Storm Jangmi could bring rain to north, east: CWA

Taiwan may experience rain this week as the outer bands of Tropical Storm Jangmi approach, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). While the storm is unlikely to make a direct landfall, its influence could bring showers to northern Taiwan and the northeastern county of Yilan starting tomorrow.

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The outer belt of Tropical Storm Jangmi is forecast to bring rain to Taiwan this week, although the system is unlikely to have a direct impact on the country.

The CWA reported that the storm's eye was located about 1,110 kilometers east-southeast of Oluanpi, Taiwan's southernmost tip, and was moving towards Okinawa. The anticipated rainfall in the north is expected to bring some relief from the heat, potentially lowering daytime temperatures to between 30°C and 31°C from tomorrow through Tuesday.

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As of 8am yesterday, the eye of the storm was about 1,110km east-southeast of Oluanpi （鵝鑾鼻）, Taiwan’s southernmost point, moving at about 22km per hour toward Okinawa.

Central and southern regions are expected to see minimal impact, with only scattered showers in mountainous areas and high temperatures ranging from 33°C to 34°C. The storm is forecast to move away from Taiwan by Wednesday, allowing stable weather conditions to return. Following its departure, a warm southerly wind system is predicted to increase daytime temperatures in western Taiwan to between 33°C and 34°C, with some southern areas potentially reaching 36°C, raising the possibility of a heat alert.

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With Jangmi approaching, the storm’s outer band could bring rain to northern Taiwan and Yilan in the northeast starting tomorrow, and rainy weather is likely to continue into Tuesday.