TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA, 中央氣象署) issued heat warnings Wednesday (Sept. 10) for four major cities and counties. Temperatures threatened to reach 36 degrees Celsius (96.8°F) in Taipei City, New Taipei City, Tainan City, and Pingtung County. The weather bureau placed Kaohsiung City under a yellow warning, urging residents to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities while emphasizing sun protection and hydration.
Weather forecasters predict mostly cloudy to sunny skies across Taiwan, with localized thunderstorms likely in western and eastern mountainous areas during afternoon hours. The CWA recommends residents carry rain gear to prepare for sudden showers. The Ministry of Environment (MOEN, 環境部), Taiwan's environmental agency, forecasts worsening conditions for pollutant dispersion in western regions, potentially leading to significant pollutant accumulation.
Air quality monitoring shows moderate conditions in northern, central, and Kaohsiung-Pingtung zones across Taiwan. The Zhunan, Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan, Yilan, and Hualien-Taitung zones maintain good air quality ratings, along with the offshore areas of Matsu, Kinmen, and Penghu. Officials warn that ozone levels may rise slightly during afternoon hours as temperatures peak and atmospheric conditions change. ◼