Reported about 1 year ago
On June 28, 2024, afternoon temperatures soared to 38 degrees, with the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms. With the environment shifting to southwestern winds on June 29, localized rainfall began in southern areas early in the morning, leading to an increased chance of brief showers or thunderstorms in the central and southern regions, particularly south of Yunlin and Chiayi. Other areas remained mostly cloudy to clear, but afternoon thunderstorms were still likely, with higher chances of rain in the northern central regions, Yilan-Hualien areas, and other mountainous regions, prompting vigilance for severe weather phenomena like short but intense rainfall, lightning strikes, and strong gusts of wind. The Central Weather Bureau issued high-temperature alerts for 15 cities and counties on June 29, advising caution as temperatures increase. Meteorologist Lin Ting-yi warned of potential localized heavy rain in the northern central regions, Yilan-Hualien areas, and other mountainous regions, while temperatures ranged from 32 to 36 degrees in many areas, with Taipei, and the areas around the capital and the central and southern regions, having a likelihood of temperatures around 37 degrees or higher. Saturday and Monday forecasted isolated brief showers or thunderstorms in central and southern areas, with a chance of heavier rains in the south and noticeable afternoon thunderstorms. The following predictions mentioned an expansion in the thunderstorm affected areas and advised attentiveness to severe weather risks like intense short-duration rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds, particularly in the backwind southeast areas.
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