Taiwan braces for heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 38°C
Quick Look
- Taiwan is expected to experience a heatwave for the next five days, with temperatures potentially reaching 38°C on May 26-27.
- A cold front is anticipated to bring cooler temperatures over the weekend.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Taiwan is currently under a warm air mass with decreasing moisture after a stationary front moved north. Temperatures are expected to rise significantly over the next five days, potentially setting new highs for the year.
預估未來5天「炙熱如盛夏」，將連日屢創今年高溫，週二、三（26-27日）溫度將創高峰。（資料照）
今（24日）晨各地區平地最低氣溫約在20至23度之間，預估未來5天「炙熱如盛夏」，將連日屢創今年高溫，週二、三氣溫將創高峰，要等到週末梅雨季第4波鋒面南下，才會稍稍降溫。
中央大學大氣系兼任副教授吳德榮今在「氣象應用推廣基金會」專欄撰文指出，滯留鋒北退，水氣減少，台灣在暖氣團，各地今日至週四（28日），將連日屢創今年高溫、週二、三氣溫達高溫，應注意防曬、防中暑。山區午後偶有零星短暫降雨的機率，但範圍很小、機率也低。
今日全台最高氣溫將達在38以上。今日各地區氣溫如下：北部23至37度、中部23至37度、南部21至38度、東部20至36度。
預估週五、六（29、30日）、梅雨季第4波鋒面南下，轉雨降溫。但下週日至週二（31至2日）鋒面型態破壞，天氣好轉，恢復晴熱。
鋒面型態破壞原因可能與菲律賓東方熱帶擾動有關，吳德榮指出，各國模式模擬擾動在台灣東方遠海、向東北大迴轉，各國模擬轉向位置雖有差異，鋒面型態皆已受到破壞。因已屬末期模擬，各國模式都還會再調整，應持續觀察。
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Temperatures will reach peak highs on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Very likely · Within days
A fourth wave of the plum rain front will move south, causing rain and cooler temperatures.
Likely · Within days
Weather will improve and return to sunny and hot conditions from Sunday to Tuesday.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the exact timing and intensity of the tropical disturbance?
- How will the tropical disturbance specifically affect the breakdown of the frontal system?
- What are the precise temperature forecasts for each region during the peak heatwave days?
- What are the specific health advisories for the public during this heatwave?
