Tomorrow's Weather / Typhoon Dolphin Upgraded to Medium Strength! 'Three Consecutive Days of Heavy Rain Across Taiwan' Expected, Full Week Forecast Revealed

Taiwan will continue to face hot and humid weather over the next week, with a high probability of localized rainfall! According to the meteorological fan page 'Weather Risk,' moisture levels will remain high from tomorrow (29th) through the 31st, bringing brief showers to central, southern, and southeastern Taiwan. Mountainous areas are particularly at risk of localized heavy rain in the afternoons—visitors should remain vigilant. Additionally, Typhoon Dolphin, located far out at sea, is developing rapidly. The 'Taiwan Typhoon Forum | Weather Emergency' predicts it could reach severe typhoon status as early as Thursday, July 30. This week's weather will unfold in three phases, with afternoon thunderstorms and localized heavy rain in mountainous areas. Wednesday, July 29: High moisture levels, mountain areas under alert for heavy rain. Rainfall outlook: Isolated brief showers are expected in southeastern regions, with scattered rain in central and southern areas. Northern and other regions will be mostly cloudy to sunny in the morning, but isolated afternoon thunderstorms may develop in mountainous areas, with potential for localized heavy rain. Outdoor activities in mountainous regions should monitor weather changes closely. Temperature distribution: North 26–36°C, Central 25–35°C, South 26–35°C, East 26–33°C—feels persistently muggy. Thursday to Friday, July 30–31: Moisture decreases, but mountain areas still face thunderstorms. Rainfall outlook: Ambient moisture gradually decreases, with mostly cloudy to sunny conditions across Taiwan. Only scattered brief showers in central and southern regions. Afternoon thunderstorms will still occur in mountainous and near-mountain lowland areas—carrying rain gear is advised. Temperature distribution: North 26–36°C, Central 25–35°C, South 26–35°C, East 26–32°C—very hot during the day. Stay hydrated and apply sunscreen for outdoor activities. Saturday to Monday, August 1–3: High pressure dominates, with afternoon heat-driven convection as the main rainfall mechanism. Rainfall outlook: Mostly sunny and clear across Taiwan, with rain mainly from afternoon thermal convection, concentrated in mountainous areas. Rainfall forecast for the coming week. (Image: Courtesy of Central Weather Administration) Temperature trend for the coming week. (Image: Courtesy of Central Weather Administration) Typhoon Dolphin could become a severe typhoon by Thursday! Direct impact on Taiwan revealed. Latest track of Typhoon Dolphin. (Image: Screenshot from Facebook page of Taiwan Typhoon Forum | Weather Emergency) Currently, Typhoon Dolphin is located over 5,000 kilometers southeast of Taiwan. The 'Taiwan Typhoon Forum | Weather Emergency' analysis indicates that Dolphin is continuing to intensify and is moving west-northwest toward the waters south of Japan. It could cross the 'severe typhoon' threshold as early as July 30 (Thursday). Due to its great distance from Taiwan, it poses no direct weather impact over the next week. However, the forum urges continued monitoring of its development and trajectory.