Temperatures in some parts of Hong Kong could hit 36 degrees Celsius (97 Fahrenheit) or above over the coming weekend under the influence of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin, according to the city’s forecaster, which warned residents to take precautions against heatstroke.The Hong Kong Observatory said weak winds would linger over the city on Friday, with hot weather persisting over the next few days and pushing temperatures to 36 degrees or higher in certain parts of the New Territories.“Under the influence of the outer subsiding air of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin, the weather will be extremely hot over the weekend,” the forecaster said.
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FRI · 2026-08-07 · 03:40 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0807-99968
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Temperatures could hit 36 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong over extremely hot weekend
Hong Kong is expected to experience extremely hot weather this weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 36 degrees Celsius (97 Fahrenheit) or higher in some areas, particularly the New Territories. The Hong Kong Observatory attributes this heatwave to the outer subsiding air of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin.
Kate ChanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-07 · 03:40 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong is expected to experience extremely hot weather this weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 36 degrees Celsius (97 Fahrenheit) or higher in some areas, particularly the New Territories. The Hong Kong Observatory attributes this heatwave to the outer subsiding air of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin. The forecaster has advised residents to take precautions against heatstroke. Weak winds are anticipated to persist on Friday, contributing to the ongoing hot conditions over the next few days.
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Residents are warned to take precautions against heatstroke.
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Weak winds will linger over the city on Friday.
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The hot weather is influenced by the outer subsiding air of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin.
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Temperatures could hit 36 degrees Celsius or above in parts of Hong Kong this weekend.
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