Heat Warnings Issued for 8 Counties in Taiwan, Yujing Hits 39.7°C
The Central Weather Administration has issued heat warnings for eight counties and cities in Taiwan, with Yujing District in Tainan reaching 39.7°C.
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CNA (Taipei, May 22) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued heat warnings this afternoon for eight counties and cities, including the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan and Kaohsiung-Pingtung regions. Yujing District in Tainan recorded the highest temperature at 39.7°C. The CWA updated its heat information, placing Tainan City under an orange light warning, indicating a possibility of extreme heat reaching 38°C. Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, and Hualien County are under a yellow light warning, indicating temperatures could reach 36°C. According to the CWA website, Nanhua District in Tainan reached 38.4°C, Zhutian Township in Pingtung reached 37.1°C, and Neimen District in Kaohsiung reached 36.9°C.
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What are the criteria for heat warnings in Taiwan?
Yellow alerts are for temperatures over 36°C, and orange alerts are for temperatures over 38°C.