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First Plum Rain Front to Arrive Sunday Night, Bringing Thunderstorms to Taiwan

From Liberty Times · (13m ago) Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Taiwan will experience its first plum rain front from Sunday night to Monday, bringing rain and thunderstorms to the island.
  • High temperatures are expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius in some areas before the weather changes.
  • The weather will remain unstable until Tuesday, with a return to more stable conditions by Wednesday.

The Central Weather Administration has forecast the arrival of Taiwan's first plum rain front, signaling a shift from the current warm and stable weather. Residents can expect a significant change starting Sunday night, with widespread rain and thunderstorms anticipated across the island through Monday.

The first plum rain front will approach and affect Taiwan starting Sunday night.

— Liu Pei-TengA forecaster from the Central Weather Administration explaining the upcoming weather changes.

Forecasters note that while the upcoming holiday weekend will see high temperatures, with some areas potentially reaching 35 degrees Celsius, this warm spell will be short-lived. The approaching front, combined with moisture from the South China Sea, will bring much-needed precipitation, particularly to central and northern Taiwan, as well as Yilan.

There will be significant short-term rain and thunderstorms in central and northern Taiwan, and Yilan.

— Liu Pei-TengA forecaster from the Central Weather Administration describing the expected rainfall.

This period of unsettled weather is expected to persist until Tuesday. Following the front's passage, conditions are predicted to stabilize by Wednesday, although scattered showers may continue in eastern regions. The public is advised to stay informed about weather updates, especially concerning potential disruptions to travel and outdoor activities.

The weather will remain unstable until Tuesday.

— Liu Pei-TengA forecaster from the Central Weather Administration detailing the duration of the unstable weather.
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