Reported 11 months ago
According to the Central Weather Bureau, a front nears Taiwan's northern waters with the island situated at its leading edge. Southwest winds are intensifying, bringing more moisture, leading to intermittent short-term showers or thunderstorms in central and southern areas. Local heavy rain is likely to occur, with the northern region and other areas experiencing afternoon thunderstorms. The bureau warns of notable thunderstorms in the afternoon, especially in Yilan, Hualien, Greater Taipei, and mountainous regions, with temperatures ranging from 29 to 32 degrees Celsius. Due to increased moisture and the proximity of the front, areas should expect rainy weather with risks of landslides, rockfalls, and sudden river surges, particularly in mountainous and valley areas. The alert extends to the next few days with the same weather patterns expected further. Tomorrow will see a continuation of the situation in central and southern Taiwan, with possible local heavy rainfall, while northern and northeastern regions could experience sudden showers. Cloudy conditions can be anticipated in eastern Taiwan with possible brief thunderstorms in the afternoon. Thursday to Saturday may see the front shift slightly northward, bringing more thunderstorm risks for the central and southern regions against a backdrop of cloudy weather in other parts and higher temperatures in the north. The southeastern regions from Wednesday to Saturday should watch out for possible heatwaves. From June 16 to 18, moisture levels will decrease, resulting in showers or thunderstorms in central and southern areas while the rest of Taiwan will be mostly cloudy to clear with occasional brief thunderstorms in the afternoon. The weather dynamics are tied to the front's position near Taiwan and the rich moisture brought by the southwest winds, with uncertainties remaining due to the influence of the Pacific high pressure, necessitating continued observation.
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