Taiwan Braces for Week of Rain, Thunderstorms; Clearer Skies Expected After Next Week

Taiwan can expect a week of unsettled weather, with continuous rain and thunderstorms predicted to persist until next week, according to weather experts. The current cold front is gradually moving north towards Taiwan's northern seas, bringing a high chance of intermittent showers and localized heavy thunderstorms across the island. Residents are advised to remain vigilant for potential heavy downpours, especially during the weekend and into the early part of next week.

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The cold front will move north to the northern seas of Taiwan, and the weather will remain unstable for the next week.

Weather analyst Wu Sheng-yu from the "WeatherRisk" platform explained that today's weather is influenced by the cold front and daytime heating, leading to widespread short-term showers or thunderstorms. Intense convection is expected to develop over land in the afternoon, with a possibility of localized severe thunderstorms. Rainfall is anticipated to ease in the evening as the heat effect diminishes and the front retreats northward.

Looking ahead to the weekend, the cold front is forecast to shift to the northern seas of Fujian and northern Taiwan. A southwesterly wind will strengthen ahead of the front. While central and southern Taiwan may see some localized brief showers due to the windward effect, the main rainfall will still be concentrated in areas of afternoon convection. The risk of localized severe thunderstorms remains across the island. On Sunday, a shortwave trough moving east will cause a low-pressure wave along the front in the East and Yellow Seas, prompting the front to move south again towards northern Taiwan. This will bring increased moisture and a stronger southwesterly wind, leading to more significant rainfall in central and southern Taiwan, while other regions will experience afternoon thunderstorms. The risk of localized heavy rain persists.

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Based on the latest forecast data, today's weather is influenced by the cold front and daytime heating.

From Monday to Tuesday of next week, the cold front is expected to linger near northern Taiwan, continuing to bring ample moisture via the southwesterly winds. Central and southern Taiwan will likely see intermittent showers or thunderstorms, with a continued risk of localized severe thunderstorms due to strong afternoon convection. By Wednesday, the cold front is expected to gradually move away, with rainfall showing signs of weakening. However, central and southern Taiwan, as well as mountainous areas, will still have a higher probability of rain. Starting next Thursday and continuing through the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the Pacific high-pressure system is expected to expand, gradually bringing a typical summer weather pattern characterized by localized afternoon thunderstorms. As rainfall decreases, temperatures are predicted to rise again, indicating the approaching end of the plum rain season.

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From next Thursday to the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the weather pattern is expected to gradually turn into a typical summer pattern.