High Temperature Alerts for 10 Counties and Cities; Tainan May Reach 38°C
The Central Weather Administration issued high-temperature alerts for 10 counties and cities on the 23rd. Tainan is under a red alert with potential highs of 38°C, while Kaohsiung and Pingtung are under orange alerts for 36°C.
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The Central Weather Administration (CWA) updated its high-temperature alerts today, issuing warnings for 10 counties and cities, including Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Tainan, and Taitung. Tainan is under a red alert, with potential extreme temperatures of 38°C. Kaohsiung and Pingtung are under orange alerts, with potential highs of 36°C.
It is hot and sunny across the country today. The CWA issued the high-temperature alert at noon and warned that Taitung County may experience foehn winds.
The CWA stated that Tainan City is under a red alert during the day, with the possibility of continuous extreme temperatures of 38°C. Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County are under orange alerts, with the possibility of continuous temperatures of 36°C, requiring increased caution.
Additionally, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Changhua County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, and Taitung County are under yellow alerts, requiring caution for temperatures above 36°C.
It is hot and sunny across the country today. The CWA issued the high-temperature alert at noon and warned that Taitung County may experience foehn winds.
The CWA stated that Tainan City is under a red alert during the day, with the possibility of continuous extreme temperatures of 38°C. Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County are under orange alerts, with the possibility of continuous temperatures of 36°C, requiring increased caution.
Additionally, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Changhua County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, and Taitung County are under yellow alerts, requiring caution for temperatures above 36°C.
FAQ
How hot is summer in Taiwan?
Temperatures frequently exceed 36°C, making heatstroke prevention essential.