Vigorous Afternoon Convection: Heavy Rain Warning for Mountainous Areas of Taichung and Nantou, Expected to Continue into the Night
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory this afternoon due to vigorous convective cloud development, warning of localized heavy downpours in the mountainous areas of Taichung and Nantou. The public is advised to be cautious of thunder, strong gusts, and potential hazards in mountain regions.
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(CNA, Taipei, 18th, by reporter Chang, Hsiung-feng) The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory this afternoon. Due to vigorous development of afternoon convective cloud systems, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. The public in the mountainous areas of Taichung and Nantou is warned to be prepared for localized heavy rain. People should be cautious of lightning and strong gusts, and in mountainous areas, beware of landslides, rockfalls, and flash floods. The conditions are expected to last into the evening.
The heavy rain warning is for the mountainous areas of Taichung City and Nantou County. (Editor: Chen, Jen-hua)
The heavy rain warning is for the mountainous areas of Taichung City and Nantou County. (Editor: Chen, Jen-hua)