Hong Kong issues ‘very hot weather’ warning on summer solstice

The Hong Kong Observatory issued a “very hot weather” warning on the summer solstice on Friday, with the heat expected to persist through the weekend.

The warning, the second this year, was raised with a prolonged heat alert at 6.45am.

“Under the influence of the subtropical ridge, the weather is generally fine over the coast of Guangdong,” the forecaster said.

“The maximum temperature will be around 33 degrees in the urban areas, and a couple of degrees higher in the New Territories.

“Under the influence of prolonged heat, members of the public should stay on alert to prevent heatstroke or other discomforts related to very hot weather and pay due attention to health conditions.”

Temperatures may rise to 34 degrees Celsius on Saturday and Sunday, according to the forecast.

The Centre for Health Protection also called on the public to take extra care of elderly people, pregnant women and children, and watch out for any heatstroke symptoms.

Outdoor workers are reminded to take necessary precautions against hot weather under the guidelines of the Labour Department.

The last very hot warning was issued on June 13 and lasted for more than 3½ hours.

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