Southern Taiwan to Brace for Over 36°C Heat; Northern Taiwan to See Increasing Rain from 15th
The Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature warning on April 14th, with Tainan and Pingtung regions potentially experiencing continuous temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius, and Kaohsiung also advised to watch for high temperatures. Meteorologist Wu Derong stated that southern Taiwan will remain clear and warm on April 14th. From April 15th, northern Taiwan will see increasing moisture and brief rain. A weak front will pass over northern and eastern Taiwan from April 17th to 18th, bringing localized brief rain and slightly lower temperatures in the north. From April 19th to 21st, Taiwan will experience more moisture and atmospheric instability, leading to localized afternoon thundershowers. The 4th strong typhoon, Sinlaku, located east of Guam, is projected to make a large turn south of Japan, remaining far from Taiwan. It is noted as the strongest April typhoon since Andy in 1989.
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The Central Weather Administration today issued a high-temperature warning, indicating clear and hot weather. Tainan City and Pingtung County regions are under an orange alert, with a chance of continuous temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius. Kaohsiung City region is under a yellow alert, advising caution for temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius. Wu Derong, an adjunct associate professor at the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, National Central University, stated in his column for the Weather Application Promotion Foundation that the latest European model simulations show a strong southern air mass today, with a front oscillating between the Yangtze River basin and South China. Taiwan will experience clear and stable weather, with Kinmen and Matsu prone to fog, and all areas feeling summer-like heat during the day. Wu Derong added that the latest model simulations indicate a weak front hovering over the northern sea from tomorrow, the 15th, to the 16th. Most areas will remain warm, with northern Taiwan's high temperatures slightly decreasing and occasional localized brief rain due to the front's edge. On the 17th and 18th, a weak front will pass, bringing occasional localized brief rain to northern and eastern Taiwan, while other regions will remain mostly cloudy to clear. On the 18th, temperatures in the north and east will slightly decrease, with northern areas feeling comfortable and central/southern areas remaining hot. Wu Derong mentioned that from the 19th to the 21st, Taiwan will still have abundant moisture, and the atmosphere will become unstable, with slightly increased cloud cover and localized afternoon thundershowers, and hot daytime temperatures across the island. On the 22nd and 23rd, cloud cover will decrease, and high temperatures will gradually rise daily, with localized brief afternoon thundershowers in mountainous areas. He noted that various international models are still adjusting their forecasts for the end of the period, requiring continued observation. Wu Derong also stated that the latest data from the Central Weather Administration shows the 4th strong typhoon, Sinlaku, moving north-northwest east of Guam. It is expected to make a 'large turn' south of Japan, remaining very far from both Taiwan and Japan. Although Sinlaku is the strongest April typhoon since 'Andy' in 1989, its path will not affect Taiwan, which is consistent with climate data.