Hong Kong heatwave to persist before showers bring relief later this week
More frequent showers expected later this week should bring relief from Hong Kong’s extreme heat, the city’s weather forecaster has said, although scorching conditions will persist in the coming days, with temperatures in some areas forecast to reach at least 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit). The Hong Kong Observatory said on Monday that outer subsiding airflow associated with Tropical Cyclone…
Hong Kong is bracing for a prolonged heatwave before the arrival of showers to provide relief, according to the city's weather forecaster. The extreme temperatures, forecasted to reach at least 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit), will continue until Wednesday or Thursday. The Hong Kong Observatory, citing the impact of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin's outer subsiding airflow, attributed the ongoing heat to the extreme weather conditions affecting Guangdong and Hong Kong.
Temperatures have soared above 32 degrees across various parts of the city, with Wong Tai Sin recording a high of 35.1 degrees Celsius on Monday morning. A persistent heat stress warning remains in effect, prompting the Labour Department to issue an amber heat stress at work warning. While the cyclone has made landfall in Zhejiang, its extended circulation continues to influence Hong Kong's weather patterns, resulting in northerly or northwesterly winds that bring hotter inland air towards coastal regions.
Health authorities urge the public to remain vigilant about their health, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and stay hydrated. They also warn of heightened risks for vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, and obese individuals.
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