HKO warns of widespread heavy rain in Hong Kong in coming hours
The Hong Kong Observatory issued two weather alerts early Saturday, warning of heavy rain approaching from the Pearl River Estuary. The public is urged to stay alert as widespread rain is expected in the next few hours.
By Adam,
Editor in Chief
14 Nov 2026 at 03:34 HKT · updated 14 Nov, 04:24
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The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) issued a special weather tip shortly after midnight on Saturday, warning that a rain area over the waters west of the Pearl River Estuary and south of Hong Kong was gradually approaching. Rain was expected to be heavy at times in the next few hours, the Observatory said.
At around 2am, the Observatory issued another special weather tip, stating that widespread areas of Hong Kong could be affected by heavy rain in the next two to three hours. The public was urged to be on the alert.
