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Hong Kong ties May record for hot nights amid intense heatwave

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Hong Kong is experiencing an intense heatwave, with six consecutive nights recording minimum temperatures of at least 28 degrees Celsius. This ties the May record set in 2021, and another hot night would establish a new record for the month. The heatwave is attributed to an anticyclone aloft, which is limiting cloud cover and allowing for prolonged sunshine, leading to extremely high daytime temperatures. AI

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Hong Kong ties May record for hot nights amid intense heatwave

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

    Will Hong Kong break its May ‘hot night’ record amid ongoing heatwave?

    Hong Kong has recorded six consecutive “hot nights”, tying the longest such streak for May, as an intense heatwave grips the city. The Hong Kong Observatory said the minimum temperature at its headquarters had stayed at or above 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 Fahrenheit) for six straig…

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