Typhoon Mun (No. 4) may form; stay alert for extreme heat and heavy rainfall

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported

From Sunday, June 30, to Monday, July 1, most areas will be mostly cloudy to sunny with higher temperatures. There will be localized brief thunderstorms in the afternoon, and localized brief showers in southern regions, with a chance of localized heavy rain. On July 1, moisture near Taiwan will increase, with winds mainly from the south. Localized brief showers may also occur in the eastern and southeastern regions.

Temperatures across Taiwan will range between 26–34°C. Daytime temperatures will soar, so please take extra care against UV rays around noon. From July 1 to 3, the national university entrance exams (Gaokao) will take place, so test-takers and their families should take precautions against heatstroke.

The 9th tropical depression is centered at 17.30°N, 113.00°E, moving west-northwest at 12 km/h. With a central pressure of 1000 hPa, maximum sustained winds of 12 m/s near the center, and gusts up to 20 m/s, thistropical depressionis located near Hainan Island and currently poses little threat to Taiwan.

The Central Weather Bureau predicts that 3–5 typhoons will affect Taiwan this year, and their intensity should not be underestimated.

July 2 to 4A low-pressure trough in the South China Sea will gradually move west and then northward. The warm, moist air within the trough will enter Taiwan along southerly to southwesterly winds, making the weather more unstable. Southern and eastern parts of Taiwan may experience localized brief showers or thunderstorms throughout the day.
 

On July 2, the Central Weather Bureau issued an instant heavy rain alert (Thunderstorm No. 0061): an instant heavy rain warning was issued for “Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City,” effective until 16:30.

 

Alerted Areas

Keelung City | Qidu District, Nuannuan District, Ren'ai District, Zhongshan District, Anle District, Xinyi District

Taipei City | Songshan District, Xinyi District, Da’an District, Zhongshan District, Zhongzheng District, Datong District, Wanhua District, Wenshan District, Nangang District, Neihu District, Shilin District, Beitou District

New Taipei City | Banqiao District, Sanchong District, Zhonghe District, Yonghe District, Xinzhuang District, Xindian District, Shulin District, Yingge District, Sanxia District, Tamsui District, Shihding District, Ruifang District, Tucheng District, Luzhou District, Wugu District, Taishan District, Linkou District, Shenkeng District, Shiding District, Sanzhi District, Bali District, Pingxi District, Jinshan District, Wanli District

Taoyuan City | Taoyuan District, Zhongli District, Daxi District, Luzhu District, Guishan District, Bade District, Fuxing District

Heavy rain warnings are in effect across Taiwan on July 2, with Hengchun reaching torrential rain alert levels.

Rainfall during the afternoon will be more widespread and noticeable. In other areas, afternoon thunderstorms will develop earlier and end later, with longer durations, and short-duration heavy rain may cause localized heavy rain or even torrential rain in the afternoon.

July 5 to 7A low-pressure system will move into South China, and its circulation will enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing more humid air to Taiwan. The weather in central and southern Taiwan will remain unstable, with localized heavy rain likely during the day and more noticeable rainfall at night. Meanwhile, other regions will continue to experience afternoon thunderstorms.