PRESS WEATHER NO. 217 - THUNDERSTORM WARNING (URGENT)
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THUNDERSTORM WARNING (URGENT)
DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 21:00 HKT ON 18.08.2024
THUNDERSTORM WARNING
THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED AT 5:25 P.M. ON 18 AUG 2024 HAS
BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 11:00 P.M. TODAY. A FEW SQUALLY
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR OVER HONG KONG.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING
PRECAUTIONS WHEN THUNDERSTORMS OCCUR:
1. SEEK SAFE SHELTER IF YOU ARE STAYING OUTDOORS.
2. LEAVE THE WATER. DO NOT SWIM OUTDOORS OR ENGAGE IN OTHER
OUTDOOR WATER SPORTS.
3. DO NOT STAND ON HIGH GROUNDS. KEEP AWAY FROM HIGHLY
CONDUCTIVE OBJECTS, TREES OR MASTS.
DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 21:00 HKT ON 18.08.2024