Hong Kong Amber Rainstorm Warning as Maysak Brings Gusts and Swells
Tropical Cyclone Maysak triggers amber alert with violent gusts and dangerous swells...
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Saturday afternoon, July 4, 2026, as Tropical Cyclone Maysak continues to affect the region. The warning was issued at 2pm, after the standby typhoon signal was replaced by a strong monsoon signal at 3.21am on Saturday. The Observatory reported that Maysak is expected to move across Beibu Wan (Gulf of Tonkin) and then enter Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and inland Vietnam before weakening.
Under the influence of the southeast monsoon associated with a ridge of high pressure, local winds will remain strong offshore and on high ground initially. Showers are expected to become heavier in some areas, with squally thunderstorms and violent gusts. The public has been urged to stay away from the shoreline and avoid water sports due to dangerous swells. The unsettled weather pattern is forecast to last until the middle of next week.
- Amber rainstorm warning issued at 2pm on July 4, 2026
- Tropical Cyclone Maysak moving toward Beibu Wan and then inland Vietnam
- Dangerous swells, violent gusts, and squally thunderstorms expected until mid-next week
Why It Matters
Hong Kong residents must avoid shorelines and water sports due to dangerous weather from Maysak.