Taiwan braces for heatwave, Typhoon Mikala approaches

Taiwan is bracing for intense heat as daytime temperatures are forecast to soar to 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 degrees Fahrenheit) and potentially higher in some areas through Wednesday. The heat is attributed to the influence of the Pacific high-pressure system, which is also bringing stable weather with clear skies.

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Taiwan is currently experiencing clear skies with scarce cloud cover, mainly due to the influence of the Pacific high-pressure system.

Meanwhile, Typhoon Mikala, currently located about 1,600 kilometers southeast of Taiwan, is expected to intensify into a moderate typhoon. It is forecast to move northwest and then turn north by Tuesday or Wednesday, passing east of Taiwan. The Central Weather Administration has indicated a low probability of a direct impact on the island.

Despite the low direct impact probability, residents are cautioned about potential hazards. Strong waves are anticipated along the eastern coast, the Hengchun Peninsula, and the Keelung north coast by Tuesday. The typhoon's path could be influenced by the strength of the Pacific high-pressure system, and a maritime typhoon warning has not been ruled out if the storm tracks closer.

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The typhoon is expected to move northwest and then turn north by Tuesday or Wednesday, passing east of Taiwan.

Rainfall is expected to be minimal until Tuesday, with only isolated showers in mountainous areas. By Wednesday, as the typhoon nears Taiwan's southeastern waters, the range of afternoon thunderstorms may slightly increase. By Thursday and Friday, the outer bands of the typhoon could bring scattered showers to western and northeastern Taiwan, with afternoon thunderstorms in the east.

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There is a possibility of strong waves along the eastern coast, Hengchun Peninsula, and Keelung north coast.