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 MORNING AND AT
NIGHT IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.
THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURES IN THE URBAN AREAS FOR TOMORROW
MORNING WILL BE AROUND 11 DEGREES, AND A COUPLE OF DEGREES
LOWER IN THE NEW TERRITORIES. IT WILL BE VERY COLD ON HIGH
GROUND.
PEOPLE ARE ADVISED TO PUT ON WARM CLOTHES AND ENSURE
ADEQUATE INDOOR VENTILATION.
AS IT IS RATHER WINDY IN PARTS OF THE TERRITORY ESPECIALLY
ON HIGH GROUND, WIND CHILL EFFECT WILL BE SIGNIFICANT. THE
TEMPERATURE FELT BY BODY WILL BE LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL AIR
TEMPERATURE. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO WINTRY WINDS MAY LEAD TO
HYPOTHERMIA.
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 07.02.2025
Ends/Friday, February 7, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:20
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