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[global network report] according to hong kong media such as "eastern network" and "sing tao network", the hong kong observatory issued a special weather warning today (28th). at around 12:30 noon, a waterspout appeared near victoria harbor. witnesses said that the waterspout lasted about 2 minutes.

pictures of waterspouts appearing near victoria harbor are from the hong kong observatory’s social platform account

according to the hong kong observatory, a tornado is a mass of rapidly rotating air extending from cumulus clouds to the ground. a tornado that occurs on water is called a waterspout. according to reports received by the hong kong observatory since 1959, this is the first time a waterspout has been reported in victoria harbor.

"eastern network" said that such a huge waterspout is not common. many hong kong citizens took out their mobile phones to take pictures of the strange scene. suddenly, waterspouts shot from different regions and different angles appeared on social media.

at the same time, according to the hong kong observatory, violent gusts with speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour or more will hit hong kong. the hong kong observatory reminds members of the public to seek refuge in a safe place immediately if they are outdoors.