Hong Kong Observatory lifts amber rainstorm warning after 3 hours
Heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour prompted a brief warning Sunday morning.
Deep Dive
The Hong Kong Observatory cancelled the amber rainstorm warning on Sunday at 2:35pm, after issuing the lowest-tier alert at 11:10am. The warning signals heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour. Temperatures were expected to hover between 27 and 31 degrees Celsius under the influence of a low-pressure trough along the southern Chinese coast.
Key Points
- Warning issued at 11:10am, cancelled at 2:35pm the same day.
- Amber is the lowest of three rainstorm warning tiers.
- Threshold: at least 30mm of rain per hour expected or already falling.
Why It Matters
Quick cancellation avoided major disruption, but demonstrates Hong Kong’s efficient weather monitoring and public alert system.