Extreme Heat of 38 Degrees in Taipei, Tainan, and Pingtung; Temperatures to Drop with Rain on the 29th

The Central Weather Administration issued high-temperature information for 12 counties and cities, including Taipei, today. Taipei, Tainan, and Pingtung should be alert for extreme heat of 38 degrees Celsius or higher. Weather expert Wu Der-rong stated that the weather will be as hot as midsummer until the 28th, and a plum rain front will move south on the 29th, bringing rain and cooling. The Central Weather Administration issued high-temperature information today, noting that the weather is hot across the country. Taitung County should be alert for foehn winds. Tainan City is under a red light today, with a chance of continuous extreme heat of 38 degrees. Taipei City and Pingtung County are under an orange light, with a risk of extreme heat of 38 degrees. Keelung City, New Taipei City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, and Kaohsiung City are under an orange light, with a risk of continuous heat of 36 degrees. Taoyuan City, Hualien County, and Taitung County are under a yellow light, with a risk of heat over 36 degrees. Wu Der-rong, an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Central University, stated in his column that the latest European model simulations show that the stationary front will retreat northward from today to the 28th, with reduced moisture and stable atmosphere. Taiwan is within a warm air mass, and the daytime will be 'as hot as midsummer.' Today and tomorrow will reach the peak, with the highest temperatures across Taiwan approaching 40 degrees. Sun protection and heatstroke prevention are necessary. Wu stated that the latest model simulations show that the fourth front of the plum rain season (May-June) will move south on the 29th, bringing rain and cooling. On the 30th, the front will move south to the Bashi Channel, with cloudy weather after rain in northern Taiwan and local rain in other areas. Wu pointed out that from the 31st to June 2nd, the northeast wind from the periphery of tropical disturbances or typhoons will bring moisture, with local temporary rain in the north and northeast. On June 3rd and 4th, as tropical disturbances or typhoons move away, the southwest monsoon will enter the South China Sea, the atmosphere near Taiwan will become unstable, and the chance of afternoon thermal convection will increase day by day. Wu said that the latest European model simulation map shows that the path of the tropical disturbance or typhoon has been adjusted to pass near Miyako Island, closer to Taiwan than originally simulated. Although there is no direct threat to Taiwan, the northeast wind from its periphery will bring moisture, causing local temporary rain in the north and northeast. European AI model simulations have also made similar adjustments. As models from various countries continue to be adjusted, continued observation is necessary.