91W Moves Through Taiwan, Bringing Widespread Thunderstorms; Weekend Weather Remains Unstable

Taiwan is bracing for unstable weather as a low-pressure system moves across the island, bringing the threat of thunderstorms and heavy rain. The weather system is currently located near the coast of Pingtung and is expected to pass over southern Taiwan today, June 5, 2026.

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Low pressure system is passing through, with thunderstorms across Taiwan. The weekend will see the low pressure move away.

Residents nationwide should be aware of the potential for severe thunderstorms, particularly between noon and evening, due to the combined effects of the unstable air mass and thermal activity. Southern Taiwan and Taitung can expect continuous rain throughout the day, while other areas will experience intermittent showers and thunderstorms.

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Low pressure system is passing through, with thunderstorms across Taiwan. Tropical disturbance 91W is currently located near the coast of Pingtung and is about to pass over southern Taiwan.

Looking ahead to the weekend, the low-pressure system is forecast to move away. However, moisture carried by the southwest monsoon will persist, leading to continued intermittent showers and thunderstorms in central and southern Taiwan. Northern and eastern Taiwan will experience cloudy skies with afternoon thunderstorms.

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Today's weather is very unstable across the island, with intermittent showers or thunderstorms likely, especially between noon and evening. Everyone in Taiwan should be aware of the possibility of severe thunderstorms.

The weather forecast, shared by the Facebook page "Taiwan Typhoon Forum | Weather Express," advises caution due to the unpredictable conditions. The group monitors tropical disturbance 91W, which is currently near the coast of Pingtung.

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Although the low pressure system will move away over the weekend, the southwest monsoon will continue to bring moisture, leading to intermittent showers and thunderstorms in central and southern Taiwan. There will be sunny spells, with cloudy skies and afternoon thunderstorms in northern and eastern Taiwan.