Tainan and Pingtung Brace for High Temperatures; Wu Der-rong: Rain Expected for 5 Consecutive Days from the 12th
High temperature warnings have been issued for Tainan and Pingtung in Taiwan. A meteorologist predicts rain for five consecutive days starting May 12th due to a passing front, with heavier rainfall expected on the 13th and 14th.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, 11th) The Central Weather Administration today issued high temperature warnings for Tainan and Pingtung, advising caution for temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius. Meteorologist Wu Der-rong stated that from tomorrow until the 16th, a front will move north and south across Taiwan, bringing localized brief showers or thunderstorms, with rainfall tending to increase on the 13th and 14th.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications Central Weather Administration issued a high temperature warning, indicating hot and scorching weather. Around noon today, Tainan City was under an orange light signal, with a chance of continuous high temperatures above 36 degrees. Pingtung County was under a yellow light signal, advising caution for temperatures above 36 degrees.
Wu Der-rong stated in his column "Xie Tian Ji Jiao Shi" (Unveiling Heavenly Secrets Classroom) for the Meteorological Application Promotion Foundation that the latest European model simulations show mostly sunny to cloudy skies today, with slightly more clouds in northern Taiwan. It will be warm and hot during the day, with occasional localized brief showers in mountainous areas and eastern Taiwan in the afternoon.
Wu Der-rong said that tomorrow and on the 13th, the third plum rain front (May and June) will form near northern Taiwan and move slightly southward, bringing localized brief showers sequentially to northern, eastern, and central Taiwan. On the 14th, the front will move slightly northward, but the atmosphere will be very unstable, with localized showers or thunderstorms in central and northern Taiwan, and rainfall tending to gradually increase on the 13th and 14th.
Wu Der-rong pointed out that on the 15th and 16th, the front will move southward again. Although its structure will be loose, strong convection will still develop near Taiwan. From the 13th onwards, attention should be paid to the impact of convective cells accompanied by lightning, strong winds, and instantaneous heavy rainfall.
Wu Der-rong mentioned that the latest European model simulations show the front moving away from the 17th to the 20th. Localized showers or thunderstorms are still expected in the afternoon on the 17th, while the 18th to 20th will be sunny and hot, with reduced rainfall mainly concentrated in mountainous areas. As there are significant differences in the late-stage simulations of various international models, and they will continue to be adjusted, continuous observation is necessary. (Edited by: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150511
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, 11th) The Central Weather Administration today issued high temperature warnings for Tainan and Pingtung, advising caution for temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius. Meteorologist Wu Der-rong stated that from tomorrow until the 16th, a front will move north and south across Taiwan, bringing localized brief showers or thunderstorms, with rainfall tending to increase on the 13th and 14th.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications Central Weather Administration issued a high temperature warning, indicating hot and scorching weather. Around noon today, Tainan City was under an orange light signal, with a chance of continuous high temperatures above 36 degrees. Pingtung County was under a yellow light signal, advising caution for temperatures above 36 degrees.
Wu Der-rong stated in his column "Xie Tian Ji Jiao Shi" (Unveiling Heavenly Secrets Classroom) for the Meteorological Application Promotion Foundation that the latest European model simulations show mostly sunny to cloudy skies today, with slightly more clouds in northern Taiwan. It will be warm and hot during the day, with occasional localized brief showers in mountainous areas and eastern Taiwan in the afternoon.
Wu Der-rong said that tomorrow and on the 13th, the third plum rain front (May and June) will form near northern Taiwan and move slightly southward, bringing localized brief showers sequentially to northern, eastern, and central Taiwan. On the 14th, the front will move slightly northward, but the atmosphere will be very unstable, with localized showers or thunderstorms in central and northern Taiwan, and rainfall tending to gradually increase on the 13th and 14th.
Wu Der-rong pointed out that on the 15th and 16th, the front will move southward again. Although its structure will be loose, strong convection will still develop near Taiwan. From the 13th onwards, attention should be paid to the impact of convective cells accompanied by lightning, strong winds, and instantaneous heavy rainfall.
Wu Der-rong mentioned that the latest European model simulations show the front moving away from the 17th to the 20th. Localized showers or thunderstorms are still expected in the afternoon on the 17th, while the 18th to 20th will be sunny and hot, with reduced rainfall mainly concentrated in mountainous areas. As there are significant differences in the late-stage simulations of various international models, and they will continue to be adjusted, continuous observation is necessary. (Edited by: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150511
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