Brace for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms, Hong Kong Observatory warns
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The Hong Kong Observatory has warned of heavy showers and squally thunderstorms for the coming week due to a low-pressure trough affecting the region. It remains uncertain whether the trough will develop into a tropical cyclone. Convective clouds associated with the trough have been observed over the central South China Sea, and heavy rain is expected on Tuesday. The public should prepare for potentially severe weather.
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Hong Kong Observatory issued a public warning about heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Convective clouds associated with a broad trough of low pressure have been affecting the central South China Sea.
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The low-pressure trough driving the storms may develop into a tropical cyclone, but this is uncertain.
Opinion- Hong Kong Observatory issued a public warning about heavy rain and thunderstorms.
- The observatory noted uncertainty about tropical cyclone development.
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Loaded language removedHong Kong’s observatory has warned of heavy showers and squally thunderstorms over the city in the coming week, but said it remains uncertain whether the low-pressure trough driving the storms will develop into a tropical cyclone.
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The low-pressure trough driving the storms may develop into a tropical cyclone, but this is uncertain.
OpinionHeavy rain and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday.
PredictionConvective clouds associated with a broad trough of low pressure have been affecting the central South China Sea.
South China Morning Post