Taiwan may experience more rainfall from Thursday to Saturday due to a tropical disturbance, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said yesterday.
The tropical disturbance, currently hovering over the South China Sea, could develop into a tropical depression as early as today, but is not expected to directly affect Taiwan, CWA forecaster Chang Cheng-chuan (張承傳) said.
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However, rain — mostly localized showers and thunderstorms — is likely across Taiwan from Thursday to Saturday due to moisture brought by the outer periphery of the weather system, Chang said.
Chang said afternoon showers are expected, with heavy rain likely in mountainous areas.
Meanwhile, southeasterly winds are to continue today, bringing rain to eastern and southeastern Taiwan.
Western parts of the main island may also see rain, mostly in the form of afternoon showers or brief thunderstorms.
The CWA also issued a heat alert at 5:20pm yesterday, warning of high temperatures in eight municipalities in northern and southern Taiwan today.
According to the alert, temperatures in Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung County could reach 36°C for three consecutive days, including today.
In addition, highs of 36°C or more are likely today only in Taipei and New Taipei City and in the southern counties of Changhua, Yunlin and Chiayi, the CWA said.
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