Will Typhoon Baiji Dolphin Affect Taiwan? 60% Infiltration Rate, Heavy Rain in 4 Areas, Thunderstorm Alert in 5 Cities

On June 6, Taiwan was affected by a strong convective cloud system, making short-duration heavy rain likely in various areas. The Central Weather Bureau issued a heavy rain special report, and the outer cloud system of Typhoon Baiji Dolphin (the 13th typhoon) is gradually approaching, raising concerns about its impact over the weekend. Latest impact of Typhoon Baiji Dolphin: Central and southern regions need to be on alert for heavy rain tonight, while the eastern region may experience foehn winds. The Central Weather Bureau stated that from the evening of June 6 to June 7, the outer cloud system of Typhoon Baiji Dolphin (the 13th typhoon) is gradually approaching. Western Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu may experience localized short-term showers, while the northeastern region may have scattered short-term showers. Other areas will be mostly cloudy to sunny. From the evening of June 6 to the morning of June 7, there is still a chance of localized heavy rain in the central and southern regions. On June 7, the northeastern and eastern regions may experience foehn winds; Keelung's northern coast, the eastern coast (including Lanyu, Green Island, Hengchun Peninsula, and Matsu) may also experience long waves. Latest path of Typhoon Baiji Dolphin: 7-level storm circle may brush northern Taiwan. Typhoon Baiji Dolphin is expected to affect Taiwan over the weekend. Meteorologist Jia Xin-xing pointed out that if the typhoon's path shifts westward, the 7-level storm circle may reach the northern land. According to the latest 120-hour typhoon wind circle infiltration probability released by the Central Weather Bureau, Lienchiang County has the highest probability at 60%, followed by Keelung City at 50%. Other regions are as follows: Taipei City 46%, New Taipei City 45%, Taoyuan City 43%, Yilan County 40%, Hsinchu County 38%, Hsinchu City 37%, Miaoli County 31%, Hualien County 23%, Taichung City 23%, Changhua County 22%, Nantou County 20%, Kinmen County 19%, Yunlin County 16%, Chiayi City 14%, Chiayi County 13%, Penghu County 13%, Tainan City 8%, Taitung County 7%, Green Island 6%, Pingtung County 6%, Kaohsiung City 5%, Lanyu 3%, and Hengchun Peninsula 2%. Will there be a typhoon holiday tomorrow? Wind and rain standards for class suspension and work stoppage. As for whether classes and work will be suspended on June 7, according to the "Regulations for Suspension of Work and Classes Due to Natural Disasters," if it is predicted that the typhoon's wind radius may pass through a certain area within 4 hours, and the average wind force reaches 7 levels or above, or the gusts reach 10 levels or above, it may meet the wind force standard for class suspension and work stoppage. In addition, if the predicted 24-hour cumulative rainfall reaches 200 millimeters in mountainous areas and 350 millimeters in flat areas, some counties and cities have slightly different standards, and there has been or is likely to be a disaster, it may also meet the standard for class suspension and work stoppage. However, the final decision on whether to suspend classes and work will be made by the local government based on the actual situation. Latest scope of heavy rain special report: Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Tainan mountain areas need to be on alert for heavy rain. The heavy rain alert scope includes the mountainous areas of Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, and the Hengchun Peninsula; the heavy rain alert scope covers Keelung City, the northern coast, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, the mountainous areas of Taichung City, Nantou County, the mountainous areas of Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, and Tainan City. The Central Weather Bureau reminds that during the rain, there may be thunderstorms and strong gusts. Mountainous areas should be on alert for landslides, falling rocks, and sudden river surges, while low-lying areas should be aware of flooding. The Central Weather Bureau also issued a real-time heavy thunderstorm warning for central and southern Taiwan. The first wave of land alert areas includes Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, and Pingtung County, lasting until 18:42; the second wave of alert areas is Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County, lasting until 17:32. During the alert period, there may be short-duration heavy rain, accompanied by strong gusts and lightning strikes. The public should be on alert for sudden river surges, landslides, falling rocks, flooding in low-lying areas, low visibility, and lightning strikes.