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  "id": 399309,
  "title": "Hong Kong weather observatory posts record high temperature",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/hong-kong-weather-observatory-posts-record-high-temperature-399309",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-09T18:53:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
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    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-08-hong-kong-weather-observatory-high.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, Hong Kong's weather observatory recorded a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) as Typhoon Dolphin carried warm air into the city, according to the meteorological service. This surpassed the previous high of 36.6°C (98°F) set on August 22, 2017, during Typhoon Hato. The Sheung Shui weather station in the city's north reached an even higher temperature of 39.8°C (104°F), the highest since automatic weather stations began in the 1980s.\n\nThe approaching storm has already led to widespread flight cancellations and evacuations along China's east coast, with over 1,000 flights affected and authorities issuing a top-level alert. Typhoon Dolphin is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday in Zhejiang or Fujian provinces. Meteorologists warn that extremely hot weather will persist through Tuesday as the storm's outer subsiding air persists. The Hong Kong Observatory advises citizens to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities due to the very hot weather conditions. Climate scientists note that human-induced climate change is causing more frequent and intense extreme heat events globally.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong's weather observatory has reported a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) on Sunday, as Typhoon Dolphin brought warm air to the city. This surpasses the previous record of 36.6°C (98°F) set in 2017. The Sheung Shui station recorded a high of 39.8°C (104°F), the highest since automatic weather stations were introduced in the 1980s. The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a \"Very Hot Weather Warning\" advising citizens to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities.",
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        "title": "Hong Kong weather observatory posts record high temperature",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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