Published: August 10, 2025
Taiwan will continue to experience sweltering temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms today, according to Central Weather Administration (CWA) forecaster Lin Dingyi. Areas such as Greater Taipei, southern Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Hualien could see highs of up to 36°C in spots without rainfall. Meanwhile, residents in western mountainous regions should be alert for brief but intense afternoon downpours.
From Wednesday onward, the approaching Typhoon Yangliu and its outer circulation are expected to bring heavy rain, particularly to eastern and southern mountainous areas.
Weather Outlook for Today
Conditions across Taiwan will remain mostly sunny to partly cloudy, with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon for western and northeastern regions. The CWA reports that western Taiwan could see temperatures of 35–36°C, while the east may reach 33–34°C. Some areas could surpass 36°C before rain develops.
Moisture levels are set to rise gradually from today until Tuesday (August 10–12). The western half of the island is forecast to experience frequent afternoon thunderstorms, with localized heavy rain in mountainous terrain.
Impact of Typhoon Yangliu
The typhoon is projected to have its greatest influence on Wednesday and Thursday (August 13–14). Rainfall intensity will depend on Yangliu’s track and strength, but current models suggest widespread heavy to torrential rain in both eastern and western Taiwan, with severe downpours possible in mountain areas.
On Thursday, the system is expected to pass near Taiwan’s northern waters or the Taiwan Strait, bringing more pronounced rainfall to the west and southeast. By Friday and Saturday (August 15–16), the storm should move away, reducing moisture and confining rain mainly to Hualien, Taitung, and the Hengchun Peninsula, while the rest of the island reverts to the familiar pattern of afternoon thunderstorms.
Monitoring the Path
Lin emphasized that the storm’s exact route will become clearer on Monday (August 11), which will be critical in determining its westward or northwestward movement. The extent of Taiwan’s impact will hinge on both the typhoon’s path and intensity.
Safety Reminder
From Tuesday to Thursday (August 12–14), residents along the north coast of Keelung, Taiwan’s eastern coastline (including Lanyu and Green Island), the Hengchun Peninsula, and Matsu should be cautious of long waves generated by the storm.
