By / Scenic Spots Family (compiled report)
The tropical depression is highly likely to develop into a typhoon (No. 17 Typhoon Tapah). (Photo / Central Weather Bureau, the same below)
From Friday to next Sunday (September 20–22), the tropical depression or typhoon will gradually move northward from the eastern side of Taiwan, strengthening the northeastern monsoon. The windward northern regions of Taiwan are prone to intermittent rainfall, which may sometimes be heavier. Please stay alert. Eastern and southern Taiwan may also see occasional scattered showers, while central Taiwan will have mostly cloudy weather with a chance of localized afternoon showers in mountainous areas. Regarding temperatures, the northeastern and northern regions will see daytime highs of only 27–30°C due to the rain, feeling humid and cool. Meanwhile, central and southern regions will remain between 29–33°C.
From next Monday to next Wednesday (September 23–25), the tropical depression or typhoon will gradually move away, but the overall environment will still be under the influence of the northeastern monsoon, though slightly weakened. The northern and northeastern regions will experience localized brief showers, while other areas will be mostly cloudy to sunny, with localized brief showers in the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan in the afternoon. Temperature-wise, the northern and eastern half of the country will see highs around 30°C, while central and southern regions may reach 30–32°C, feeling somewhat muggy.
From the 26th to the 28th, under the influence of the northeastern monsoon, the northern and northeastern regions will have localized brief showers, while other areas will be mostly cloudy to sunny, with localized brief showers in the mountainous areas in the afternoon.