Typhoon Bailong's Spiral Rain Bands Blanket Northern Taiwan, Bringing Intense Downpours

Northern Taiwan is currently under the influence of the outer spiral rain bands of Typhoon Bailong, leading to intense rainfall in central and northern regions. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has warned of the potential for heavy downpours, with a possibility of the rain extending to southern mountainous areas tonight.

According to Wu Der-rong, an adjunct associate professor of atmospheric sciences at National Central University, the typhoon's eye is gradually becoming less distinct as it weakens. The storm's radius is expected to move across the northern seas. While the north braces for heavy rain, eastern Taiwan may experience extreme high temperatures due to descending winds after passing over mountains. Strong gusts are anticipated across the island, prompting warnings for residents to take precautions.

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The typhoon's eye is gradually becoming less distinct as it weakens, and its storm radius will pass over the northern seas.

Temperatures are expected to cool slightly, with forecasts for the north ranging from 23 to 34 degrees Celsius, central regions 23 to 33 degrees, the south 25 to 33 degrees, and the east a warmer 24 to 38 degrees Celsius.

Looking ahead, from Tuesday to Wednesday, as the typhoon moves away, Taiwan will experience southwesterly winds. Localized showers and thunderstorms are expected in the southwest, potentially with heavy rainfall. Other areas will be sunny and hot, with the north and southeast facing the risk of extremely high temperatures. The atmosphere is predicted to be unstable, with a chance of localized thunderstorms in central and northern Taiwan in the afternoon. From Thursday to next Tuesday, the southwesterly winds will weaken, but moisture from the South China Sea will persist, leading to localized rain in the southwest in the early mornings. Unstable atmospheric conditions are likely to cause strong convective development in the western half of the island in the afternoons, resulting in a period of frequent rain. Residents are advised to stay updated on short-term weather advisories.

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Central and northern Taiwan are experiencing intense rainfall, with a chance of it extending to southern mountainous areas tonight.