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Hong Kong weather watchdog said that the city will experience rain and thunderstorms tomorrow, Thursday as it continues to monitor the probability of a tropical cyclone development. The forecaster said that unsettled weather would affect the city, with a broad area of low pressure over the central part of the South China Sea expected to move closer to Western Guangdong and Hainan Island between Wednesday and Thursday. “Under its influence, there will be a few showers locally later [on Wednesday], and more showers with squally thunderstorms [on Thursday],” the forecaster said. Hong Kong Observatory added that it was closely monitoring whether the area of low pressure would develop into a tropical cyclone. It also issued a very hot weather warning at 6.54am, with the mercury climbing up to around 33°C in urban areas and a few degrees higher in the New Territories.

Hong Kong Weather Observatory has issued an amber rainstorm signal with the warning of the potential flash floods that can hit some low-lying and poorly drained areas. The Hong Kong weather watchdog reported the warning at 7.30am on Tuesday, which means heavy rain exceeding 30 millimetres has fallen or is expected to fall across the city. The forecaster said “Heavy rain may bring about flash floods. People should stay away from watercourses. People who are likely to be affected by flooding should take necessary precautions to avoid losses,” it said. The area of intense thundery showers associated with an active southwesterly airstream is affecting the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary, according to the Observatory. According to the report, more than 20 millimetres of rainfall were recorded over Hong Kong’s New Territories in the morning. Over 50 millimetres, meanwhile, were recorded over Shenzhen and even exceeded 150 millimetres over Zhongshan and Zhuhai. The temperature on Tuesday is set to range from 27°C - 29°C. It was added that the weather is expected to improve and be hot over Guangdong in the next few days, but there will still be a few showers over the region.

14th June 2025 – Hong Kong The Hong Kong Observatory has raised the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 at 12:20 pm today as Tropical Cyclone Wutip moves across the boundary of Guangdong and Guangxi, bringing heavy squally showers, thunderstorms, and strong winds to southern China. Weather Conditions & Warnings -Wind speeds of 41–62 km/h expected, with gale-force winds on high ground later in the evening. - Rough seas and swells —residents are advised to avoid shorelines and secure loose objects. - Mainly cloudy skies with occasional squally showers and thunderstorms** throughout the day. Forecast f or Coming Days - Heavy rainfall and strong winds will persist into the early hours of tomorrow (15th June), with rough seas gradually moderating later in the day. - Unsettled weather continues into next week, with occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms due to an active southwesterly airstream. - Improvement expected mid-to-late week as an anticyclone aloft strengthens, bringing drier and hotter conditions. Residents are urged to stay updated on weather alerts and take necessary precautions.