Taiwan Faces Continued Rain, Thunderstorms Through Next Week

Taiwan is bracing for continued unsettled weather, with the Central Weather Administration forecasting intermittent showers and thunderstorms across the western and central regions until Tuesday. The agency warns of a risk of localized, short-duration heavy rainfall, particularly in these areas.

Eastern Taiwan is not spared, with forecasts indicating a likelihood of brief showers. This widespread precipitation contributes to the overall unstable weather pattern expected to persist. Residents are advised to carry rain gear when venturing outdoors and to be cautious of lightning strikes and strong gusts within thunderstorm zones.

Looking ahead, the weather system is expected to shift. By Sunday and Monday, a stationary front near northern Taiwan will influence the region, bringing stronger southwesterly winds. This will likely lead to more significant rainfall in southern and central Taiwan, with a possibility of heavy downpours or even short-term torrential rain. Northern areas may also experience localized showers and thunderstorms.

From Tuesday onwards, the southwesterly winds are predicted to gradually weaken, leading to a decrease in moisture and a rise in temperatures. However, Tuesday itself will still see some localized showers and thunderstorms in the west and central parts. By Wednesday and Thursday, rainfall is expected to become more confined to the windward sides, with southern and southeastern areas potentially experiencing brief showers, while other regions may see partly cloudy skies with afternoon thunderstorms.

By the end of the week, from Friday to Sunday, a strengthening Pacific high-pressure system is anticipated to bring hot and sunny weather. Most areas will be partly cloudy to sunny, with the chance of localized thunderstorms in the afternoons in northern, northeastern, and mountainous regions. Southern areas might experience isolated brief showers in the early mornings.