Special report on strong winds on land! Red lights in 3 counties and cities reached level 12 or above, affecting the early morning hours

The Meteorological Administration issued a special onshore strong wind warning for all of Taiwan tonight (23rd). (Taken from the Meteorological Department)

Due to the influence of Typhoon Qiangbi and its peripheral circulation, the Meteorological Administration issued a special onshore strong wind warning for the entire Taiwan at 10:31 midnight today (23rd). Among them, Keelung City, New Taipei City, and Yilan County have red lights, and 16 counties and cities have orange lights. The impact will last until early tomorrow morning, so strict precautions are required.

The Meteorological Administration pointed out that from tonight to early tomorrow morning, there is a chance of average winds above level 12 or gusts above level 14 (red light) in some areas of Keelung City, New Taipei City, and Yilan County. Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Nantou County, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Tainan City, Pingtung County, Hualien County, Taitung County (including Orchid Island and Green Island), Penghu County, and parts of Lianjiang County There is a chance of an average wind of level 9 or above or a gust of level 11 or above (orange light signal). In some areas of Chiayi City, Kaohsiung City, and Kinmen County, there is a chance of an average wind of level 6 or above or a gust of level 8 or above (yellow light signal). During the day on the 24th, the wind strength decreased slightly. In some areas of Pingtung County, Lanyu, Green Island, and Lianjiang County, there is still a chance of an average wind of level 9 or above or a gust of level 11 or above (orange light signal). Please take strict precautions.

Red light: Danger! Go indoors and stay in a sturdy building out of the wind and away from breakable doors and windows.

Orange light: Alert! Outdoor activities should be avoided to prevent hazards caused by damage and collapse of roadside trees, flimsy buildings or fixed objects (such as tin houses, containers and telephone poles, etc.) due to strong winds. Avoid driving. If you are driving, please find a safe place to park and take shelter from the wind; pay attention to the suspension of public transportation (flying) and the speed reduction and closure of national highways and elevated roads.

Yellow light signal: Attention! When outdoors, please be careful that strong winds may cause road trees, flimsy buildings or fixed objects (such as iron houses, containers and telephone poles) to fall off or fall; outdoor workers please pay attention to safety; strengthen outdoor items; drive slowly and pay attention to public transportation delay information.