Another round of seasonal winds is expected to emerge today and continue into tomorrow, which would lower temperature highs by 2 to 3°C, in the north with sporadic precipitation likely, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) yesterday said.
Temperatures in several parts of Taiwan dipped to single digits early yesterday morning, with Emei Township (峨眉) of Hsinchu County in the north recording the lowest temperature of 8.4°C for low-lying areas, the agency said.
Touwu Township (頭屋) in Taoyuan, recorded the second lowest temperature of 8.6°C, while 8.7°C, degrees was recorded at Sihu Township (西湖) in Miaoli County, Siaying District (下營) in Tainan in the south registered 9.8°C and Taoyuan’s Dasi District (大溪) saw 9.9°C due to radiation cooling effects, which refers to the cooling of the ground under clear skies, light winds and dry conditions.
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Elsewhere, temperatures in New Taipei City’s Shulin District (樹林) early yesterday morning fell to 10.9°C, while the mercury dropped to 11.6°C and 12.9°C, respectively, in Shengang District (神岡), Taichung and Taipei’s Nanggang District (南港) in the north, the CWA said.
However, after sunrise, the weather around Taiwan got warmer as a seasonal northeasterly wind system weakened further, it said.
The CWA warned of a wide daytime-nighttime temperature difference and urged the public to stay alert to fluctuations and stay warm.
Thick fog was expected for central and south Taiwan and will impact visibility through this morning, the CWA said, advising travelers to keep a close eye on possible disruptions in transportation schedules.
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