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Taiwan has entered mid-October, but the temperature still maintains high summer levels. The western half is less affected by the northeast monsoon and continues to have hot and dry weather.
It’s already mid-October, but Taiwan is still as hot as summer! Lin De'en, a doctor of atmospheric sciences at National Taiwan University, pointed out that from today (17th) to next Tuesday (20th), most places will maintain stable weather from cloudy to sunny. The high temperature in the western half can reach 32 to 35 degrees, and the mountainous and inland areas in central and southern China are more likely to soar to 36 degrees. People are reminded to pay attention to sun protection and replenish water when going out. However, the northeast monsoon will strengthen from the 21st, and the cooling will become more obvious in some areas.
Lin De'en posted a post on Facebook with the title "Is summer gone?" He said that in the next few days, Taiwan will be affected by easterly winds, and the overall moisture will decrease. Rainfall will mainly be concentrated on the north coast of Keelung, Yilan, Taitung, Hengchun Peninsula, and the southern mountainous areas in the afternoon. There will only be sporadic short-term showers. The rain will not be heavy or last long. The remaining areas will be dry and hot during the day, and the weather will not change much.
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Lin Deen analyzed the latest data from the Central Meteorological Administration. The daytime high temperature in the eastern half is about 30 to 32 degrees. In the western half, affected by the airflow sinking and warming after crossing the mountain, the high temperature can reach 32 to 35 degrees. Among them, the mountainous and inland areas in the central and southern areas are more likely to have high temperatures of 34 to 36 degrees and above, and the temperature difference between day and night is also quite obvious.
As for outlying island areas, daytime high temperatures in Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu can also reach 27 to 31 degrees. Lin Deen reminded that this wave of hot weather is expected to last until the 20th. People should take sun protection measures when going out during the day and replenish water in a timely manner to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
Lin Deen pointed out that the next wave of northeast monsoon is expected to strengthen and affect Taiwan on the 21st. By then, the temperature in some areas will drop significantly, and the recent hot weather pattern is expected to change.
In addition, Lin De'en also reminded that the mild typhoon "Qiangpi" currently located in the eastern sea of Guam may intensify into a moderate typhoon or even reach a severe typhoon level. He emphasized that if there is a signal that a large and powerful typhoon may be approaching in autumn, we must still be vigilant and continue to pay attention to the development of typhoons and the latest weather information.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The northeast monsoon will strengthen from the 21st, and temperatures will drop significantly in some areas of Taiwan
Likely · Within days
The mild typhoon "Qiangbi" in the sea east of Guam has the chance to intensify into a moderate or severe typhoon
Possible · Within weeks

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