Avertizari vremea, Tung Shing Lei

Thunderstorm Warning issued at 2:45 a.m. on 7 Jul 2026 has been extended until 11:30 a.m. today. A few severe squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. Violent gusts reaching 90 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 immediately 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 violent gusts. Beware of flying debris and falling objects. 5. Drivers using highways and flyovers should reduce speed to be alert to violent gusts.

Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal was issued at 5:30 a.m. on 7 July The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Amber. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue. There will be flooding in some low-lying and poorly drained areas. People who are likely to be affected should take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risk posed by the heavy rain and flooding. 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. 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 8:23 a.m. on 7 July. Heavy rain is affecting the northern part of the New Territories, especially in Pat Heung and Kam Tin, Sheung Shui, Ta Kwu Ling 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.