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Brace for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms, Hong Kong Observatory warns

Hong 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…

By Samantha Johnson / July 12, 2026

Hong 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.

A spokesman for the Hong Kong Observatory said on Sunday that convective clouds associated with a broad trough of low pressure have been affecting the central South China Sea and are expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.

“Whether the area of low pressure will further develop into a tropical cyclone remains rather uncertain,” the spokesman said.

The forecaster added that the trough of low pressure was expected to move closer to the coast of southern China in the next few days.

On Tuesday, the weather is predicted to be mainly cloudy with occasional showers and a few squally thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to stay between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius (78 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit) with a high probability of significant rainfall.

A day later, the city could expect to see heavier showers in some areas at first, with the weather remaining cloudy with showers and squally thunderstorms. Temperatures on Wednesday are expected to range from 26 to 30 degrees.

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