Affected by the replenishment of the northeast monsoon and a rain band, Hong Kong turned significantly cooler yesterday. The Observatory predicts that the weather in the coastal areas of Guangdong will be cold in the next one or two days, and issued a cold weather warning yesterday afternoon, which is the first time since winter this year. Today’s minimum is expected to be only 12 degrees Celsius, and the highest is only 14 degrees. It is expected that a strong winter monsoon will reach the coast of South China on Friday night. The weather in this area will turn colder from the weekend to the beginning of next week. .
The Observatory issued it at 4:20 am yesterday. At 4:00 pm, Ta Kwu Ling, Lau Fau Shan, Tuen Mun, Kowloon City and Tai Mei Tuk recorded a low temperature of 13 degrees. A broad band of cloud and rain covered the coast of Guangdong and brought rainy weather to Hong Kong, making the body temperature lower. The Observatory pointed out that the air pressure in central China is rising. It is expected that a supplementary northeast monsoon will reach the south China coast this morning. According to the automatic regional weather forecast, it is expected that the urban area will drop to 12 degrees at dusk today, and only 10 and 11 degrees in many areas.
The temperature will rise slightly tomorrow, with a maximum of 18 degrees on Friday. It is expected that a strong winter monsoon will reach the coast of South China on Friday night. The weather in this area will turn colder from the weekend to the beginning of next week, with strong winds and better weather. The temperature ranges from 9 to 15 degrees on Sunday and next Monday, while it is only 7 degrees in many districts in the New Territories, and only 6 degrees in Ta Kwu Ling. Citizens should keep warm.
Next Thursday (22nd) is the winter solstice of the twenty-four solar terms, which is the day with the shortest day in the whole year. Traditionally, the whole family will gather together for the winter, and there is even a saying of “the big winter festival”. The Observatory predicts that the weather will be mostly fine and dry next Thursday, with the temperature rising to between 14 and 19 degrees, and it will be quite cool in the morning and evening.
The Home Affairs Department opened a total of 18 temporary cold shelters in various districts yesterday for citizens in need to shelter from the cold. The center will remain open while the daytime cold weather warning is still in effect. The SWD reminds the elderly to take care of their health, and appeals to their relatives, friends and neighbors to pay more attention to and condolences to the physical condition of the frail elderly, especially those living alone. If necessary, please call the SWD hotline at 2343 2255.
The Center for Health Protection reminds that the temperature drops suddenly, and the public should pay attention to the changes in their bodies, especially those with chronic respiratory diseases or heart diseases, who are more likely to suffer from the deterioration of the condition due to the sudden drop in temperature. Parents need to make sure their baby or toddler is appropriately dressed when the temperature plummets.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/local/First cold weather warning – minimum 12 degrees today – only 9 degrees on Sunday / 352730?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral