Hong Kong Weather Warnings

For peoples in Hong Kong SAR. It will display current weather information and warnings announced by the Hong Kong Observatory.

Hong Kong Weather Warnings - Firefox Add-On

Hong Kong Weather Warnings is a Firefox add-on that displays real-time weather information and warnings provided by the Hong Kong Observatory. Stay informed and prepared with this handy tool.

Add-on stats

Users: 47
-2
Rating: 3.50
(2)
Version: 0.7.1 (Last updated: 2019-12-22)
Creation date: 2008-07-16
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • storage
  • notifications
  • tabs
  • *://*.hko.gov.hk/*
  • *://*.weather.gov.hk/*
Size: 40.61K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

After installed this extension, FireFox will visit The Hong Kong Observatory webpage every 5 minutes to retrieve the most update weather information and warnings for Hong Kong.

If any weather warnings is in active, HKWW will display a small icon in the FireFox status bar to notify you about the latest warnings.

All weather information was provided by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). Hong Kong Weather Warnings (HKWW) has obtained the authorization from the HKO to reproduce/re-disseminate information obtainable from the HKO's website for NON-COMMERCIAL use

Please always refer to the official website of the HKO (http://www.weather.gov.hk) for the most latest and accurate weather information.

User reviews

After I choose setting to display old interface in the add-on, this add-on hang with flicking issues. Please update and fix it.
by PYHK, 2020-01-09

HKO updated its website, please update the add-on.
by Sparda, 2019-12-07
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Hong Kong Weather Warnings requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Hong Kong Weather Warnings has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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