Severe weather and window safety
Seek indoor shelter when a thunderstorm warning is issued
Monitor Hong Kong Observatory warnings, stop outdoor work, and enter a substantial building.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-09
Why it matters
Thunderstorms bring lightning, squalls, and heavy showers; open areas provide little protection.
Wrong action
Continuing chores in parks, waterfronts, or open areas after the warning.
Correct action
Stop immediately, shelter indoors away from windows and conductive metal, and await updates.
What to do
- Check current warnings before and during outdoor work.
- Stop and enter indoor shelter when the warning is issued.
- Remain in a substantial building until conditions and official advice improve.
If something happens
If anyone is struck, falls, is trapped, or becomes unresponsive, stay in the safest indoor position and call 999; do not enter exposed areas to retrieve objects.
Sources and review
- Hong Kong Observatory — Weather warning safety precautions
Last reviewed: 2026-09-09
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