Very Hot Weather Warning
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Issued by Hong Kong Observatory
📍 Hong Kong SAR, China (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
Very hot weather expected in Hong Kong today. The public should beware of heat stroke.
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventVery Hot Weather Warning
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areaHong Kong SAR, China
Issuing authorityHong Kong Observatory
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-21T06:45:00+08:00
Effective2026-10-21T06:45:00+08:00
OnsetNot supplied
ExpiresNot supplied
📋 Official instructions
Elderly persons, pregnant women, infants and children, those with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, as well as the obese are more vulnerable to heat stroke. Watch out for any symptoms of heat stroke. When engaged in work under hot weather or high-temperature environments, please refer to the Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work of the Labour Department and take necessary precautions. When engaged in outdoor activities, drink more water and avoid over exertion. If not feeling well, take a rest in the shade or cooler place as soon as possible. Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon. During indoor activities, replenish water ti…📄 Message details
Alert identifierHK-HKO-METCTR-WVHOT-20261021064500-S
Message typeAlert
Sendercap-alert@hko.gov.hk
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Elderly persons, pregnant women, infants and children, those with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, as well as the obese are more vulnerable to heat stroke. Watch out for any symptoms of heat stroke. When engaged in work under hot weather or high-temperature environments, please refer to the Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work of the Labour Department and take necessary precautions. When engaged in outdoor activities, drink more water and avoid over exertion. If not feeling well, take a rest in the shade or cooler place as soon as possible. Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon. During indoor activities, replenish water ti…
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
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- Very hot weather expected in Hong Kong today.
- The public should beware of heat stroke.
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