Tainan's Yujing Hits 39.4°C; High-Temperature Alerts Issued for 16 Counties and Cities

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) updated its high-temperature information today, warning 16 counties and cities to be cautious of extreme heat. Taipei City, New Taipei City, Tainan City, Pingtung County, and Hualien County are under a red alert, with the potential for consecutive days of extreme heat reaching 38°C. As of 2:42 PM, Yujing District in Tainan City recorded the highest temperature at 39.4°C, followed by Neipu Township in Pingtung County at 38.8°C. Local areas in New Taipei, Hualien, and Miaoli also saw temperatures exceeding 38°C. Taoyuan, Hsinchu County, Miaoli, Chiayi County, and Kaohsiung are under an orange alert (potential for 38°C), while Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi City, and Taitung are also under an orange alert (potential for 36°C). Nantou is under a yellow alert (36°C). According to the CWA, 'high temperature' is defined as a daily maximum of 36°C or higher, categorized into yellow, orange, and red levels based on intensity and duration.