Thunderstorm Warning issued at 7:50 a.m. on 27 Jul 2024 will
remain in force until 10:00 a.m. today. A few squally
thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. Intense
gusts of around 80 kilometres per hour were recorded at
Waglan Island at around 8:45 a.m.
Intense gusts reaching 80 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 as soon as possible if you are staying
outdoors.
2. Leave the water. Do not swim outdoors or engage in other
outdoor water sports.
3. Do not stand on high grounds. Keep away from highly
conductive objects, trees or masts.
4. Take precautions against intense gusts. Beware of flying
debris and falling objects.
5. Drivers using highways and flyovers should reduce speed
to be alert to intense gusts.
Issued at 08:50 HKT 27/Jul/2024 HKT on 27.07.2024