Taipei: Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued high temperature warnings Monday, indicating that parts of northern Taiwan, including Taipei, could experience extreme temperatures reaching 37 to 38 degrees Celsius. The national weather agency placed Taipei, New Taipei, and Taoyuan under an “orange” alert, signifying that daily maximum temperatures are expected to reach 38 degrees on one day or 36 degrees for three consecutive days.

According to Focus Taiwan, Hsinchu County and Miaoli County were issued a “yellow” alert by the CWA, meaning the maximum temperature is forecast to hit 36 degrees in those places on Monday. Western Taiwan is expected to reach 35 to 36 degrees, while eastern Taiwan may see temperatures of 32 to 33 degrees. The agency has urged the public to take protective measures against the sun and to stay hydrated.

The CWA noted that mixed cloudy and sunny conditions are anticipated across the country, with occasional scattered short showers in parts of southern and southeastern Taiwan. In the afternoon, precipitation is likely in areas south of Taoyuan and in mountainous regions. Scattered showers are also predicted at night and in the early morning in central, eastern, and southern Taiwan, according to the agency.

Independent meteorologist Wu De-rong, an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Central University (NCU), stated that most parts of Taiwan will remain hot and sunny, with extreme highs around 38 degrees expected through Friday. Wu mentioned that southern moisture could lead to occasional short showers in Hualien County, Taitung County, and Pingtung County. Unstable conditions in the afternoon may trigger thunderstorms in mountainous areas, potentially spreading to central and southern plains. He added that projections indicate more moisture is expected to move north during the weekend, bringing localized rainfall to eastern Taiwan and Pingtung County while conditions remain hot.