Heat Warnings Issued for 17 Counties and Cities in Taiwan; Shuangxi Hits 38.6°C
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration expanded heat warnings to 17 counties and cities on the 27th. Shuangxi District in New Taipei City recorded a high of 38.6°C, while Neipu Township in Pingtung reached 38°C. Extreme heat is expected to continue in areas like Tainan and Pingtung, prompting warnings for heatstroke prevention.
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The Central Weather Administration (CWA) continued to issue heat warnings today, expanding the scope to 17 counties and cities. As of noon today, Shuangxi District in New Taipei City recorded the highest temperature at 38.6 degrees Celsius, while Neipu Township in Pingtung County also saw a high of 38 degrees.
According to the CWA website, as of noon today, the top two temperatures were recorded in New Taipei City's Shuangxi District (38.6°C) and Wulai District (38.2°C), followed by Pingtung County's Neipu Township at 38°C. Taipei, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hualien, and Taitung all experienced localized temperatures exceeding 37°C.
The CWA continues to issue heat warnings, noting that weather across the country is hot and sweltering. There is a chance of foehn winds in Taitung County. Today, Tainan City and Pingtung County are under a red alert, with the possibility of consecutive extreme temperatures reaching 38°C. Taipei City, New Taipei City, Kaohsiung City, and Hualien County are under an orange alert, with warnings to watch for extreme heat of 38°C.
Keelung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, and Taitung County are under an orange alert, with warnings to watch for consecutive temperatures of 36°C. Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, and Nantou County are under a yellow alert, with warnings to prepare for temperatures above 36°C.
According to the CWA website, as of noon today, the top two temperatures were recorded in New Taipei City's Shuangxi District (38.6°C) and Wulai District (38.2°C), followed by Pingtung County's Neipu Township at 38°C. Taipei, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hualien, and Taitung all experienced localized temperatures exceeding 37°C.
The CWA continues to issue heat warnings, noting that weather across the country is hot and sweltering. There is a chance of foehn winds in Taitung County. Today, Tainan City and Pingtung County are under a red alert, with the possibility of consecutive extreme temperatures reaching 38°C. Taipei City, New Taipei City, Kaohsiung City, and Hualien County are under an orange alert, with warnings to watch for extreme heat of 38°C.
Keelung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, and Taitung County are under an orange alert, with warnings to watch for consecutive temperatures of 36°C. Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, and Nantou County are under a yellow alert, with warnings to prepare for temperatures above 36°C.
FAQ
What are the criteria for Taiwan's heat warnings?
Warnings are issued in three levels: yellow, orange, and red, based on temperature thresholds.