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Cold air mass brings temperatures below 10°C to Taiwan
Taiwan braces for a cold snap as a continental air mass lowers temperatures, with New Taipei City and Hsinchu County possibly dipping below 10°C. Expect stable weather for the Qingming holiday, but prepare for rain and thunderstorms from April 8.
2025/04/02 12:00
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Fierce weather front hits northern Taiwan with hail
Thunderstorms and hail sweep Taipei, New Taipei City A fierce weather front hit northern Taiwan, causing thunderstorms and hail in Taipei. The Central Weather Administration warns of heavy rain and strong winds.
2025/03/04 10:30
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Taiwan’s cold snap to ease, warming trend expected
A cold air mass chills Taiwan, with temperatures dropping to 10°C. Expect warming by midweek, with rain in the north and east. The 228 holiday brings warmer, sunnier weather.
2025/02/25 09:50
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Principals in New Taipei given discretion on class closures
Typhoon Trami brings strong winds and heavy rain to Taiwan. New Taipei City schools may cancel classes based on local conditions. Stay updated for safety.
2024/10/24 14:26
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Heavy rain advisory issued for Taipei and Keelung areas
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory for Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung due to an intensified northeast monsoon. Expect short-duration heavy rain and potential landslides.
2024/10/07 12:14
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Taipei and Yilan regions
Thunderstorm warning issued for Keelung, New Taipei, Taipei, and Yilan. Heavy rain expected until 4:15 p.m. CWA advises caution due to lightning, strong gusts, and potential landslides.
2024/09/27 15:57
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Heavy rain warnings issued for 18 Taiwan areas
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s weather as the CWA issues heavy rain warnings for 18 counties, including Taipei and New Taipei City, due to a weather front. Stay informed on areas at risk and safety precautions.
2024/09/23 15:36
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Heavy rain alert issued for 13 Taiwan areas: CWA
Discover the latest weather update: Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration has issued a heavy rain alert for 13 counties and cities, including a torrential rain warning for Penghu County. Stay informed on severe thunderstorm advisories and areas affected.
2024/08/20 15:59
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Taiwan shivers: CWA warns of temperatures dropping
Stay updated on the latest weather conditions in Taiwan with this story from Taipei. The Central Weather Administration has issued an "orange" signal cold surge advisory for Keelung City and New Taipei City, indicating temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius or lower. Former CWA Weather Forecast Center director Daniel Wu predicts a drop to below 9 degrees. Be prepared with your umbrellas as isolated showers are expected across the country.
2024/03/07 13:55
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Cold front in Taiwan linked to fatal cardiac arrests
A cold front in Taiwan has been linked to five fatal cases of Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) in the Keelung region. Victims’ ages ranged from 52 to 97. The Keelung City Fire Department reported a total of five emergency rescue cases of OHCA, with two males and three females affected. It is unclear whether the cold weather was the cause of these emergencies. Temperatures dropped to 6-8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning, prompting the fire department to urge the public to prioritize warmth and guard against the risks posed by the low temperatures. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported temperatures of 6-8 degrees in areas north of central Taiwan and Yilan, and 9-12 degrees in southern Taiwan and Hualien-Taitung regions. The whole island may experience regional short-term rain due to moisture from southern China, with heavier rainfall expected in Keelung, the northern coast, and the mountainous area of Taipei city. New Taipei, Taipei, and Yi-lan may also be affected by heavy rains.
2024/01/23 13:16
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Taiwan issues heavy rain advisory for northern cities
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued a heavy rain advisory for Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Keelung City in Taiwan, warning of potential intensive downpours throughout the evening. The northeast monsoon is causing localized heavy rainfall in coastal areas of Keelung and mountainous regions of Taipei. The strengthening of the northeast monsoon has also prompted alerts for strong gusts ranging from force 9 to 11, potentially affecting areas from Taoyuan City to Tainan City, as well as southeastern parts of the island, including Orchid Island, Green Island, and the Hengchun Peninsula. The advisory for strong winds covers an expansive area, including Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Tainan City, the Hengchun Peninsula, Taitung County, Orchid Island, Green Island, Penghu County, and the Kinmen and Matsu region. These strong wind conditions are expected to last from the early morning of Wednesday (Dec. 20) through the evening of Friday (Dec. 22).
2023/12/20 15:44
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Taipei’s chilly spell to break with warmth on horizon
The story discusses the weather conditions in Taipei, Taiwan. Currently, the city is experiencing cool and wet weather due to a passing weather front and the northeast monsoon. Rainfall is expected to decrease, but temperatures will continue to drop. However, a shift in winds is expected to bring some sunshine and warmer temperatures to western Taipei. From Thursday to Friday, a southerly wind will bring warmer air, though morning fog and low clouds are likely. A new cold front arriving on Saturday will cause temperatures to plummet in the north. On Sunday, temperatures in the central and southern parts of Taiwan will dip. There will be a brief respite on Monday and Tuesday with reduced rainfall and slightly higher temperatures. However, another front approaching from the north will bring more rain and colder temperatures. By next Wednesday, conditions will be drier, but nighttime temperatures could drop to around 10 degrees.
2023/12/12 09:57
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Northeast monsoon brings rain to Keelung, Greater Taipei
The Central Weather Administration has issued a heavy rain advisory for Keelung City and New Taipei City due to the influence of the northeast monsoon. However, rain chances are expected to decrease as the day progresses. Meanwhile, conditions south of Hsinchu will remain mostly cloudy to sunny. Temperature variations are significant, with morning and evening lows ranging from 16 to 19 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs anticipated to reach 21 to 24 degrees in the north and Yilan, and 26 to 28 degrees in other areas. Starting Monday, a drier northeast monsoon will bring cooler air, resulting in clearer skies in the western part of the country and a halt in brief rain in the east. Stable and sunny conditions are predicted across the region, but residents should be mindful of the substantial temperature differences between day and night, with low temperatures potentially falling to around 12 degrees across the plains of Taiwan and lows near 16 degrees in Taipei.
2023/11/26 14:41
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Strong winds cause scaffolding collapse in New Taipei
Strong winds and heavy rain pounded New Taipei City, causing a scaffolding collapse at a 24-story construction site on Zhongzheng Road in Xinzhuang District in the early hours on Thursday (Aug. 3).
2023/08/03 11:41