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According to meteorologist Wu Der-Rong, Taiwan experienced temperatures ranging from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius on June 26, with high risks of localized 'severe thunderstorms' in the afternoons. The island is expected to have clear skies in the morning with rainy spells moving towards the southeast, particularly in Taitung and Hengchun. The weather pattern of extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 36 to 38 degrees Celsius or higher, is likely to continue until Wednesday as a stationary front lingers in southern China to the Yangtze River basin, causing warm air masses in Taiwan. Despite the potential for afternoon convection in mountainous areas, the impact on coastal regions is limited due to increased subsidence, reducing the chances of 'severe thunderstorms'. There may be threats of sudden heavy rains, strong winds, and localized flooding, urging precautions against heatstroke, sun protection, and landslides. By expanding their coverage to these areas, the article went on to provide other updates on issues such as the COVID-19 peak, potential Chinese surveillance on Taiwanese programs, a traffic accident involving a motorcyclist and a pedestrian, and a heartwarming story about a Taiwanese who helped revive a financially struggling Japanese bus company.
Source: YAHOO