TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA, 中央氣象署), the island's national weather service, issued warnings Wednesday (Sept. 3) of increased chances of localized heavy rainfall across western regions and mountainous areas throughout the day. Scorching temperatures are expected to persist island-wide, ranging from 32 to 34 degrees Celsius (89.6 to 93.2°F) across most regions, with Greater Taipei and Pingtung mountainous areas potentially reaching a sweltering 35 degrees Celsius (95°F).
The Ministry of Environment (環境部), Taiwan's environmental regulatory body, reported that air quality would remain good in Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, and Penghu counties, while other regions would experience moderate air quality conditions. Thursday (Sept. 4) weather patterns are expected to shift to mainly cloudy to clear skies across the island, with only the southern Hengchun Peninsula (恆春半島) experiencing occasional localized showers. Afternoon thunderstorms in western regions and mountainous areas will maintain high probability, with continued risks of localized heavy rainfall.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the CWA forecasted that a massive low-pressure belt stretching from the South China Sea to areas east of the Philippines might develop into a significant tropical weather disturbance. Weather officials warned that if this atmospheric system intensifies into a tropical depression or develops into a full-scale typhoon, it could pose a serious threat to Taiwan's safety, infrastructure, and overall security. ◼