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Taiwan braces for plum rain fronts amid soaring temperatures
Taiwan faces mixed weather with clouds, sunshine, and possible thunderstorms on May 5. Expect high temperatures and foehn winds in the southeast. Stay updated on rain forecasts.2025/05/05 10:00 -
Showers hit Yilan, Hualien coasts amid southwest winds
Discover the latest weather updates for Taiwan, including sporadic showers and thunderstorms across various regions, with temperatures soaring above 36 degrees Celsius in some areas. Stay informed on the forecast from July 1 to Sunday, with advice on staying hydrated and protected from the heat.2024/07/01 09:45 -
Taiwan’s weather swings: From heatwave to plum rains
Taiwan faces a scorching day with temperatures up to 36°C, particularly in its southern and southeastern areas, as forecasted by the Central Weather Administration. Foehn winds are anticipated in Taitung County, prompting a heat advisory with a yellow warning for Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Taitung counties. A weather shift is expected to bring brief showers or thunderstorms, especially in the central and northern regions, with heavier rainfall predicted for the northeastern and Greater Taipei’s mountainous areas. Meteorologist Lin Te-en highlights an expected above-average rainfall for May, aligning with the plum rain season, potentially easing Taiwan’s water scarcity concerns yet raising flooding risks.2024/04/30 11:54 -
Taiwan sweats under severe heatwave, CWA issues warnings
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s weather: a heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 34°C, high-temperature warnings in four counties, and the potential for foehn winds in Taitung. Amidst the heat, expect scattered showers and brief thunderstorms across various regions. However, a shift is on the horizon for Labor Day, with a passing front bringing unstable weather, possible heavy rainfall, and a cool down in northern Taiwan. Stay updated on these changing conditions.2024/04/29 11:16 -
Public advised to stay indoors as heatwave comes into force
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) pointed out that strong southwest winds have resulted in foehn winds in Taitung County. CWB also issued heat advisories for several cities and counties on Wednesday (July 5). Pingtung County and Hualien County are under an orange alert, with a high probability of extreme temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius.2023/07/05 16:43