Lidong (Start of Winter), and this year it coincides with the strongest winds forecast over the next nine days, with offshore and highland areas experiencing winds up to force 7 on the Beaufort scale. By Tuesday morning (November 10), temperatures across many districts are expected to fall below 20 degrees Celsius, signaling a definitive shift into autumn weather patterns.
Key Points
- Saturday (November 7) will see the strongest winds of the period, with offshore and highland areas experiencing force 7 easterly winds, reaching strong wind level .
- By Tuesday morning (November 10), automatic regional weather forecasts show temperatures dropping to 19 degrees in Tuen Mun, Lau Fau Shan, Sheung Shui, Tai Po, Sha Tin, Peng Chau, and Wong Chuk Hang .
- Shek Kong and Tseung Kwan O are forecast to reach 18 degrees on Tuesday morning, while Ta Kwu Ling will be the coldest at 17 degrees .
- Urban temperatures on Tuesday will range from 21 to 27 degrees with generally fine weather and dry conditions during the day .
- Typhoon Firefly (烟花) is projected to traverse waters south of Japan over the next one to two days before transitioning into an extratropical cyclone .
Why It Matters
This cold snap marks the first major temperature drop of the autumn season, offering Hong Kong residents relief from the persistent humidity of recent months. The arrival of the northeast monsoon signals the beginning of the traditional winter pattern for the region, with dry conditions and wider temperature variations between day and night expected to continue into mid-November. Vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly living in exposed areas, should take precautions against the sudden temperature decline.
This cold snap marks the first major temperature drop of the autumn season, offering Hong Kong residents relief from the persistent humidity of recent months. The arrival of the northeast monsoon signals the beginning of the traditional winter pattern for the region, with dry conditions and wider temperature variations between day and night expected to continue into mid-November. Vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly living in exposed areas, should take precautions against the sudden temperature decline.