Cold Wave Hits Taiwan: Special Low-Temperature Warnings and Prevention Tips

2023-12-21 00:49:42

The first cold wave of winter has hit. The lowest temperature on Taiwan’s mainland this morning was 9.4 degrees Celsius in Fugui Point, New Taipei City. The Central Meteorological Administration continued to issue special low-temperature warnings, including New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, and Hsinchu County to prevent temperatures below 6 degrees.

The Meteorological Administration said that temperatures in northern Taiwan will continue to drop during the day, and tonight to the early morning of tomorrow (22nd) will be the time when the impact of this cold wave is most obvious, and the public is reminded to keep warm.

The Meteorological Administration’s special low temperature report pointed out that due to the cold current today and tomorrow (21st and 22nd), the temperature in various places will be very cold, with temperatures below 10 degrees likely to occur. From today to tomorrow, temperatures north of Hsinchu, Yilan, Hualien and Kinmen will have temperatures lasting around 10 degrees or below 6 degrees. In Matsu, there is a chance of temperatures lasting around 6 degrees (orange light).

Low-temperature orange light (very cold) areas include New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, and Hsinchu County, where temperatures below 6 degrees are likely to occur; Keelung City, Taipei City, Yilan County, Hualien County, and Kinmen County have temperatures of around 10 degrees or below for a sustained period. There is a probability that Lianjiang County will have a continuous temperature of regarding 6 degrees or below. The low temperature yellow light (cold) areas are Hsinchu City, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Nantou County, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Tainan City, and Taitung County, with a probability of temperatures below 10 degrees.

The Meteorological Administration stated that due to the cold wave today, the temperature in northern Taiwan will be 11 to 13 degrees in the early morning. The temperature in northern Taiwan will continue to drop during the day, and the high temperature in other areas will be regarding 17 to 20 degrees. Tonight and early tomorrow morning are the times when the impact of this cold wave will be most obvious. It is only 8 or 9 degrees in Taiwan, 10 or 11 degrees in central and Hualien, 12 or 13 degrees in the south and Taitung, and 1 or 2 degrees lower in some open areas. During this period, please strengthen heat preservation measures to prevent respiratory and cardiovascular diseases caused by low temperature. disease.

In terms of rainfall, the cloud system in the south moves northward. There are local brief rains in the northern, eastern half, southern areas and central mountainous areas. There are also sporadic short-term rains in the central plains. Among them, the rainfall is still relatively heavy in the north coast of Keelung, Yilan area and the mountainous areas of Greater Taipei. Obviously, the Meteorological Administration also issued special heavy rain reports for 4 counties and cities.

Wu Derong, adjunct associate professor of the Department of Atmospheric Science of Central University, pointed out in the column “Sanli Quasi-Meteorology. The Boss Lets the Secret Out” today that the latest simulation shows that from today (21st) to Saturday (23rd) morning, affected by the cold wave, there will be winds in the northern and eastern half of the country. Partly short-lived rain, with cloudy and sunny spells in the central and southern parts, and the chance of sporadic rain in the mountainous areas; the temperature is low in various places, with North Taiwan “extremely cold”, the central part is cold, and the south is cold in the morning and evening, so you should pay attention to keep warm; the lowest temperature along the coast and in some flat areas will be When the temperature drops below 7 degrees, agriculture and fishery should be careful to prevent cold damage.

In addition, the Meteorological Administration reminded that the northeasterly wind is obviously stronger, with strong gusts of magnitude 9 to 11 in the open coastal areas from Taoyuan to Tainan, the southeast (including Orchid Island and Green Island), Hengchun Peninsula, Penghu, Kinmen, and Mazuyi; north of Keelung Long waves are likely to occur along the coast, the eastern half (including Green Island and Orchid Island) and the Hengchun Peninsula. Please pay special attention to safety during beach activities.

The Meteorological Administration also said that during the cold wave, there may be a chance of road ice and rime in mountains above 2,500 meters in the north, northeast, and east of the central region. From tonight to tomorrow, if the moisture and temperature cooperate, 2,000 kilometers in the north and northeast There is also a chance of snow in mountains above 10 feet. When going up the mountain, be sure to carry a snow chain with you and pay attention to the road conditions.

Wu Derong said that from Saturday (23rd) to the followingnoon of Sunday (24th), the cold air weakened slightly, and northern Taiwan continued to be wet and cold; from Sunday night to next Tuesday (26th), the cold air strengthened slightly in the morning, and the weather improved, but in the morning and evening It’s cold, but you should still keep warm. From the daytime next Tuesday to Wednesday (27th), the cold air will weaken once more, it will be sunny everywhere, the temperature will rise, and the temperature difference between day and night will expand.

(Editor-in-Chief: Zhuang Qianyu)

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