TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's weather bureau issued an orange heat warning Wednesday (Oct. 1) for Taipei and New Taipei City, predicting temperatures could reach 36 degrees Celsius (96.8°F). The Central Weather Administration (中央氣象署) urged residents to take precautions against heatstroke as dangerous heat grips the capital region.
Meteorologist Wu De-rong (吳德榮) forecast scorching weather across Taiwan on Oct. 1-7, including the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Northern Taiwan could experience temperatures reaching 37 to 38 degrees Celsius (98.6°F to 100.4°F) due to Pacific high-pressure system influence, raising heat-related illness concerns.
European weather model simulations show northern Taiwan's midday ultraviolet index will frequently reach excessive or dangerous levels. Wu emphasized sun safety importance during heightened UV exposure, urging residents to take protective measures against sunburn and heat exhaustion, particularly during midday hours.
Wu noted a tropical system will cross Luzon Island on Friday (Oct. 3) and Saturday (Oct. 4), bringing localized rainfall to the Hengchun Peninsula (恆春半島), Hualien and Taitung. The precipitation could provide temporary heat relief in these areas, while the rest of Taiwan remains dry and hot.