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| Frost is expected in Ta Kwu Ling, New Territories (RTHK file photo) |
The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a cold weather warning Thursday afternoon, saying residents should expect temperatures to drop significantly overnight and in the next few days.
Friday will see the temperature dropping to 12 degrees in the
urban areas, and a couple of degrees lower in the New Territories and on high
ground.
It will be colder on Saturday, when the lowest temperature is forecast
to drop to 11 degrees early in the morning.
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Frost is also expected to appear in the inland areas of the New
Territories and on high ground during the weekend.
The Observatory noted that frost typically occurs from December to
February in Hong Kong, with the last one being recorded in Ta Kwu Ling on Dec
24, 2023.
Residents are advised to wear thicker clothing as the wind chill
factor on high ground will make it feel colder than the actual air temperature.
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The elderly should be paid special care as they are prone to feel
the cold weather more. Prolonged exposure to extreme cold could lead to
hypothermia.
The Observatory said an intense winter monsoon is currently affecting inland Guangdong, and will reach the coastal areas of Hong Kong starting Thursday night, causing a drastic drop in temperatures.
