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Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning with heavy showers expected

Hong Kong has issued a red rainstorm warning due to heavy thundery showers expected to persist through the weekend until Monday. The Observatory raised the warning to red, indicating over 50mm of rain per hour, with intense gusts up to 80km/h anticipated. Afternoon classes have been suspended, though most schools are currently closed for summer break. AI

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Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning with heavy showers expected

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Olga Wong ·

    Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning as thundery showers to last over weekend

    Heavy thundery showers are expected in Hong Kong on Friday and will continue until Monday, according to the city’s weather forecaster, which escalated the rainstorm warning to red in the morning. The Observatory raised the amber rainstorm warning to red at 11.05am on Friday, mean…