TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan faces potential dual typhoon threats as meteorologist Chia Hisin-hsing (賈新興) warned Wednesday (Aug. 27) of a tropical depression likely forming near the South China Sea Thursday. The weather system shows a high probability of tracking toward Hainan Island (海南島) with a 40% to 50% chance of intensifying into a typhoon. Weather officials are closely monitoring the developing situation as Taiwan enters peak typhoon season.
The meteorologist identified a second tropical system that could emerge southeast of the Ryukyu Islands (琉球群島) after Tuesday (Sept. 3), carrying similar 40% to 50% typhoon development odds. Chia cautioned that weather predictions beyond five days remain highly uncertain and demand continuous monitoring. A robust Pacific high-pressure system will dominate conditions before Tuesday (Sept. 3), delivering hot and humid weather with characteristic northwest afternoon rain patterns across the region.
The weather pattern will produce scattered brief showers from Thursday through Saturday spanning southern Taitung to Eluanbi (鵝鑾鼻), Taiwan's southernmost point. Localized afternoon showers will affect areas south of Hsinchu and Miaoli during this three-day period. These conditions reflect the influence of the approaching weather systems on Taiwan's regional precipitation patterns.
Coastal areas of southern Taitung will experience scattered brief showers Sunday, while mountainous regions face afternoon precipitation. Monday (Sept. 1) morning will bring continued scattered brief showers from southern Taitung to Eluanbi (鵝鑾鼻), followed by afternoon showers across multiple regions. The weather pattern demonstrates the persistent influence of tropical moisture affecting Taiwan's eastern and southern coastlines.
