TAIPEI (TVBS News) — A low-pressure system will bring southwest winds and sporadic showers or thunderstorms to central and southern Taiwan on Tuesday (July 8), according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA, 氣象署). The administration warned that the southern region faces a high probability of heavy rain, while the north and east will experience partly cloudy to sunny skies.
Due to thermal effects, afternoon thunderstorms will likely occur in mountainous areas and the Greater Taipei. The administration cautioned that people exercise safety when venturing into mountainous regions, as continuous rainfall could pose risks. Temperatures will range from 32 to 35 degrees Celsius across the island, with Greater Taipei, Hualien, Taitung, and Kinmen reaching 36°C. Taitung may experience foehn winds, prompting officials to advise caution against sun exposure and dehydration.
The low-pressure system could also cause winds exceeding level 6 in northern Taiwan, Hengchun Peninsula, Orchid Island (蘭嶼), Green Island (綠島), and Matsu, with gusts over level 8. The administration urged caution for coastal activities, as wave heights could reach 1.5 to 2 meters around Taiwan and its offshore islands. Meanwhile, Typhoon Danas, located 310 kilometers north-northeast of Taipei, is moving toward Zhejiang, China, with weakening intensity.
Typhoon MUN is over 2,500 kilometers from Taiwan and is expected to weaken into a tropical depression soon. The Taiwan Air Quality Monitoring Network (環境部空氣品質預報) indicated that southwest winds might lead to pollutant accumulation in the north, with ozone concentrations rising in the afternoon. Air quality remains "good" in several regions, while northern, central, and outlying islands have "moderate" levels.