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BackZheng Mingdian mentioned the two effects of the subtropical high and the probability of the path of "Qiangpi" moving southward increased.
Zheng Mingdian mentioned the two effects of the subtropical high and the probability of the path of "Qiangpi" moving southward increased.
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Zheng Mingdian mentioned the two effects of the subtropical high and the probability of the path of "Qiangpi" moving southward increased.

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  • Former Meteorological Bureau Director Zheng Mingdian said that the strong subtropical high pressure belt over Taiwan has led to the persistence of autumn tiger weather, and the possibility of this year's Typhoon No.
  • 29 Qiangpi's track moving south has increased.
  • It is expected to be closest to Taiwan on Friday and Saturday, and the temperature in the north will drop significantly starting from Wednesday.

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Typhoon Qiangpi, No. 29 this year, intensified into a strong typhoon last night and is currently affecting Taiwan's weather system.

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Zheng Mingdian said that the subtropical high pressure belt over Taiwan is currently relatively strong, which has two meanings. Among them, "autumn tiger weather continues" and the probability of the "Qiangpi" path moving southward increases. (Picture taken from Central Meteorological Administration)

The Central Meteorological Administration pointed out that the high temperature is still high during the day today (18th), and it is slightly cooler in the morning and evening. Typhoon No. 29 "Qiangpi" this year strengthened into a strong typhoon last night and may be closest to Taiwan on Friday and Saturday. Its future path remains to be seen. Former Meteorological Bureau Director Zheng Mingdian said that the subtropical high pressure belt over Taiwan is currently stronger, which has two meanings. One of them is that "autumn tiger weather continues" and the probability of the "Qiang Pi" path moving southward increases.

Zheng Mingdian mentioned that the 500 hPa subtropical high pressure belt over Taiwan is relatively strong, and the "Autumn Tiger" weather pattern will last until Tuesday. After that, the cold high pressure in the north will approach, and the low-pressure system of the "Qiangpi" typhoon will also approach. The surrounding area of ​​Taiwan will shift to a northerly wind environment starting from Wednesday, and the daily high temperature in the north will drop significantly.

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Zheng Mingdian pointed out that due to the strong subtropical high, the probability of the "Qiangpi" path moving further south increases. In this regard, we must continue to pay attention to the information released by the Meteorological Administration.

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  • Typhoon Qiangbi will be closest to Taiwan on Friday and Saturday

    Likely · Within days

  • The daily high temperature in northern Taiwan will drop significantly from Wednesday

    Likely · Within days

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  • When will Typhoon Qiangbi be closest to Taiwan?
  • Will the typhoon land in Taiwan?
  • How much will temperatures drop in the north?

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