HK sees coolest day this autumn

The Hong Kong Observatory recorded a minimum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius

this morning, setting the lowest reading since the start of autumn this year.

Temperatures in urban areas are expected to drop further tonight, falling to around

16 degrees tomorrow morning.

According to the Observatory, a strong northeast monsoon associated with a cold front

is affecting the coast of Guangdong.

The forecast for today is mostly fine and dry.

Temperatrues in urban areas will drop further tonight to a low of about 19 degrees,

with the New Territories a couple of degrees lower.

Tomorrow morning, urban temperatures will drop to a minimum of around 16 degrees.

Wednesday morning will remain quite cool in the New Territories, with a relatively large

temperature difference between day and night.

Temperatures will gradually rise in the latter part of the week.

The Observatory reminds members of the public to stay alert to the weather changes,

keep warm and care for elderly and those with chronic medical conditions.