Scorching weather will persist across Hong Kong on Sunday and Monday, with maximum temperatures climbing to 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) before a low-pressure system brings squally Thunderstorms and unsettled weather by midweek.The Very hot weather warning has been in force since 6.45am on Sunday, with temperatures across the city ranging from 28 to 33 degrees, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. Mercury in Tai Po soared to 34.8 degrees at noon.“Winds will be weak and the weather will be very hot over Guangdong tomorrow, and thundery showers triggered by high temperatures will affect the region,” the Observatory said.
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SUN · 2026-08-16 · 04:35 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0816-102720
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Heatwave to persist in Hong Kong before thunderstorms set in midweek
Hong Kong is experiencing a persistent heatwave, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) on Sunday and Monday. The Hong Kong Observatory issued a very hot weather warning on Sunday morning, as temperatures across the city ranged from 28 to 33 degrees, with Tai Po reaching 34.8 degrees at noon.
Natalie WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-16 · 04:35 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong is experiencing a persistent heatwave, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) on Sunday and Monday. The Hong Kong Observatory issued a very hot weather warning on Sunday morning, as temperatures across the city ranged from 28 to 33 degrees, with Tai Po reaching 34.8 degrees at noon. This scorching weather is attributed to weak winds and high temperatures over Guangdong. By midweek, a low-pressure system is forecast to bring squally thunderstorms and unsettled weather to the region.
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Mercury in Tai Po soared to 34.8 degrees at noon on Sunday.
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Temperatures across the city ranged from 28 to 33 degrees on Sunday.
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The very hot weather warning has been in force since 6.45am on Sunday.
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Scorching weather will persist across Hong Kong on Sunday and Monday, with maximum temperatures climbing to 35 degrees Celsius.
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A low-pressure system will bring squally thunderstorms and unsettled weather by midweek.
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