Cantonese · 9 November 2026 · Typhoons and Extreme Weather
紅色暴雨警告
hung4 sik1 bou6 jyu5 ging2 gou3Jyutping
Red Rainstorm Warning Signal
noun
The official full term for the mid-level rainstorm warning in Hong Kong. It signals serious disruption and prompts schools to suspend classes if issued before the school day starts.
In a sentence
朝早六點半出咗紅色暴雨警告，班小朋友今日唔使返學啦。
ziu1 zou2 luk6 dim2 bun3 ceot1 zo2 hung4 sik1 bou6 jyu5 ging2 gou3, baan1 siu2 pang4 jau5 gam1 jat6 m4 sai2 faan1 hok6 laa1.
The Red Rainstorm Warning was issued at 6:30 AM, so the kids don't have to go to school today.