# HK Weather Nowcast — 24hrs Rain Alert in Hong Kong

> Hong Kong weather radar, alerts, and forecasts with AQHI and regional notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Sim Ruenn Kang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hk-weather-nowcast/id794345606 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sim Ruenn Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/434116446)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2014-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hk-weather-nowcast/id794345606/reviews.md

## What is HK Weather Nowcast?

Hong Kong Weather Nowcast is a weather APP display most of the weather info on Map.

Features:
- 24hrs RAIN ALERT within any place in Hong Kong
- Weather Warnings and Signals
- AQHI ( Air Quality Health Index ) Notification
- Regional Weather notification (temperature > 36°C，Wind/gust speed>50km/h，humidity<30%)
- Animated radar(64km, 128km, 256km) , satellite images and typhoon displayed on map
- Regional Weather info like temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, visibility, moon phase, sunrise and sunset.  
- Weather Forecast
- 9 days weather forecast
- Regional Weather
- AQHI station data in table view
- Tropical Cyclone Warning, Track and Warning for shipping.
- HKO YouTube videos
- Windy animated wind direction and speed on map
- Layout Setting: Background image / temperature, UV, AQHI and humidity background color
- Pages sorting

p.s. Enable rain alert, AQHI alert and Regional Weather notification:
Step 1. Click on any location map
Step 2. Bookmark the location and navigate to bookmark page
Step 3. Click on the location in the bookmark list
Step 4. Enable notification and save

## Key features

- 24-hour rain alerts
- Weather warnings and signals
- AQHI notifications
- Animated radar and satellite maps
- 9-day weather forecast
- Regional weather conditions

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hk-weather-nowcast/id794345606/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Hong Kong weather app!

*2019-06-03, version 2.0*

Finally a good all in one weather app for Hong Kong!  This has it all - Radar map, forecasts, current conditions, and customization.  So glad I can finally delete the awful HK Observatory app and use this one instead!

## Frequently asked questions about HK Weather Nowcast

### How do I enable rain alerts in HK Weather Nowcast?

To enable rain alerts, click on any location on the map, bookmark it, navigate to the bookmark page, select the location, and then enable notifications and save.

### What weather information does HK Weather Nowcast provide?

HK Weather Nowcast displays weather info on a map, including 24-hour rain alerts, weather warnings, AQHI, regional weather, animated radar, satellite images, and typhoon information.

### Does HK Weather Nowcast offer a long-term forecast?

Yes, HK Weather Nowcast provides a 9-day weather forecast, allowing users to plan ahead for extended periods.

### What is the AQHI notification feature in HK Weather Nowcast?

The AQHI notification feature alerts users to the Air Quality Health Index, helping them stay informed about air quality levels in Hong Kong.

### Can I see wind and temperature details with HK Weather Nowcast?

Yes, the app provides regional weather information such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, visibility, moon phase, sunrise, and sunset.

### What devices are compatible with HK Weather Nowcast?

HK Weather Nowcast is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is HK Weather Nowcast updated?

The latest version of HK Weather Nowcast is 2.0, which was last updated on August 10, 2017.

### What is the age rating for HK Weather Nowcast?

HK Weather Nowcast has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.0 — 2017-08-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- redesign whole app
- add in more features

## Apps similar to HK Weather Nowcast

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [RapidWx - Simple Weather App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapidwx-simple-weather-app/id1529529438) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Weather |
| [Hazards – Red Cross](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hazards-red-cross/id1022344440) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Weather |
| [Weather 16 days forecast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-16-days-forecast/id805495904) | 3.3 (14) | Free | Weather |
| [Baron Threat Net](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baron-threat-net/id1188475635) | 3.6 (16) | Free | Weather |
| [WearWell](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wearwell/id1510077125) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Weather |
| [Tinyclouds Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyclouds-weather/id1365290938) | 4.3 (103) | Free | Weather |

## More apps by Sim Ruenn Kang

- [SG Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-weather/id434116443)
- [台灣的天氣](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id568637369)
- [My Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-weather/id650294020)
- [SG GO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-go/id877286644)
- [SG Air](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-air/id881004442)

All apps by Sim Ruenn Kang: https://appshunter.io/developer/434116446

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*