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Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning

By The Likely · Updated Oct 3, 7:06 AM ET · Drawn from 2 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

Hong Kong Observatory canceled an amber rainstorm warning at 9:10 a.m. on October 3.

Why it mattersResidents should prepare for drier weather early in the month, though wetter conditions may return toward the end.

How we got here

  1. The Observatory projected normal-to-below-normal rainfall overall, with possible increased rain later in the month. Hk
  2. The Observatory issued a thunderstorm warning for the eastern New Territories. Hk
  3. At 4:45 p.m., the Observatory reported a localized heavy-rain advisory, with more than 70 mm of hourly rain fallen or expected in affected areas; reporting highlighted the North District. Hk
  4. The Observatory issued a special flood announcement for the northern New Territories and canceled it two hours later. Worldnaturaldisasters, Hk
  5. The Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning, considered a red warning, maintained amber, and later canceled it. Hk, Hk

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