Taiwan is expected to experience warm daytime temperatures and mostly cloudy or sunny skies today before a cold air system brings a noticeable chill starting Saturday afternoon, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said.
The easing of seasonal northeasterly winds led to a rebound of temperatures during the day yesterday, although the western half of Taiwan continued to experience large day-night temperature differences, the agency said.
The lowest temperature recorded in any low-lying area early yesterday morning was 12.5°C in Guansi Township (關西) in Hsinchu County, CWA data showed.
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Cloudy and sunny weather is forecast today for most areas in Taiwan as the northeasterly winds become stronger, making mornings and evenings cooler.
Localized showers are expected in northern, northeastern and eastern Taiwan during the day, while other areas should remain mostly cloudy to sunny.
Daytime highs nationwide are expected to range between 23°C and 29°C today and tomorrow, the CWA said.
Early-morning low visibility caused by fog or low clouds is expected in western Taiwan this morning, as well as in the outlying Kinmen and Lienchiang (Matsu) counties today, and in central and southern Taiwan early tomorrow.
Starting Saturday afternoon, temperatures would begin to fall as the cold air moves southward, with increased cloud cover and a chance of scattered rain in northern and eastern Taiwan, independent meteorologist Daniel Wu (吳德榮) said, citing European forecast models.
Dry and cold air would dominate from Sunday to Tuesday, bringing mostly sunny skies nationwide, Wu said.
The coldest air currents experienced so far this season in Taiwan are expected to arrive between Sunday night and early Tuesday, sending temperatures in low-lying areas to below 10°C, he said.
The cold air is forecast to weaken on Tuesday, allowing temperatures to gradually rebound, he added.
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