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Heatwave to persist in Hong Kong before thunderstorms set in midweek

Scorching weather in Hong Kong will persist on Sunday and Monday with maximum temperatures climbing to 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) before a low-pressure system brings squally thunderstorms and unsettled weather by midweek. The Very Hot Weather Warning has been in force since 6.45am on Sunday with temperatures across the city ranging from 28 to 33 degrees, according to the Hong Kong…

Heatwave to persist in Hong Kong before thunderstorms set in midweek

A Very Hot Weather Warning remains in effect for Hong Kong, with temperatures expected to soar to 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) on Sunday and Monday. The Hong Kong Observatory has reported temperatures ranging from 28 to 33 degrees across the city since Sunday morning. At noon in Tai Po, mercury levels reached 34.8 degrees.

The forecaster expects weak winds and very hot conditions in Guangdong tomorrow, followed by thundery showers triggered by high temperatures affecting the region. A low-pressure system is anticipated to bring unsettled weather and squally thunderstorms to the area midweek.

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