Heat Alert Issued for 4 Taiwan Counties/Cities; Tainan Records 37.2°C
The Central Weather Administration issued a yellow heat alert for Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Hualien, with temperatures in Tainan reaching 37.2°C.
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Central News Agency, Taipei, June 1st. The Central Weather Administration updated its high-temperature information this afternoon. The weather is hot, and a yellow light alert has been issued for Chiayi County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, and Hualien County during the day, warning of high temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius. As of 2:00 PM, Yujing and Nanhua districts in Tainan reached a high of 37.2 degrees. The areas under the yellow heat alert are Chiayi County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, and Hualien County. According to the weather administration's website, as of 2:00 PM today, temperatures in Nanhua and Yujing districts of Tainan reached 37.2 degrees, the highest recorded, while Chiayi, Kaohsiung, and Hualien also saw localized high temperatures exceeding 36 degrees.
FAQ
What is the criteria for Taiwan's heat alert?
The yellow light is issued when temperatures are expected to reach 36°C or higher.