Southwesterly Winds Continue to Affect Southern and Central Taiwan; Heavy Rain Alert on the 17th

Central News Agency (CNA) reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, June 16 — The Central Weather Administration (CWA) stated that although tomorrow’s rainfall will be slightly less than today’s, southern and central Taiwan must continue to guard against localized heavy rains. Isolated short-duration downpours or thunderstorms are expected in these areas. In northern and central Taiwan, as well as mountainous areas of Yilan and Hualien, localized afternoon thunderstorms may occur, with potential for heavy rainfall.

CWA forecaster Lin Ting-yi told CNA that the weather will remain unstable tomorrow due to ongoing southwesterly winds. While rainfall intensity will slightly decrease, intermittent brief showers or thunderstorms are expected in southern and central regions, with continued risk of localized heavy rain. Isolated short-duration thunderstorms are also possible in northern and central areas and mountainous parts of Yilan and Hualien during the afternoon, requiring vigilance for heavy downpours.

Lin noted that the Pacific high-pressure system will gradually strengthen starting June 18. On the 18th and 19th, most areas across Taiwan will see partly cloudy to sunny skies. Localized short-duration thunderstorms may still occur in mountainous areas of northern and central Taiwan and Yilan, while isolated brief showers are possible in southern regions early in the morning. Notably, localized heavy rain may develop in mountainous areas of northern and central Taiwan during the afternoon of the 18th. From June 20 to 23, weather will stabilize further, with sunny to partly cloudy conditions island-wide. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms may occur in northeastern areas and mountainous regions.

Regarding temperatures, Lin mentioned that daytime highs tomorrow will range from 31 to 34 degrees Celsius. Eastern Taitung may experience foehn winds, with localized highs exceeding 36°C. Starting June 18, as the Pacific high strengthens, temperatures will gradually rise. During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, areas such as the Taipei Basin, mountain-adjacent regions in central-southern Taiwan, and the Huatung Valley are likely to experience temperatures above 36°C.

Lin also warned that spring tides will coincide with the Dragon Boat Festival, urging low-lying coastal areas to remain alert for flooding during high tide. Currently, a tropical system may develop east of the Philippines, but international forecast models suggest development is more likely after the holiday period, with high uncertainty. The CWA will continue monitoring the situation. (Edited by Li Heng-shan) 1150616

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