Tainan and Pingtung to Watch for 36°C Highs on the 21st; Rain Expected Across Taiwan for Three Consecutive Days Starting the 23rd
The Meteorological Observatory forecasts localized high temperatures of 36°C or above in Tainan and Pingtung on April 21st. From the 23rd to the 25th, the island will experience significant rainfall due to the influence of a cold front, northeast monsoon, and cloud systems from Southern China, with showers or thunderstorms expected island-wide.
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The Central Weather Administration (CWA) stated that tomorrow, Tainan and Pingtung should still be aware of localized temperatures exceeding 36 degrees Celsius. From the 23rd to the 25th, due to the sequential influence of a cold front, the northeast monsoon, and cloud systems from Southern China, it will be the period with the most significant rainfall this week. All of Taiwan should watch for showers or thunderstorms, with heavier rain occurring successively from north to south.
CWA forecaster Liu Pei-teng told CNA that tomorrow's weather will be mostly sunny to cloudy. There will be scattered brief showers in the Keelung coastal areas, northeastern regions, and mountainous areas of Greater Taipei. In the afternoon, localized brief showers are expected in mountainous areas and regions south of Chiayi. On the 22nd, the weather will remain muggy, but the environment will shift to a southeasterly to southerly wind, with afternoon thunderstorms concentrated in areas north of Central Taiwan, Yilan, Hualien, and mountainous regions.
Liu Pei-teng indicated that April 23rd to 25th will be the most significant period of rainfall in the coming week, with rain expected almost island-wide. On the 23rd and 24th, a cold front will gradually pass, and the northeast monsoon will strengthen, bringing brief showers or thunderstorms to northern and central regions, with localized heavier rain possible. Other areas will also have scattered brief showers or thunderstorms.
Liu Pei-teng pointed out that on the 25th, the cold front will move away, but the northeast monsoon will continue to affect the area, and cloud systems from Southern China will move in. Central and southern regions will experience brief showers or thunderstorms, with localized heavier rain. Other areas will have scattered brief showers.
Liu Pei-teng mentioned that on the 26th, the northeast monsoon will weaken, and the weather will gradually stabilize. It will return to cloudy to sunny conditions across the island, with only scattered brief showers in eastern regions and the Hengchun Peninsula. Localized brief showers are expected in the mountainous areas of Central and Southern Taiwan in the afternoon.
Regarding temperatures, Liu Pei-teng said that tomorrow, northern highs will be around 27 to 30 degrees Celsius, and central to southern highs around 31 to 32 degrees Celsius. Specifically, Tainan and Pingtung areas should watch for localized highs exceeding 36 degrees Celsius. On the 24th and 25th, during the northeast monsoon's influence, northern highs will slightly decrease to 24 to 25 degrees Celsius, and central to southern highs will be around 28 to 29 degrees Celsius. On the 26th, as the northeast monsoon weakens, western highs are expected to rebound to 29 to 31 degrees Celsius. Low temperatures will not vary much, around 20 to 22 degrees Celsius.
Liu Pei-teng reminded the public that on early mornings tomorrow, and all day on the 22nd and 23rd, localized fog or low clouds are likely in Matsu, affecting visibility. Tomorrow, coastal areas of Keelung's northern coast, the east coast, and the Hengchun Peninsula should also be aware of long waves. (Edited by Chen Ren-hua) 1150420
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CWA forecaster Liu Pei-teng told CNA that tomorrow's weather will be mostly sunny to cloudy. There will be scattered brief showers in the Keelung coastal areas, northeastern regions, and mountainous areas of Greater Taipei. In the afternoon, localized brief showers are expected in mountainous areas and regions south of Chiayi. On the 22nd, the weather will remain muggy, but the environment will shift to a southeasterly to southerly wind, with afternoon thunderstorms concentrated in areas north of Central Taiwan, Yilan, Hualien, and mountainous regions.
Liu Pei-teng indicated that April 23rd to 25th will be the most significant period of rainfall in the coming week, with rain expected almost island-wide. On the 23rd and 24th, a cold front will gradually pass, and the northeast monsoon will strengthen, bringing brief showers or thunderstorms to northern and central regions, with localized heavier rain possible. Other areas will also have scattered brief showers or thunderstorms.
Liu Pei-teng pointed out that on the 25th, the cold front will move away, but the northeast monsoon will continue to affect the area, and cloud systems from Southern China will move in. Central and southern regions will experience brief showers or thunderstorms, with localized heavier rain. Other areas will have scattered brief showers.
Liu Pei-teng mentioned that on the 26th, the northeast monsoon will weaken, and the weather will gradually stabilize. It will return to cloudy to sunny conditions across the island, with only scattered brief showers in eastern regions and the Hengchun Peninsula. Localized brief showers are expected in the mountainous areas of Central and Southern Taiwan in the afternoon.
Regarding temperatures, Liu Pei-teng said that tomorrow, northern highs will be around 27 to 30 degrees Celsius, and central to southern highs around 31 to 32 degrees Celsius. Specifically, Tainan and Pingtung areas should watch for localized highs exceeding 36 degrees Celsius. On the 24th and 25th, during the northeast monsoon's influence, northern highs will slightly decrease to 24 to 25 degrees Celsius, and central to southern highs will be around 28 to 29 degrees Celsius. On the 26th, as the northeast monsoon weakens, western highs are expected to rebound to 29 to 31 degrees Celsius. Low temperatures will not vary much, around 20 to 22 degrees Celsius.
Liu Pei-teng reminded the public that on early mornings tomorrow, and all day on the 22nd and 23rd, localized fog or low clouds are likely in Matsu, affecting visibility. Tomorrow, coastal areas of Keelung's northern coast, the east coast, and the Hengchun Peninsula should also be aware of long waves. (Edited by Chen Ren-hua) 1150420
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