Heat Warnings in South; Expert Wu Der-rong Says Rain Area to Expand Southward from the 23rd
High temperature warnings have been issued for Tainan and Pingtung. Meteorologist Wu Der-rong forecasts a weather front will bring expanding rain from north to south starting on the 23rd.
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(CNA Reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, 20th) The Central Weather Administration today issued high-temperature information for Tainan and Pingtung, advising caution for high temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius or above. Meteorological expert Wu Der-rong stated that an approaching weather front will affect Taiwan from the 23rd to the 25th, expanding the rainfall area from north to south. Localized showers or thunderstorms are likely, and people should be aware of sudden heavy rain.
The Central Weather Administration issued high-temperature information today. The weather is sunny and hot. Around noon, Tainan City and Pingtung County are under a yellow alert, advising caution for high temperatures above 36 degrees.
Wu Der-rong, an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Central University, stated today in his "Leaking Secrets of Heaven Classroom" column for the Meteorological Application Promotion Foundation that the latest European model simulations show dry air affecting Taiwan today and tomorrow. Today, it will be sunny across the country, feeling "hot like midsummer" during the day, with maximum temperatures reaching 36 degrees island-wide and a large temperature difference between day and night. Eastern Taiwan may see sporadic rain. Tomorrow, it will be sunny to cloudy everywhere, with temperatures dropping slightly in northern Taiwan but remaining hot during the day, and occasional localized short showers in the eastern half.
Wu stated that moisture will slightly increase from the 22nd to the morning of the 23rd. The weather will remain mostly sunny to cloudy everywhere, hot during the day, with occasional localized short showers in mountainous areas in the afternoon.
He pointed out that starting from the afternoon of the 23rd, the front will approach, and areas north of central Taiwan will turn to localized showers or thunderstorms. On the 24th, the front will move south, and rain will transition from north to south into localized showers or thunderstorms. On the 25th, under the front's influence, the rainfall range will expand, with localized showers or thunderstorms across all regions. During this period, caution is needed against lightning strikes, strong winds, and sudden heavy rain. Temperatures will drop on the 24th and 25th, turning cooler in northern Taiwan.
Wu added that on the 26th and 27th, the front will move away, the weather will stabilize, and temperatures will rise. On the 28th, southern moisture will gradually increase, bringing localized afternoon showers to mountainous areas in central and southern Taiwan. On the 29th, another front will approach, changing the weather once again. Various global models continue to adjust for the end of the period, requiring continuous observation. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150420
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(CNA Reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, 20th) The Central Weather Administration today issued high-temperature information for Tainan and Pingtung, advising caution for high temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius or above. Meteorological expert Wu Der-rong stated that an approaching weather front will affect Taiwan from the 23rd to the 25th, expanding the rainfall area from north to south. Localized showers or thunderstorms are likely, and people should be aware of sudden heavy rain.
The Central Weather Administration issued high-temperature information today. The weather is sunny and hot. Around noon, Tainan City and Pingtung County are under a yellow alert, advising caution for high temperatures above 36 degrees.
Wu Der-rong, an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Central University, stated today in his "Leaking Secrets of Heaven Classroom" column for the Meteorological Application Promotion Foundation that the latest European model simulations show dry air affecting Taiwan today and tomorrow. Today, it will be sunny across the country, feeling "hot like midsummer" during the day, with maximum temperatures reaching 36 degrees island-wide and a large temperature difference between day and night. Eastern Taiwan may see sporadic rain. Tomorrow, it will be sunny to cloudy everywhere, with temperatures dropping slightly in northern Taiwan but remaining hot during the day, and occasional localized short showers in the eastern half.
Wu stated that moisture will slightly increase from the 22nd to the morning of the 23rd. The weather will remain mostly sunny to cloudy everywhere, hot during the day, with occasional localized short showers in mountainous areas in the afternoon.
He pointed out that starting from the afternoon of the 23rd, the front will approach, and areas north of central Taiwan will turn to localized showers or thunderstorms. On the 24th, the front will move south, and rain will transition from north to south into localized showers or thunderstorms. On the 25th, under the front's influence, the rainfall range will expand, with localized showers or thunderstorms across all regions. During this period, caution is needed against lightning strikes, strong winds, and sudden heavy rain. Temperatures will drop on the 24th and 25th, turning cooler in northern Taiwan.
Wu added that on the 26th and 27th, the front will move away, the weather will stabilize, and temperatures will rise. On the 28th, southern moisture will gradually increase, bringing localized afternoon showers to mountainous areas in central and southern Taiwan. On the 29th, another front will approach, changing the weather once again. Various global models continue to adjust for the end of the period, requiring continuous observation. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150420
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