The Hong Kong Observatory issued a special weather alert today (Jan. 21), warning of sustained cold weather due to a strong winter monsoon. The cold weather warning remains in effect.
On Thursday and Friday (Jan. 22 and 23), it is expected to remain mostly cloudy with persistently cold conditions. Urban areas will see minimum temperatures of around 11–12°C, with temperatures in the New Territories dipping 2–3°C lower. Daytime temperatures are likely to rise only slightly.
This morning, the Observatory recorded a temperature of 15°C in urban areas, while certain parts of the New Territories, such as Ta Kwu Ling and Tai Mei Tuk, were around 12°C. Other areas, including Shatin, Lau Fau Shan, Sai Kung, and Tseung Kwan O, recorded temperatures of approximately 13°C.
The current cold spell is attributed to a strong winter monsoon and an expansive cloud band affecting the coastal regions of southern China. This cold weather is expected to persist for the next couple of days.
By the weekend and into early next week, the winter monsoon will gradually be replaced by a moderate to strong easterly airflow, leading to a gradual rise in temperatures along southern China's coast. However, mornings will remain cool.
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