Taipei to Hit 36°C on June 4; Heavy Rain Expected on Afternoon of June 5
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) forecasts high temperatures up to 36°C in Greater Taipei and the Huatung Valley on June 4. On June 5, due to a tropical system, heavy rain is expected in the afternoon, particularly in the Greater Taipei area. Rainfall will ease slightly on June 6 and 7, but from June 8, a stationary front and southwest monsoon will affect Taiwan for a week, with heavy rain or torrential rain expected in western and northeastern Taiwan.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, June 3) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) warned that high temperatures are expected in Greater Taipei and the Huatung Valley on Tuesday (June 4), and significant rainfall is forecast for Wednesday (June 5), with heavy rain possible in the afternoon in the Greater Taipei area. Rainfall will ease slightly on June 6 and 7, but starting June 8, a stationary front and southwest monsoon will affect Taiwan for a week, bringing heavy or torrential rain to western and northeastern Taiwan.
CWA forecaster Huang En-hung told CNA that on Tuesday, the southwest wind will strengthen and moisture will increase, leading to occasional brief showers or thunderstorms in southern Taiwan. Areas north of central Taiwan will still be hot and humid in the morning, with localized brief thunderstorms in the afternoon and potential short-duration heavy rain.
Huang noted that a tropical system is currently brewing in the South China Sea and will approach the Bashi Channel on Tuesday, affecting Taiwan on Wednesday. Its intensity is likely to be a low-pressure area or a tropical depression, with a low probability of strengthening into a typhoon.
However, Huang explained that on Wednesday, due to its influence, localized heavy rain is expected in southeastern, western, and other mountainous areas. Particularly in the afternoon, the Greater Taipei area and mountainous areas north of central Taiwan should be on alert for localized short-duration torrential rain. On Thursday and Friday (June 6 and 7), the low pressure or tropical depression will gradually move away. On Thursday, there will still be localized heavy rain in mountainous areas, while Friday will see more breaks in the rain. However, central and southern Taiwan will have occasional brief showers or thunderstorms, and eastern Taiwan should be aware of localized heavy rain.
Huang specifically warned that starting Saturday (June 8), the southwest monsoon and a stationary front will continuously affect Taiwan, forecast to last for a week until mid-June. Rain is expected across the island, with particular attention to localized heavy or torrential rain in western and northeastern Taiwan. The actual rainfall areas will depend on the movement of the stationary front, but the CWA has not ruled out issuing a "large-scale or severe torrential rain operation" alert.
According to the CWA website, the highest temperature on Monday (June 3) was 38.6°C in Nanhua District, Tainan City, followed by 38.2°C in Dawu Township, Taitung County. Localized temperatures above 37°C were also recorded in New Taipei City, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, and Hualien County.
Huang pointed out that on Tuesday, localized high temperatures of 36°C are expected in Greater Taipei and the Huatung Valley. Southern Taiwan will turn cloudy with occasional brief showers, with highs dropping to around 32°C, but it will still be muggy when it is not raining. Starting Wednesday, rain will spread across the island, and high temperatures will drop slightly. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150603
CWA forecaster Huang En-hung told CNA that on Tuesday, the southwest wind will strengthen and moisture will increase, leading to occasional brief showers or thunderstorms in southern Taiwan. Areas north of central Taiwan will still be hot and humid in the morning, with localized brief thunderstorms in the afternoon and potential short-duration heavy rain.
Huang noted that a tropical system is currently brewing in the South China Sea and will approach the Bashi Channel on Tuesday, affecting Taiwan on Wednesday. Its intensity is likely to be a low-pressure area or a tropical depression, with a low probability of strengthening into a typhoon.
However, Huang explained that on Wednesday, due to its influence, localized heavy rain is expected in southeastern, western, and other mountainous areas. Particularly in the afternoon, the Greater Taipei area and mountainous areas north of central Taiwan should be on alert for localized short-duration torrential rain. On Thursday and Friday (June 6 and 7), the low pressure or tropical depression will gradually move away. On Thursday, there will still be localized heavy rain in mountainous areas, while Friday will see more breaks in the rain. However, central and southern Taiwan will have occasional brief showers or thunderstorms, and eastern Taiwan should be aware of localized heavy rain.
Huang specifically warned that starting Saturday (June 8), the southwest monsoon and a stationary front will continuously affect Taiwan, forecast to last for a week until mid-June. Rain is expected across the island, with particular attention to localized heavy or torrential rain in western and northeastern Taiwan. The actual rainfall areas will depend on the movement of the stationary front, but the CWA has not ruled out issuing a "large-scale or severe torrential rain operation" alert.
According to the CWA website, the highest temperature on Monday (June 3) was 38.6°C in Nanhua District, Tainan City, followed by 38.2°C in Dawu Township, Taitung County. Localized temperatures above 37°C were also recorded in New Taipei City, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, and Hualien County.
Huang pointed out that on Tuesday, localized high temperatures of 36°C are expected in Greater Taipei and the Huatung Valley. Southern Taiwan will turn cloudy with occasional brief showers, with highs dropping to around 32°C, but it will still be muggy when it is not raining. Starting Wednesday, rain will spread across the island, and high temperatures will drop slightly. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150603