It will be cloudy to sunny across Taiwan on Tuesday, with only scattered rain in the eastern half. Strong Typhoon Qiangpi is about 2,030 kilometers away from Taiwan and approaches the eastern sea. It will have a different path after Thursday. The worst impact is likely to be heavy rain on Friday and Saturday. From Wednesday, the northeast monsoon will strengthen and the northeast will turn rainy and cool. As it coincides with consecutive holidays, please prepare for the typhoon in advance and watch out for long waves.
The Central Meteorological Administration forecast that it will be mostly cloudy to sunny in various parts of Taiwan and Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu on Tuesday, with only sporadic short-lived rains on the north coast of Keelung, the northeast, southeastern regions, and the Hengchun Peninsula. Starting tomorrow, there is a chance of long waves along the eastern half of the coast (including Orchid Island and Green Island) and the Hengchun Peninsula. Please be aware.
Typhoon Qiangpi, the 29th most powerful typhoon this year, was located on the sea about 2,030 kilometers southeast of Eluanbi at 2 p.m., heading northwest-west towards the sea east of Taiwan. After arriving at the sea off the east of Taiwan on Thursday, the follow-up path is still divergent. After passing through the northeast sea, it may go north or westward and get closer to Taiwan. Friday and Saturday are expected to be the most obvious times to affect Taiwan. Please pay special attention to the latest typhoon forecast and weather information.
In terms of temperature, daytime high temperatures in Keelung and the eastern half are about 30 to 32 degrees, while temperatures in the western half are generally between 31 and 34 degrees, and even higher in some places, especially in the greater Taipei Basin, the western half of the interior, and the East Rift Valley. Please replenish water in a timely manner and pay attention to sun protection. The low temperature in the morning and evening in various places is about 22 to 26 degrees. The temperature difference between day and night is large, so please adjust your clothing in time.
The weather on the outlying islands is: Penghu is sunny and cloudy at 25 to 30 degrees; Kinmen is sunny and cloudy at 25 to 31 degrees; Matsu is cloudy at 24 to 29 degrees.
In terms of future weather, the weather risk company pointed out that it will be sunny and hot across Taiwan on Tuesday, with high temperatures of 32 degrees in the eastern half and over 35 degrees in the western half. The temperature difference between day and night is large; the northeast monsoon will strengthen on Wednesday, and it will turn rainy and cool in the northern and eastern parts. On Thursday, the outer circulation of Typhoon Qiangbi will approach, and the accompanying effect will affect the rain. The typhoon is expanding and coastal winds and waves are intensifying; from Friday night to Saturday, the typhoon passes through the eastern sea and moves northward, with the most severe impact. Beware of heavy rains in the north and northeast, and heavy to heavy rains in the central and Hualien areas. The typhoon is strong and the waves are strong. On Sunday, the typhoon gradually moves away, and the wind and rain gradually ease. The affected period coincides with the Liberation Day holiday, so please prepare for the typhoon in advance.
In terms of UV index, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Keelung City, Taoyuan City, Taitung County and Penghu County were at excessive levels on Tuesday; other counties and cities were at medium to high levels. Pay attention to sun protection when going out and drink more water.
According to the air quality forecast information of the Ministry of Environment, Yilan, Huadong air quality areas and Matsu are at the "good" level; northern, Yunjia south air quality areas, Kinmen and Penghu are at the "ordinary" level; Zhumiao, central and Gaoping air quality areas are at the "orange alert" level
