Low-pressure belt affects Taiwan; be cautious of afternoon thunderstorms this weekend

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Editorial Team, compiled and reported

The weather will remain unstable over the next week. According to the Central Weather Bureau, Taiwan is still within a large low-pressure system. From the 13th to the 18th, in addition to watching out for localized brief afternoon thunderstorms, other parts of central and southern Taiwan as well as the eastern half of the island may also experience some short-lived showers or thunderstorms.

In terms of temperature, due to the chance of sunshine during rainfall breaks, high temperatures in various regions could still reach above 33°C, with northern Taiwan having a probability of exceeding 35°C. It will still feel muggy when it’s not raining.

Additionally, a low-pressure system located to the northwest of Guam intensified into a tropical depression on the evening of the 11th. It is currently about 1,900 kilometers from Taiwan and shows signs of developing into a mild typhoon. Whether it will affect Taiwan still requires further observation. Typhoon Conson (No. 6) is moving toward the eastern sea area of Japan and is quite far from Taiwan, so it will not impact Taiwan’s weather. However, travelers planning to visit Japan should stay vigilant.