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Wind Alert [HKO link]

During the past 10 minutes ending at 13:40 HKT 20/4/2024:

Ngong Ping recorded STRONG force gusts (60 km/h - F7)
Green Island recorded STRONG force gusts (46 km/h - F6)
Tate's Cairn recorded STRONG force gusts (46 km/h - F6)

Ngong Ping recorded STRONG force mean wind (44 km/h - F6)

Weather Details around Hong Kong [Details] [HKO link]

Tropical Cyclone Information [Details] [HKO link]

Real-time Weather Photos [Details] [HKO link]

The following photo shows the real-time view of Victoria Harbour, as viewed from Central towards the east.

Astronomical / Tidal Information [Details] [HKO link]

Info for 20/04/2024 (Saturday):

Astro. Info				Tide
Sunrise	:	05:59		01:32	0.71 m
Sunset	:	18:45		08:27	1.62 m
Moonrise	:	15:47		13:19	1.20 m
Moonset	:	03:51		19:39	1.83 m

Apr 20, 10:09 HKT: Moon Apogee: 405600 km

Apr 22, 14:44 HKT: Lyrid Shower: ZHR = 20

Apr 22, 18:45 HKT: Moon Descending Node

Apr 24, 07:49 HKT: Full Moon

Weather at a Glance [Details] [HKO link]

Data as of 13:40 on 20/4/2024

• In Brief
• Detailed

28.8 C	76 %	1007.0 hPa
All measurements taken at Hong Kong Observatory

HKO	Temp.:	28.8 C
	RH.:	76 %
	Apparent Temp.:	33.4 C (EXTREME CAUTION)
	Dew Point:	24.1 C
	Temp. of today:	29.5 / 26.8 C (Range 2.7 C)
	Mean SLP.:	1007.0 hPa
King's Park	Wind:	5 km/h (E)
	UV:	N/A
	Rain:	0.0 mm (past 15 min)

Upper-Level Weather Information [Details]

Data as of 08:00 HKT on 20/4/2024 - Level of instability:

Delta P Values

At 2024/04/20 11 HKT: [Explanation] [Values for the past 10 days]

Delta p(972) = 0.6
Delta p(S) = -1.9

3-day Weather Forecast [Click for 9-day] [HKO link]

Data as of 11:30 HKT 20/Apr/2024

General Situation: A trough of low pressure will affect the coastal areas of Guangdong in the next couple of days. Showers will be heavy at times with squally thunderstorms over the region. With the trough of low pressure weakening gradually, there will be fewer showers over the coast of Guangdong midweek next week. Southern China will be affected by a trough of low pressure again in the latter part of next week, there will be thundery showers over the region.

Date	21/4 (Sun)	22/4(Mon)	23/4(Tue)
Weather	Mainly cloudy with occasional showers and a few squally thunderstorms. Showers will be heavier at times during the day.	Cloudy with showers and squally thunderstorms. Showers will be heavy at times.	Cloudy with occasional showers and a few squally thunderstorms. Showers will be heavier at times.
Wind	S force 4 to 5.	S to SW force 4 to 5.	S force 4, occasionally force 5 at first.
Temp.	25 - 29 °C	24 - 28 °C	24 - 28 °C
R.H.	75 - 95 %	80 - 95 %	80 - 95 %

Extended Temperature Outlook [HKO link]

Maximum temperature:

Minimum temperature:

Weather Conditions in South China Sea [Details] [HKO link]

Satellite / Radar Images [Details]

Radar: 256 km range	Radar: 128 km range	Radar: 64 km range	Satellite: IR imagery*

* The Satellite imagery above is taken by Himawari-8 operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Aviation Weather Observation Report [HKO link]

Data as of 13:30 HKT on 20 Apr 24

Original code: METAR VHHH 200530Z 19014KT 9999 VCSH FEW010 SCT025 30/22 Q1007 TEMPO 3500 SHRA FEW010CB SCT020=

Wind	Visibility	Weather	Cloud Amount	Cloud Base	Temperature	Dew Point	Pressure (QNH)
14 knots from 190 degrees (S)	10 km or above	Showers in vicinity	1 to 2 oktas 3 to 4 oktas	1000 feet 2500 feet	30 oC	22 oC	1007 hPa

Next Two Hours Change	Visibility	Weather	Cloud Amount	Cloud Base
Temporarily	3500 m	Moderate showers of rain	1 to 2 oktas Cumulonimbus 3 to 4 oktas	1000 feet 2000 feet

Meteorological Calculation

A. Conversion between units Please select unit --------- Temperature --------- C     Celsius F     Fahrenheit K     Kelvin R     Rankine --------- Length --------- km     Kilometre mi     Statute Mile NM     Nautical Mile --     Degree of Latitude m     Metre ft     Foot --------- Speed --------- km/h     Kilometre per Hour m/s     Metre per Second mph     Statute Mile per Hour kt     Knot (Nautical Mile per Hour) --------- Direction --------- Degree(s) => Direction --------- Pressure --------- hPa/mb     Hectopascal/Millibar inHg     Inch of Mercury atm     Atmosphere mmHg     Torr

B. Calculation of distance between places on Earth Place 1:     Lat :   Long : Place 2:     Lat :   Long :

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