Avertizari vremea, Birds Pass

Thunderstorm Warning issued at 1:30 a.m. on 18 Jun 2026 has been extended until 10:30 p.m. today. Squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. Intense gusts reaching 80 kilometres per hour or above may affect Hong Kong. Members of the public are advised to take the following precautions when thunderstorms occur: 1. Seek safe shelter as soon as possible if you are outdoors. 2. Leave the water. Do not swim outdoors or engage in other outdoor water sports. 3. Do not stand on high ground. Keep away from highly conductive objects, trees or masts. 4. Take precautions against intense gusts. Beware of flying debris and falling objects. 5. Drivers using highways and flyovers should reduce speed to be alert to intense gusts.

Red Rainstorm Warning Signal was issued at 8:30 p.m. on 18 June The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Red. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 50 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue. Further heavy rain could cause, if not already caused, serious road flooding and traffic congestion and could disrupt normal school hours. Parents, students, school authorities and school-bus drivers should listen to radio or television announcements on schools. People who have to travel should carefully consider the weather and road conditions and take necessary precautions. Heavy rain will bring flash floods, and flooding is occurring or is expected to occur in watercourses. People should stay away from watercourses. Residents living in close proximity to rivers should stay alert to weather conditions and should consider evacuation if their homes may become flooded. The Observatory reminds members of the public to continue to exercise due care against the danger posed by the heavy rain. People who are likely to be affected by heavy rain and flooding should take necessary precautions to avoid losses. Please listen to radio or watch television for traffic conditions and further announcements on the rainstorm.

Special Announcement on Flooding in the northern New Territories updated by the Hong Kong Observatory at 8:10 p.m. on 18 June. Heavy rain is affecting the northern part of the New Territories, especially in Yuen Long, Pat Heung and Kam Tin, San Tin and Ngau Tam Mei, Sheung Shui area(s). Residents in the northern New Territories, who are likely to be affected, are advised to take necessary precautions to avoid possible flood damage. Heavy rain may bring about flash floods. People should stay away from watercourses. They should also pay attention to the flood sirens if they are nearby.

Landslip Warning was updated at 2:15 p.m. on 18 June The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Landslip Warning. Keep away from steep slopes or retaining walls. Motorists should avoid driving in hilly areas or on roads with landslip warning signs. Cancel non-essential appointments, stay at home or remain in a safe shelter. If you see signs of landslip danger, keep away from the area and report to the Police. Temporary shelters provided by District Offices are now open. If you receive a notice to evacuate because of landslip danger, or believe that your home is endangered, you should make immediate arrangements to move to a safe shelter.