Hong Kong issues its first “very hot weather” warning of the year as temperatures are expected to rise to the low-to-mid 30s Celsius. The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) issues the warning on Tuesday morning, citing an anticyclone aloft that brings generally fine and very hot weather to the coast of Guangdong. Forecasters expect the high temperatures to continue for several days, with the conditions expected to persist until Friday.
One report says the mercury could reach up to 33°C, while another reports a higher forecast peak of 35°C. Both outlets link the warning to the HKO’s heat alert system and the forecast outlook for sustained hot conditions rather than a short-term spike.
The HKO’s warning is intended to alert the public to the risks associated with extreme heat. Authorities continue to monitor weather patterns and temperature forecasts as the warning period runs through the end of the workweek.
