With a seasonal northeasterly system expected to set in, the scorching heat in northern Taiwan is likely to dissipate, with daytime temperatures to fall 7°C or 8°C in the next few days, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said yesterday.
From Wednesday, highs in northern Taiwan are forecast to range from 25°C to 26°C, down from 34°C to 35°C in the past week.
Due to the seasonal wind system, brief showers are possible for areas north of Taoyuan, as well as northeastern Taiwan, while sporadic rainfall is forecast for Hualien and Taitung counties, the CWB said.
Elsewhere, there is expected to be minimal impact from the seasonal winds, with daytime temperatures forecast to be little changed next week, it said.
The agency issued heat warnings at 5pm yesterday, with a Pacific high-pressure system expected to continue to blanket Taiwan.
It issued an “Orange Signal” for Chiayi City, meaning daily maximum temperatures would reach 36°C for three consecutive days, while Taipei, New Taipei City, Nantou County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Tainan, Pingtung County and Taitung County were under a “Yellow Signal” in which daily maximum temperatures reach 36°C.
In other parts of the country, daytime temperatures are expected to be 33°C to 35°C, it said.
People taking part in outdoor activities should stay hydrated and take precautionary measures to avoid sunburn, it said.
Despite the stable weather, windward areas in southeastern Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula would have brief showers, the bureau said, adding that showers are also possible in mountainous areas in the west, but the precipitation is expected to be limited.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Roke was centered about 2,350km northeast of Taipei as of 8am yesterday and could lose momentum soon, the CWB said.
The storm, which was moving toward Japan, is unlikely to affect Taiwan, it said.
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