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Summer heat grips Taiwan with afternoon storms likely
Meteorologists warn of high temperatures in Taitung and Hualien counties, with a forecast of 36°C. Expect summer-like heat and possible afternoon showers.2025/06/16 10:00 -
Taitung County faces extreme heat with 37.6°C
The Central Weather Administration reports a high of 37.6°C in Taitung County, issuing an orange alert. Expect cooler temperatures from Saturday as the northeast monsoon arrives.2025/03/27 15:00 -
High-temperature alerts issued for 17 Taiwanese areas
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s heatwave: The CWA issued high-temperature alerts for 17 counties, warning of temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius. Learn safety tips and forecast details.2024/07/17 11:08 -
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 -
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