Observatory warns of extreme heat through Monday
Bastillepost · 5 SOURCESabout 7 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a special weather reminder at 11:45am on Friday, warning that extreme heat will continue from the weekend to next Monday, with some parts of Hong Kong reaching 37 degrees Celsius or above . The heat is linked to subsiding air associated with Tropical Cyclone Baihai Tun as it moves toward Zhejiang and northern Fujian, and forecasters expect high temperatures to continue into the middle of next week .
Key Points
- The Very Hot Weather Warning is in force, and the Observatory says the most intense heat is expected from Saturday through Monday .
- Some districts may hit 37 degrees Celsius or above, while New Territories areas were earlier forecast to reach 36 degrees or higher .
- Friday's local forecast said urban temperatures could reach about 34 degrees, with the New Territories two to three degrees hotter .
- Winds over Guangdong are weak and skies are generally fine, though isolated showers and squally thunderstorms may develop later .
- A low-pressure area near Hainan is expected to move across the north-central South China Sea over Friday and Saturday, staying relatively far from Hong Kong .
Why It Matters
The warning points to a prolonged heat episode rather than a single hot day, raising health risks for outdoor workers, hikers, athletes, children and the elderly . The Observatory is also monitoring the low-pressure area near Hainan, even though current forecasts say it should remain at a considerable distance from Hong Kong .