Taitung Prepares for Foehn Wind, Wu Der-rong: Frontal System to Bring Rain to Central and Northern Taiwan in the Afternoon
The Central Weather Administration warns of Foehn winds in Taitung, with temperatures potentially exceeding 36°C. Meteorologist Wu Der-rong predicts that a frontal system will bring significant rainfall to central and northern Taiwan and southern mountainous areas from this afternoon until tomorrow, with cooler temperatures in northern Taiwan. The weather is expected to clear from May 1st, but a plum rain front is anticipated around May 4th-5th.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, 29th) The Central Weather Administration stated today that Taitung may experience Foehn winds, with attention needed for high temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius. Meteorologist Wu Der-rong said that from this afternoon until tomorrow, a frontal system will affect Taiwan, bringing heavier rainfall to central and northern Taiwan and southern mountainous areas; temperatures will drop from north to south, with northern Taiwan experiencing a noticeable cool down tomorrow.
Wu Der-rong said that the latest European model simulations show that today will still be warm and hot, with Taitung experiencing high temperatures due to mountain-crossing subsidence (Foehn wind); from this afternoon until tomorrow, a frontal system will affect central and northern Taiwan and southern mountainous areas, bringing localized showers or thunderstorms with heavier rainfall; temperatures will drop from north to south, with northern Taiwan becoming noticeably cooler tomorrow.
Wu Der-rong also stated that the latest model simulations show that on May 1st and 2nd, the frontal system will move away, and the weather will turn partly cloudy with temperatures rising daily, and occasional localized afternoon mountain rainfall; on May 3rd, moisture in the south will slightly increase, with generally partly cloudy skies everywhere, fog easily occurring in Matsu, warm daytime temperatures, and occasional localized brief afternoon rainfall.
Wu Der-rong pointed out that on May 4th and 5th, the first frontal system of the plum rain season (May, June) will affect Taiwan, bringing localized showers or thunderstorms to central and northern Taiwan, and also localized brief showers or thunderstorms to southern regions.
Wu Der-rong said that the latest European model simulations show that from May 6th to 8th, the frontal system will weaken and move away, and the weather will improve across Taiwan. However, the American model simulations show that on May 6th and 7th, the frontal system will still linger near Taiwan, and the weather will not improve, indicating significant uncertainty in the simulations. As various national models will continue to adjust, further observation is needed. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150429
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, 29th) The Central Weather Administration stated today that Taitung may experience Foehn winds, with attention needed for high temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius. Meteorologist Wu Der-rong said that from this afternoon until tomorrow, a frontal system will affect Taiwan, bringing heavier rainfall to central and northern Taiwan and southern mountainous areas; temperatures will drop from north to south, with northern Taiwan experiencing a noticeable cool down tomorrow.
Wu Der-rong said that the latest European model simulations show that today will still be warm and hot, with Taitung experiencing high temperatures due to mountain-crossing subsidence (Foehn wind); from this afternoon until tomorrow, a frontal system will affect central and northern Taiwan and southern mountainous areas, bringing localized showers or thunderstorms with heavier rainfall; temperatures will drop from north to south, with northern Taiwan becoming noticeably cooler tomorrow.
Wu Der-rong also stated that the latest model simulations show that on May 1st and 2nd, the frontal system will move away, and the weather will turn partly cloudy with temperatures rising daily, and occasional localized afternoon mountain rainfall; on May 3rd, moisture in the south will slightly increase, with generally partly cloudy skies everywhere, fog easily occurring in Matsu, warm daytime temperatures, and occasional localized brief afternoon rainfall.
Wu Der-rong pointed out that on May 4th and 5th, the first frontal system of the plum rain season (May, June) will affect Taiwan, bringing localized showers or thunderstorms to central and northern Taiwan, and also localized brief showers or thunderstorms to southern regions.
Wu Der-rong said that the latest European model simulations show that from May 6th to 8th, the frontal system will weaken and move away, and the weather will improve across Taiwan. However, the American model simulations show that on May 6th and 7th, the frontal system will still linger near Taiwan, and the weather will not improve, indicating significant uncertainty in the simulations. As various national models will continue to adjust, further observation is needed. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150429
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