Successive Weather Fronts to Arrive from April 15th; Widest Area of Rain Expected on the 18th in Central and Northern Taiwan
According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, successive weather fronts will bring increasing moisture starting April 15th. The most widespread rainfall is expected on the 18th, affecting areas north of central Taiwan, the eastern half, and mountainous regions. Following this, a northeast monsoon will cause temperatures in the north to drop slightly on the 19th, with lows around 20-21°C.
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Taipei, April 14 (CNA) - The Central Weather Administration (CWA) stated that successive weather fronts and increasing moisture are expected from tomorrow, bringing localized brief showers to northern and eastern Taiwan. The 18th is predicted to have the most widespread rainfall of the coming week, with localized brief showers in regions north of central Taiwan, the eastern half of the country, and the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan.
CWA forecaster Lin Ting-yi told CNA that a weak front will pass through tomorrow, bringing localized brief showers to areas north of Taoyuan and in Yilan, with scattered brief showers in the Hsinchu, Miaoli, Hualien, and Taitung regions. Scattered afternoon showers are also possible in the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan. On the 16th, the wind will shift to a more easterly direction, but moisture will remain high, with localized brief showers on the Keelung North Coast and in northeastern regions. Other areas will see partly cloudy to clear skies, with scattered brief afternoon showers in various mountainous areas.
Lin stated that on the 17th, another front will approach, bringing localized brief showers to areas north of Taoyuan, and in Hualien and Taitung. Scattered brief showers are expected in Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taitung, the Hengchun Peninsula, and in the afternoon in the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan. On the 18th, as the front passes, the northeast monsoon will strengthen, resulting in the most widespread rainfall of the week. Localized brief showers are expected in areas north of central Taiwan, the eastern half, the Hengchun Peninsula, and the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan.
Lin noted that on the 19th, under the influence of the northeast monsoon, localized brief showers will occur in Hualien, Taitung, and the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan, while turning into scattered brief showers north of central Taiwan. On the 20th and 21st, the northeast monsoon will weaken, with localized brief showers in the Hualien-Taitung area and afternoon showers in central and southern regions and various mountainous areas.
Regarding temperature, Lin said today's highest temperature was 35.3 degrees Celsius in Neipu Township, Pingtung County, followed by 35 degrees in Yujing District, Tainan City. From tomorrow until the 17th, high temperatures across Taiwan will be around 27 to 32 degrees, with a possibility of localized highs above 36 degrees in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung area. Lows will be around 21 to 23 degrees.
Lin mentioned that on the 18th as the northeast monsoon strengthens and on the 19th as it takes effect, low temperatures in the north and in Yilan-Hualien will drop slightly to 20-21 degrees, with highs around 25-26 degrees. Other areas will be less affected. From the 20th, as the monsoon weakens, temperatures in the north and Yilan-Hualien will rise.
Lin reminded the public of potential localized fog or low clouds from tomorrow to the 17th, first affecting the Kinmen and Matsu areas and northern Taiwan from dawn to morning tomorrow; central and northern regions on the 16th; and the Kinmen and Matsu areas all day on the 17th, with central and northern regions affected in the morning, leading to low visibility. Additionally, from the 16th, long waves are expected along the Keelung North Coast, the eastern half of Taiwan (including Green Island and Orchid Island), and the Hengchun Peninsula. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150414
CWA forecaster Lin Ting-yi told CNA that a weak front will pass through tomorrow, bringing localized brief showers to areas north of Taoyuan and in Yilan, with scattered brief showers in the Hsinchu, Miaoli, Hualien, and Taitung regions. Scattered afternoon showers are also possible in the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan. On the 16th, the wind will shift to a more easterly direction, but moisture will remain high, with localized brief showers on the Keelung North Coast and in northeastern regions. Other areas will see partly cloudy to clear skies, with scattered brief afternoon showers in various mountainous areas.
Lin stated that on the 17th, another front will approach, bringing localized brief showers to areas north of Taoyuan, and in Hualien and Taitung. Scattered brief showers are expected in Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taitung, the Hengchun Peninsula, and in the afternoon in the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan. On the 18th, as the front passes, the northeast monsoon will strengthen, resulting in the most widespread rainfall of the week. Localized brief showers are expected in areas north of central Taiwan, the eastern half, the Hengchun Peninsula, and the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan.
Lin noted that on the 19th, under the influence of the northeast monsoon, localized brief showers will occur in Hualien, Taitung, and the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan, while turning into scattered brief showers north of central Taiwan. On the 20th and 21st, the northeast monsoon will weaken, with localized brief showers in the Hualien-Taitung area and afternoon showers in central and southern regions and various mountainous areas.
Regarding temperature, Lin said today's highest temperature was 35.3 degrees Celsius in Neipu Township, Pingtung County, followed by 35 degrees in Yujing District, Tainan City. From tomorrow until the 17th, high temperatures across Taiwan will be around 27 to 32 degrees, with a possibility of localized highs above 36 degrees in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung area. Lows will be around 21 to 23 degrees.
Lin mentioned that on the 18th as the northeast monsoon strengthens and on the 19th as it takes effect, low temperatures in the north and in Yilan-Hualien will drop slightly to 20-21 degrees, with highs around 25-26 degrees. Other areas will be less affected. From the 20th, as the monsoon weakens, temperatures in the north and Yilan-Hualien will rise.
Lin reminded the public of potential localized fog or low clouds from tomorrow to the 17th, first affecting the Kinmen and Matsu areas and northern Taiwan from dawn to morning tomorrow; central and northern regions on the 16th; and the Kinmen and Matsu areas all day on the 17th, with central and northern regions affected in the morning, leading to low visibility. Additionally, from the 16th, long waves are expected along the Keelung North Coast, the eastern half of Taiwan (including Green Island and Orchid Island), and the Hengchun Peninsula. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150414
FAQ
When will the rainfall be most widespread in the coming week?
The most widespread rainfall is expected on April 18th, with localized brief showers anticipated in areas north of central Taiwan, the eastern half of the country, and mountainous regions of central and southern Taiwan.
Will the temperature change?
Yes, a northeast monsoon will strengthen on April 18th and 19th, causing low temperatures in northern Taiwan, Yilan, and Hualien to dip slightly to around 20-21 degrees Celsius.