Weather Forecast / Typhoon Dolphin Approaches Taiwan Closest on This Day! Latest Path Predicts 'Three Consecutive Days of Heavy Rain,' Meteorological Agency Reveals When Sunshine Returns

The Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature advisory today (3rd), stating that due to the influence of the Pacific High, weather across Taiwan is extremely hot and sweltering. Ten counties and cities—including Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, and Hualien County—are under heat alerts, with some areas potentially exceeding 36°C and even reaching 38°C.

Additionally, meteorological expert Wu Derong pointed out that large-scale moderate Typhoon Dolphin is currently moving toward the Ryukyu Islands. It is expected that starting August 7, its outer circulation will begin skimming past Taiwan. Although trajectory uncertainty increases later on, the probability of affecting northern Taiwanese waters has already reached 40%, meaning subsequent threats cannot be overlooked.

High-Temperature Alerts Issued for 10 Counties/Cities! Orange Warnings in Taipei/New Taipei May See 36°C+ for Multiple Days

The Central Weather Administration issued high-temperature advisories today: orange warnings for Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City, indicating possible consecutive days above 36°C. Yellow warnings were issued for Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, and Hualien County, urging caution against temperatures exceeding 36°C.

The agency warns that today and tomorrow mark peak summer conditions, with clear, scorching weather across Taiwan due to the Pacific High. Maximum temperatures island-wide could reach 38°C, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms occurring in mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan.

Large Typhoon 'Dolphin' Has 40% Chance of Affecting Northern Waters—Meteorological Agency Details Impact on Taiwan

According to the latest observations by the Central Weather Administration, at 2 a.m. today, the center of Typhoon No. 13 'Dolphin' was located 2,940 kilometers east of Eluanbi over the ocean, moving northwest-westward at 21 km/h. Its central pressure is 940 hPa, maximum sustained wind speed near the center is 45 m/s, and the average radius of gale-force winds (7-level) extends up to 320 km.

Wu Derong, adjunct associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Central University, stated in his 'Leak the Heavens Classroom' column that although Typhoon Dolphin shows signs of gradual weakening, it remains a large-scale moderate typhoon. Over the next five days, it will advance toward waters near the Ryukyu Islands. The latest European model ensemble simulations show significantly increased dispersion and uncertainty in its projected path five days out.

Wu explained that the typhoon's average path is expected to cross southern waters of the East China Sea before making landfall in Zhejiang Province. There is approximately a 50% chance its storm area affects southern East China Sea, about a 40% chance it impacts northern waters of Taiwan, and roughly a 20% chance of direct landfall on Taiwan. However, given Dolphin’s large size and potential path adjustments near Taiwan’s vicinity, its latent threat to Taiwan must remain closely monitored.

Weekly Weather Outlook: Outer Circulation Begins Skimming Taiwan from August 7—Rain and Wind Timeline Released

- **August 3–4 (Today and Tomorrow)**: Peak Summer Heat and Sunshine Under the influence of the Pacific High, weather across Taiwan will be clear and intensely hot. Sun protection and heatstroke prevention are advised. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms may occur in mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan.

- **August 5–6 (Wednesday to Thursday)**: Northeast Winds Strengthen Northeast winds will strengthen around Taiwan. Isolated brief showers may occur along the northern coast of Keelung and in northern mountainous areas—the windward side. Afternoon thunderstorms in mountainous regions may expand into parts of the lowlands.

- **August 7–9 (Friday to Sunday)**: Outer Circulation Skims Past—Rain and Wind Gradually Increase Typhoon Dolphin’s outer circulation is expected to pass through northern waters of Taiwan en route to China. As a result, northern Taiwan will turn to scattered brief showers starting August 7. On the 8th and 9th, scattered showers will affect western Taiwan, with noticeably stronger winds island-wide. Temperatures in northern and eastern regions will remain relatively high.

- **August 10–12 (Next Monday to Wednesday)**: Shift to Southwest Winds, Afternoon Thunderstorms Return After the typhoon moves away, Taiwan will shift to southwest winds. Scattered brief showers will occur on the windward side—central and southern (southwestern) Taiwan—while other areas will be partly cloudy to sunny. However, with unstable atmospheric conditions, isolated afternoon thunderstorms will remain likely.