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Two cold fronts to send temperatures plunging next week
BRIGHT SPOTS:
Before the two cold fronts arrive, tomorrow is forecast to be a good day for joining the lantern festivities and viewing a total eclipse
By Shelley Shan
STAFF REPORTER
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007, Page 2
Temperatures likely to drop to 11oC on Monday as a cold front is forecast to hit the country next week, the Central Weather Bureau said yesterday.
A total of two cold fronts are expected to arrive next week, with a second one moving in on Tuesday, the bureau said.
It added that the two cold fronts are likely to affect temperatures in Taiwan for two to three days.
Temperatures the central and southern parts of the country are forecast to slide down to 13oC to 14oC.
Sunny day
However, visitors to the Lantern Festival tomorrow are likely to be greeted by sunny weather.
The bureau forecast yesterday that temperatures would hit a high of 28oC in the north, central and eastern parts of Taiwan and 29oC in the south.
The bureau said that Taiwan has experienced a rather warm winter this year.
Statistics last December to last month showed that the average temperature topped 19.49oC, 1.45oC higher than the seasonal average.
The second highest average winter temperature occurred in 1991, when it hit 19.51oC.
The bureau added that the cold air from the north appeared to be less forceful this year, causing the average temperature to rise nationwide.
From March to May, the average temperature is likely to fall within the normal range, the bureau said.
Rainfall also likely to fall within the normal range, but the bureau warned that precipitation will occur mainly in March and April.
Lunar treat
On a lighter note, the bureau said the public will have a chance to see a total lunar eclipse during the Lantern Festival.
The total eclipse is expected to take place at around 5:30am tomorrow.
The last total lunar eclipse during the Lantern Festival occurred on Feb. 10, 1990, the bureau said.
This was unlikely to happen again until 2026, the bureau added.
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