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PRESS WEATHER NO. 116 - COLD WEATHER WARNING
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COLD WEATHER WARNING

THE COLD WEATHER WARNING IS NOW IN FORCE.


 

VERY COLD WEATHER IS EXPECTED IN HONG KONG TONIGHT AND
TOMORROW MORNING.
 
PEOPLE ARE ADVISED TO PUT ON WARM CLOTHES AND ENSURE
ADEQUATE INDOOR VENTILATION.
 
AS IT IS RATHER WINDY ON HIGH GROUND, WIND CHILL EFFECT
WILL BE SIGNIFICANT. THE TEMPERATURE FELT BY BODY WILL BE
LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL AIR TEMPERATURE. PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO WINTRY WINDS MAY LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA.
 
IF YOU KNOW OF ELDERLY PERSONS OR PERSONS WITH CHRONIC
MEDICAL CONDITIONS STAYING ALONE, PLEASE CALL OR VISIT THEM
OCCASIONALLY TO CHECK IF THEY NEED ANY ASSISTANCE.
 
OWING TO POSSIBLE ICING CONDITIONS ON HIGH GROUND, MEMBERS
OF THE PUBLIC, MOTORISTS AND CYCLISTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF
THE DANGER ON SLIPPERY ROADS.
 
MAKE SURE HEATERS ARE SAFE BEFORE USE, AND PLACE THEM AWAY
FROM ANY COMBUSTIBLES. DO NOT LIGHT FIRES INDOORS AS A
MEANS TO KEEP WARM.
 
PLEASE ENSURE THAT THERE IS PLENTY OF FRESH AIR IN YOUR
ROOM WHEN YOU ARE USING AN OLD-TYPE GAS WATER HEATER.


DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 16:20 HKT ON 23.01.2024

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