Was the typhoon day off a mistake? Weather may be clear tomorrow morning, but meteorological agency warns skies will turn: Strong winds and heavy rain very evident

Typhoon Bavi is approaching northern Taiwan, with the most intense effects expected on the 10th. Northern counties and cities including Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, and Taoyuan have announced work and school suspensions for the 10th. However, many may find the weather quite pleasant during the morning of the 10th. Why was a typhoon alert issued?

Hsieh Pei-yun, Technical Specialist at the Central Weather Bureau's Forecast Center, stated that the primary wind and rain impacts on the 10th will be concentrated in central and northern Taiwan, Yilan, Matsu, and outlying islands. Starting in the afternoon of the 10th, especially from the evening of the 10th into the 11th, central and northern Taiwan and Yilan must remain vigilant against strong winds and torrential rain. Rainfall in northern areas will be very intense, with heavy rain or above expected in central Taiwan and Yilan as well.

Southern Taiwan and the Hualien-Taitung region will experience less severe conditions compared to the north, but strong winds and heavy rain are still expected due to the typhoon’s vast size. The entire island will feel the effects of wind and rain, and the public is urged to prepare for typhoon safety measures.

Areas that have already announced typhoon-related closures:

【Northern Region】 - Keelung City: Closed for work and school on the 10th - Taipei City: Closed for work and school on the 10th - New Taipei City: Closed for work and school on the 10th - Taoyuan City: Closed for work and school on the 10th - Hsinchu City: Closed for work and school on the 10th - Hsinchu County: Closed for work and school on the 10th

【Central Region】 - Miaoli County: Closed for work and school on the 10th - Taichung City: Closed for work and school from 6 PM on the 10th to the 11th - Changhua County: Open for work and school as usual on the 10th - Yunlin County: Open for work and school as usual on the 10th - Nantou County: Closed for work and school from 6 PM on the 10th to the 11th

【Southern Region】 - Chiayi City: Open for work and school as usual on the 10th - Chiayi County: Open for work and school as usual on the 10th - Tainan City: Open for work and school as usual on the 10th - Kaohsiung City: Open for work and school as usual on the 10th - Pingtung County: Open for work and school as usual on the 10th

【Eastern Region】 - Yilan County: Closed for work and school on the 10th - Hualien County: Closed for work and school on the 10th - Taitung County: Open for work and school as usual on the 10th

【Outlying Islands】 - Penghu County: Open for work and school as usual on the 10th - Lienchiang County: Closed for work and school on the 10th - Kinmen County: Open for work and school as usual on the 10th

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