PRESS WEATHER NO. 172 - THUNDERSTORM WARNING (URGENT) (CORRECTION)

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THUNDERSTORM WARNING (URGENT)


CORRECTION TO PRESS WEATHER NO. 160

                    THUNDERSTORM WARNING

 

THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED AT 3:40 P.M. ON 17 APR 2026
WILL REMAIN IN FORCE UNTIL 9:00 P.M. TODAY. A FEW SQUALLY
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR OVER HONG KONG.

 

HAIL WAS REPORTED OVER ISLANDS DISTRICT AT AROUND 5 P.M.

 

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING
PRECAUTIONS WHEN THUNDERSTORMS OCCUR:
 
1. SEEK SAFE SHELTER IF YOU ARE OUTDOORS.
 
2. LEAVE THE WATER. DO NOT SWIM OUTDOORS OR ENGAGE IN OTHER
OUTDOOR WATER SPORTS.
 
3. DO NOT STAND ON HIGH GROUND. KEEP AWAY FROM HIGHLY
CONDUCTIVE OBJECTS, TREES OR MASTS.

DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 19:09 HKT ON 17.04.2026