Weather Front to Return on Nov 11-12; Heavy Rain Alert for Western Taiwan

According to the Central Weather Administration, the weather front will move southward today (Nov 10), but will shift northward again on November 11 and 12, approaching Taiwan. The western half of the island and the eastern mountainous areas can expect brief showers or localized thunderstorms, with the possibility of localized heavy rain. Forecaster Cheng Jie-ren told CNA that November 13 will be a break between fronts, with Taiwan under the influence of southwesterly winds. Central and southern Taiwan will see localized brief showers or thunderstorms, while northern Taiwan may have scattered brief showers. In the afternoon, northern and eastern Taiwan may experience localized brief thunderstorms, with heavier rainfall in mountainous areas. Cheng stated that on November 14 and 15, the front will be over the northern waters of Taiwan, and combined with southwesterly winds, central and southern Taiwan will experience brief showers or thunderstorms, with localized heavy rain or short-duration torrential rain possible. Northern Taiwan will have localized brief showers or thunderstorms, and in the afternoon, northern and eastern Taiwan may also see localized heavy rain. Cheng said that after November 16, the front will move away. Under the influence of southwesterly winds, the weather in northern and eastern Taiwan will become significantly more stable, with mainly afternoon thunderstorms. Central and southern Taiwan will experience intermittent localized brief showers or thunderstorms. The weather is not expected to change much after November 16. Regarding temperatures, Cheng mentioned that on November 11 and 12, highs in northern Taiwan will be around 25 to 28 degrees Celsius, and 28 to 31 degrees in central and southern Taiwan, feeling hot before rainfall. From November 13, temperatures will rise further, with highs across the island around 29 to 32 degrees Celsius, feeling muggy. On November 14, there is a possibility of foehn winds in the Taitung area, so local temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius should be monitored.