Classes at AM and whole-day schools were cancelled again on Monday as the Observatory hoisted the red rainstorm signal at 1.15am.
Intense thundery showers affected the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary overnight, with Tuen Mun receiving over 100mm of rainfall.
However, all rainstorm signals had been cancelled by 7:20am, meaning classes at PM schools will proceed. The thunderstorm and monsoon signal remained in force as of 8:50am Monday.
“Schools should implement contingency plans and arrange staff to look after students who might arrive and ensure that conditions are safe before allowing students to return home,” a government press release issued at 5:30am said.
The Observatory urged residents to remain alert as the tropical cyclone moves across Beibu Wan: “[U]nder the combined effect of the ridge of high pressure over southeastern China and the tropical cyclone, it will be windy with heavy showers and squally thunderstorms over the coast of southern China and the northern part of the South China Sea.”
“An anticyclone aloft is expected to strengthen slightly in the latter part of this week, the weather will improve over the coast of southern China. It will be very hot during the day,” it added.
Updates from the Observatory:
- Cold Weather Warning was issued at 16:20 HKT (5 Jan 2026)
- Red Fire Danger Warning was issued at 06:00 HKT (5 Jan 2026)
