An extremely heavy rain advisory took effect in northern Taiwan today as a seasonal northeasterly wind system strengthened, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said.
The alert covers Keelung, the northern coastal area, mountainous districts of Taipei and Yilan County, and signals the potential for at least 200mm of rain in 24 hours or 100mm in three hours, the CWA said.
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The advisory is expected to remain in effect into tonight.
The CWA also issued a heavy rain warning for Taipei and New Taipei City, which indicates rainfall of 80mm or more in 24 hours or 40mm in one hour.
The seasonal winds are forecast to gradually push down temperatures in northern Taiwan throughout the day, with mercury forecast to range between 16°C to 19°C, the agency said.
Elsewhere, daytime temperatures in central and eastern Taiwan are forecast to reach 22°C to 24°C, while highs in the south could hit 27°C to 28°C, the CWA said.
Independent meteorologist Wu Der-rong (吳德榮) said moisture is expected to diminish beginning tomorrow, with only brief showers likely in northern and eastern regions.
However, temperatures in low-lying areas north of Miaoli County could drop to about 12°C early tomorrow and Thursday, he said.
The wind system is expected to weaken on Sunday, before another surge of seasonal winds approaches next week, Wu added.
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