The Hong Kong Observatory issued a special weather alert this morning (Jan. 20), predicting a significant drop in temperatures tonight. From Wednesday (Jan. 21) to Friday (Jan. 23), the minimum temperatures in urban areas are expected to be around 11 to 12 degrees Celsius, and 2 to 3 degrees lower in the New Territories.
Acting Senior Scientific Officer of Observatory Lee Fung-ying stated in a radio program that this drop in temperature is classified as "wet cold," unlike the "dry cold" experienced in early January, when the sun was abundant. The perceived temperature for residents may be much lower than the actual temperature.
Lee noted that this week, due to a cloud band covering Hong Kong, there will be less sunshine, and some weather models predict light rain in Guangdong from Wednesday to Thursday, with temperatures expected to be even lower than at the beginning of the month.
She mentioned that strong winds will exacerbate the feeling of cold, as they will accelerate heat loss from the body, creating a "wind chill," especially in open areas where the wind blows directly.
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