13 Taiwan Counties Issue Heat Warnings; Tainan and Pingtung Brace for 38°C+
The Central Weather Administration issued heat warnings for 13 counties on the 25th. Tainan and Pingtung are expected to reach extreme temperatures of 38°C or higher. Experts predict the heat will peak by the 27th, with relief expected on the 29th due to a frontal system.
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The Central Weather Administration issued heat information on the 25th, noting hot and sultry weather across the region. Taitung County is warned of potential foehn winds. Tainan City is under a red alert, with a chance of continuous extreme heat of 38°C, while Pingtung County is under an orange alert for similar conditions. Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi City, and Kaohsiung are under orange alerts for potential 36°C heat. Taoyuan, Chiayi County, Hualien, and Taitung are under yellow alerts. Expert Wu Der-rong noted that until the 28th, Taiwan will remain in a warm air mass, with daytime temperatures feeling like mid-summer. A frontal system is expected to bring rain and cooling on the 29th and 30th.
FAQ
What are the heat warning levels in Taiwan?
Warnings are categorized by color (Yellow, Orange, Red) based on expected temperatures ranging from 36°C to over 38°C.