THE COLD WEATHER WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE HONG KONG
OBSERVATORY AT 4:20 P.M.
COLD WEATHER IS EXPECTED IN HONG KONG IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURES IN THE URBAN AREAS FOR TOMORROW
WILL BE AROUND 12 DEGREES. IT WILL BE A COUPLE OF DEGREES
LOWER IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
PEOPLE ARE ADVISED TO PUT ON WARM CLOTHES AND ENSURE
ADEQUATE INDOOR VENTILATION.
PEOPLE ARE ALSO ADVISED TO AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
WINTRY WINDS, ESPECIALLY ON HIGH GROUND TO AVOID GETTING
COLD AND HAVING ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS.
IF YOU KNOW OF ELDERLY PERSONS OR PERSONS WITH CHRONIC
MEDICAL CONDITIONS STAYING ALONE, PLEASE CALL OR VISIT THEM
OCCASIONALLY TO CHECK IF THEY NEED ANY ASSISTANCE.
MAKE SURE HEATERS ARE SAFE BEFORE USE, AND PLACE THEM AWAY
FROM ANY COMBUSTIBLES. DO NOT LIGHT FIRES INDOORS AS A
MEANS TO KEEP WARM.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT THERE IS PLENTY OF FRESH AIR IN YOUR
ROOM WHEN YOU ARE USING AN OLD-TYPE GAS WATER HEATER.
DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 16:20 HKT ON 16.12.2017