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Taiwan TV News Network reported on June 19, 2024 at 7:34 pm that with the strengthening of the Pacific high pressure, Taiwan is on its periphery, leading to the likelihood of localized short thunderstorms in the northern, eastern, and southern mountainous areas in the afternoon. Central and southern regions and the eastern Taiwan area also have a chance of temperatures rising to 36 degrees, as the country enters midsummer. Under the dominance of the Pacific high pressure, the upcoming weather will be less rainy and extremely hot, with daily high temperatures reaching 33 to 35 degrees. It's expected that the moisture near Taiwan will increase in early July. The Central Weather Bureau forecasts mostly cloudy to sunny skies today, with afternoon thunderstorms likely in the central to northern regions, eastern areas, and southern mountainous regions. Some areas may experience heavy rainfall. The weather will transition into a typical summer pattern, featuring clear mornings, hot convective thunderstorm chances in mountainous areas and nearby plains in the afternoons, and stabilization in the evenings, expected to persist through the weekend. Additionally, a tropical disturbance may develop in the western South China Sea next Monday and Tuesday (24th and 25th), possibly forming a tropical depression or mild typhoon. This disturbance may slightly weaken the intensity of the Pacific high pressure over Taiwan, leading to more vigorous convective development in the afternoons; further observations are needed to monitor any changes. Air quality forecasts indicate a southerly wind today, potentially causing pollutants to accumulate in the downwind areas of northern Taiwan, with ozone levels slightly rising around noon. Morning low clouds or localized fog may affect visibility in Mazu and Kinmen, while air quality remains 'good' in the Hsinchu-Miaoli, central, Yunlin-Chiayi, Kaohsiung-Pingtung, Yilan, and Hualien air quality regions, as well as in Mazu, Kinmen, and Penghu, and 'normal' in the northern air quality region. References: CWB: https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/C/; EPA: https://airtw.moenv.gov.tw/
Source: YAHOO