Severe thunderstorm warning: Rain to intensify in Kaohsiung overnight
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- Kaohsiung is expected to see heavier rain and thunderstorms from the evening of August 31 into September 1 as low pressure approaches and southwesterly winds strengthen.
- Taiwan’s weather authorities issued a severe thunderstorm warning and forecast localized heavy or torrential rain, with the strongest period from early morning through the morning.
- Rain may remain unsettled in Kaohsiung through September 6 as the low-pressure area continues to influence the weather.
Kaohsiung is facing its heaviest rain overnight and into the morning of September 1, prompting Taiwan’s weather authorities to issue a severe thunderstorm warning.
The approaching low-pressure system and strengthening southwesterly winds are expected to bring showers or thunderstorms, with localized heavy or torrential rain. City officials urged residents to carry rain gear when going outdoors.
Forecast rainfall between 8 p.m. on August 31 and 2 a.m. on September 1 is 20 to 40 millimeters in lowland areas and 40 to 70 millimeters in the mountains. From 2 a.m. to 8 a.m., rainfall could reach 40 to 70 millimeters. Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., forecasts call for 20 to 40 millimeters in lowlands and 50 to 90 millimeters in mountainous areas. The expected total from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. is 30 to 50 millimeters.
The city government said September 2 could bring more showers or thunderstorms and localized heavy rain as the low-pressure zone moves and winds turn southerly. Unstable weather is expected to continue from September 3 through 6.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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