Sweltering heat in HK before expected typhoon signal in the weekend

The Very Hot Weather Warning is currently in effect.

Several areas in the city recorded temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius or above this afternoon, with weather authorities having earlier forecasted a typhoon possibly affecting the city in the weekend.

The Observatory indicated the tropical cyclone that developed in waters east of the Philippines is set to enter within 800 kilometres of Hong Kong tomorrow, at which point authorities may issue the Standby Signal No. 1.

Hong Kong has been baking under the sun since the Very Hot Weather Warning was issued this morning.

In Tsim Sha Tsui, residents and tourists alike braved the blistering weather conditions in outdoor areas largely with the help of conveniently placed ice cream trucks.

A number of regions around the city recorded temperatures surpassing 33 degrees Celsius throughout the day, with Sheung Shui recording the highest temperature of 35.3 degrees.

This as a couple of people who enjoyed their time outside today shared their thoughts on the weather conditions.

It's definitely really hot -- I'm like sweating.

I think I've gotten a bit of a heat stroke, but I'm pretty fine right now.

I mean the whole world is getting hot, and it's also the heat of the city itself.

It's a really nice weather.

We've been through a few weeks of heavy rainstorm, thunderstorms and sometimes the black rainstorm warning.

So, sun and hot weather is something I really appreciate.

Tourists were undeterred by the intense heat here at the Central Ferry Piers this afternoon, with many of them eagerly waiting in line to board the Hong Kong Observation Wheel or to get some snacks to cool down.

Several joggers in the area said they're enjoying the weather, adding that it won't put a stop to their daily exercise.

Weather authorities noted a tropical cyclone that developed in waters east of the Philippines will pass by the Luzon Strait later on Friday before entering 800 kilometres of Hong Kong, at which point the Observatory may issue the Standby Signal No. 1.