Taipei: The weather in central and northern Taiwan is set to undergo a significant change later Thursday as a frontal system approaches, bringing with it intermittent showers and thunderstorms. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has indicated that some areas may experience heavy downpours.
According to Focus Taiwan, the arrival of the frontal system, coupled with strengthening northeasterly winds, will lead to wetter and cooler conditions over the next two days. The CWA has forecasted a slight drop in temperatures for northern, northeastern, and eastern Taiwan, with expected highs between 27-29 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the rest of the country will remain humid, with temperatures ranging from 30-33 degrees Celsius even during dry periods.
Independent meteorologist Wu Der-rong has issued a warning about the potential for severe weather beginning Friday. As the frontal system moves in, rain is anticipated to extend southward and may be accompanied by lightning and strong winds. These conditions are expected to persist through Friday and Saturday, along with cooler temperatures.
The meteorologist also noted that hot and sunny weather is likely to return on Sunday and Monday. However, conditions are predicted to become unstable again, with brief afternoon showers possible in the mountainous regions and the eastern half of Taiwan. Another weather system is forecasted to approach and pass over Taiwan from April 30 to May 2, though Wu emphasized that there remains a high degree of uncertainty in the forecast, necessitating further observation.