Wu Derong: Front approaching from afternoon, central and northern areas should watch for rain
Meteorologist Wu Derong forecasts an approaching front that will bring rain and thunderstorms to central and northern Taiwan starting this afternoon, with severe weather expected on the 24th and 25th.
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(CNA, Taipei, 23rd) Meteorological expert Wu Derong stated today that as a front approaches this afternoon, the probability of local showers or thunderstorms from central Taiwan northward will increase, and temperatures will gradually drop. Starting tomorrow, due to the influence of the front, people should be alert for severe weather.
Wu Derong, an adjunct associate professor at the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Central University, stated today in his "Leaking Heaven's Secret Classroom" column for the Meteorological Application Promotion Foundation that this morning, under the influence of pre-frontal cloud systems, there was sporadic light rain from central Taiwan northward, while it was warm and hot elsewhere. From the afternoon, as the front approaches, there is a chance of local showers or thunderstorms from central Taiwan northward, and temperatures will gradually fall.
Wu Derong mentioned that Taitung has warming due to downslope subsidence and dry conditions, which requires attention.
Wu Derong said the latest model simulations show that as the front moves south tomorrow, there will be local showers or thunderstorms spreading from north to south. On the 25th, the front will continue to affect the area, with a probability of local showers or thunderstorms across various regions. During this period, caution should be exercised against "severe weather" (lightning strikes, strong winds, sudden heavy rainfall). Temperatures will drop across Taiwan tomorrow and the 25th, turning cooler in northern Taiwan.
Wu Derong stated that on the 26th and 27th, the front will move away, temperatures will rise, and the weather will be clear and hot. On the 28th and 29th, southern moisture will gradually increase day by day, causing the atmosphere to become unstable. The weather will mostly be partly cloudy to clear and warm, with chances of occasional local short-term rainfall in mountainous areas and the eastern half in the afternoons.
Wu Derong pointed out that between the 30th and May 2nd, another front will approach or pass through quickly. Due to inconsistencies in various countries' model simulations and ongoing adjustments, there is high uncertainty, and continuous observation is necessary. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150423
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(CNA, Taipei, 23rd) Meteorological expert Wu Derong stated today that as a front approaches this afternoon, the probability of local showers or thunderstorms from central Taiwan northward will increase, and temperatures will gradually drop. Starting tomorrow, due to the influence of the front, people should be alert for severe weather.
Wu Derong, an adjunct associate professor at the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Central University, stated today in his "Leaking Heaven's Secret Classroom" column for the Meteorological Application Promotion Foundation that this morning, under the influence of pre-frontal cloud systems, there was sporadic light rain from central Taiwan northward, while it was warm and hot elsewhere. From the afternoon, as the front approaches, there is a chance of local showers or thunderstorms from central Taiwan northward, and temperatures will gradually fall.
Wu Derong mentioned that Taitung has warming due to downslope subsidence and dry conditions, which requires attention.
Wu Derong said the latest model simulations show that as the front moves south tomorrow, there will be local showers or thunderstorms spreading from north to south. On the 25th, the front will continue to affect the area, with a probability of local showers or thunderstorms across various regions. During this period, caution should be exercised against "severe weather" (lightning strikes, strong winds, sudden heavy rainfall). Temperatures will drop across Taiwan tomorrow and the 25th, turning cooler in northern Taiwan.
Wu Derong stated that on the 26th and 27th, the front will move away, temperatures will rise, and the weather will be clear and hot. On the 28th and 29th, southern moisture will gradually increase day by day, causing the atmosphere to become unstable. The weather will mostly be partly cloudy to clear and warm, with chances of occasional local short-term rainfall in mountainous areas and the eastern half in the afternoons.
Wu Derong pointed out that between the 30th and May 2nd, another front will approach or pass through quickly. Due to inconsistencies in various countries' model simulations and ongoing adjustments, there is high uncertainty, and continuous observation is necessary. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150423
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