Barway Typhoon Moves Away Sunday! Central and Southern Areas Prone to Thunderstorms, Eastern Areas to Hit 36 Degrees

Typhoon Barway is forecast to move away from Taiwan on Sunday, leading to a general decrease in wind and rain across the island. However, the weather remains unstable, with the Central Weather Administration predicting intermittent showers and thunderstorms, particularly in central and southern regions due to the prevailing southwesterly winds.

While the typhoon's outer circulation may cause long waves along the northern and eastern coasts, the Hengchun Peninsula, and Matsu, residents are advised to avoid coastal activities. Temperatures are expected to range from 33 to 35 degrees Celsius in the north and east, and around 31 to 32 degrees Celsius in the south. Localized high temperatures of around 36 degrees Celsius are possible in the Hualien and Taitung valleys due to downdrafts.

The weather outlook for the coming days suggests Taiwan will remain on the edge of a weak Pacific high-pressure system, maintaining a south to southwesterly airflow with relatively high humidity. This pattern increases the likelihood of rainfall in southern Taiwan and more active afternoon convective thunderstorms elsewhere. Air quality is expected to be good to normal across various regions, while UV index levels will range from excessive to dangerous in several cities.