Sunny and hot weather is forecast across Taiwan today, with daytime highs topping 30°C in most areas, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said.
The agency issued heat advisories earlier in the day for four cities and counties, including an orange alert for Hsinchu County and Taichung, where temperatures are forecast to reach 36°C for three consecutive days.
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Yellow alerts were issued for Miaoli County and Tainan, where temperatures could hit 36°C today.
Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities and protect themselves from the sun.
The CWA also urged extra care for the elderly, children, people with chronic illnesses, those who are overweight or taking medication, as well as outdoor workers and athletes.
In its 11am update, the CWA said the northeast monsoon would strengthen later in the day, bringing partly cloudy to sunny skies across Taiwan and the outlying Penghu, Kinmen and Lienchiang counties.
Afternoon thundershowers are expected in central and southern regions.
From the evening, brief scattered showers may develop along Keelung's north coast, in northeastern Taiwan, mountainous areas of greater Taipei and the Hengchun Peninsula (恆春半島).
Isolated brief showers are also possible in eastern and southeastern areas.
Daytime highs are forecast to reach 31°C to 32°C in eastern Taiwan and 34°C to 35°C in the west.
Temperatures in Hsinchu and Miaoli counties, as well as Taichung and Tainan are likely to peak at about 36°C.
Lows are to range between 25°C and 27°C.
Independent meteorologist Wu Der-rong (吳德榮) said occasional brief showers are expected along the north coast and in eastern Taiwan tomorrow.
Citing European weather models, Wu added that moisture east of Taiwan would increase slightly from tomorrow through Friday — coinciding with Double Ten National Day — bringing a chance of intermittent showers in northern and eastern regions.
Eastern Taiwan is also likely to see occasional rainfall over the weekend, he said.
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