The Hong Kong Government issues a variety of weather warnings relating to weather patterns experienced in Hong Kong and the region. The Hong Kong Education Department requires all schools to have in place a contingency plan to enact should they close the schools due to inclement weather.

The procedures for school closure contained in this information have been formulated using The Education Department advice and requirements.

The four most common weather warnings are:

• Tropical cyclone (typhoon)
• Rain Warning (amber, red or black)
• Strong Wind Signal (monsoon)
• Thunderstorm Warning

Full details of the warning systems can be found on the Hong Kong Observatory's homepage:
http://www.info.gov.hk/hko/contente.htm

It may be useful for people new to Hong Kong to know that information regarding the weather conditions are regularly announced on the radio (Radio 3) and on local television stations such as Pearl and ATV Home. Many management offices in housing complexes will also display this information.

Schools remain open during strong wind signals and thunderstorm warnings. Schools may be required to close on certain Tropical cyclone signals and Rain warnings. Please ensure you, your helper and drivers are familiar with procedures which may lead to school closure.

Please refer to the following campuses for arrangements due to inclement weather:
Pokfulam Campus
Shau Kei Wan Campus