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Rare December Typhoon Kai-tak Forms; Beware of Cold Temperatures on the 18th

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — Typhoon Kai-tak (international name: KAI-TAK), the 26th named storm, is the second December typhoon to form in recorded history—a rare occurrence. Its path will not affect Taiwan, but ships sailing or operating near the waters off the Philippines and the Spratly Islands should exercise caution...

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Compiled and Reported

Typhoon Kai-tak (international name: KAI-TAK), the 26th named storm, is the second December typhoon to form in recorded history—a rare occurrence. Its path will not affect Taiwan, but ships sailing or operating near the waters off the Philippines and the Spratly Islands should exercise particular caution.
 

Affected by a strong continental cold air mass early on the 18th, temperatures across the region are notably low. There is a high probability of low temperatures reaching around [degree value] in coastal and open areas north of central Taiwan. From daytime onwards, the continental cold air mass will weaken slightly, though temperatures will remain low. Northern and northeastern Taiwan will see brief showers, while northern, eastern, southeastern regions, and Penghu will have localized brief showers. Scattered brief showers are also expected in the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan.

Starting Wednesday, temperatures will rise slightly, with daytime highs reaching above 20°C. Be mindful of the large temperature difference between morning and evening. Many people are preparing to celebrate Christmas over the weekend—northern Miaoli, Yilan, Hualien, and Taitung will see rain on Saturday, while other areas will be mostly cloudy to sunny. Sunday’s weather will be even better, with only Hualien and Taitung experiencing brief showers. Temperatures will generally hover around 18°C, with central areas reaching up to 22°C and southern regions up to 25°C.
 

Due to the influence of high-pressure gradients, strong northeasterly winds, as well as the typhoon and its peripheral circulation, strong winds should be watched for in the Spratly and Paracel Islands, the Bashi Channel, and waters off Guangdong.

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