Tomorrow's Weather / Typhoon Dolphin: 'Rain Isn't Over Yet'! Continuous Heavy Rain Across Taiwan for 7 Days — Clear Skies Timing Revealed, Full Week Forecast Inside

Typhoon Dolphin (DOLPHIN) officially weakened to a minimal typhoon this afternoon (9th). According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), Taiwan’s main island and outlying islands will gradually exit the storm’s influence from late tonight through early tomorrow morning (10th), with the marine typhoon warning likely lifted as early as tomorrow’s pre-dawn to dawn hours. As the typhoon approaches landfall in Zhejiang, China, rainfall in northern and central Taiwan has eased, but due to prevailing southwest winds, precipitation chances in central and southern Taiwan will surge tonight, requiring vigilance against localized downpours.

Typhoon Dolphin’s Wind Radius Shrinks! CWA Predicts Marine Warning Lift at This Time — Southern Areas Must Prepare for Heavy Rain Tomorrow

CWA forecaster Chu Mei-lin stated that Typhoon Dolphin has already reached the coastal area of Zhejiang Province, China, and is expected to make landfall tonight. Affected by terrain disruption and cooler sea surface temperatures, Dolphin has steadily weakened throughout the day and was officially downgraded to a minimal typhoon this afternoon. The CWA anticipates lifting the marine typhoon warning between late tonight and early tomorrow (10th).

The CWA continues to issue a marine typhoon alert for minimal Typhoon Dolphin today. At 5 PM, the storm’s center was located approximately 260 km northeast of Matsu, moving northwest-west to northwest at 17 km/h. The central pressure is 968 hPa, with maximum sustained winds near the center reaching 30 m/s. The average radius of 7-level gale-force winds extends 200 km, while 10-level gales span 70 km. The marine warning zone covers northern waters around Taiwan.

As of 5 PM today, accumulated rainfall in mountainous areas of Taipei City and Taichung City has approached 300 mm, with about 200 mm recorded in the mountainous regions of Hsinchu and Miaoli.

What Will Tomorrow’s Weather Be Like After the Typhoon Moves Away?

Overall, rainfall in northern and central Taiwan has slightly decreased. However, tomorrow’s weather across Taiwan will still be influenced by southwest winds and outer cloud bands from the typhoon. Central and southern Taiwan will experience intermittent rain with potential for localized heavy downpours. Other areas will mainly see afternoon thunderstorms, with isolated heavy rain possible even in northern regions including Taichung.

Due to subsidence from southwest winds, Hualien-Taitung must remain especially vigilant for foehn winds tomorrow. High temperatures in parts of Greater Taipei, Taoyuan, and Hualien could reach 36°C or higher.

Areas including north of Chiayi, Keelung North Coast, Hengchun Peninsula, Lanyu, Green Island, and Matsu should continue to monitor for strong gusts.

· Northern Taiwan & Northern Mountainous Areas: Rainfall in the north has gradually eased, with special heavy rain alerts downgraded from torrential rain warnings. However, mountainous areas still experience periodic intense showers. The CWA specifically warns that recent cumulative rainfall has been substantial—visiting these areas should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.

· Central & Southern Taiwan & Southern Mountainous Areas: As the typhoon approaches China, surrounding areas of Taiwan are experiencing southwest winds, shifting significant rainfall to regions south of Chiayi. From tonight through tomorrow (10th), precipitation probability increases sharply, with southern mountainous areas needing particular caution against heavy rain.

[Region / Item] | [Weather & Sea Conditions] | [Official Disaster Prevention Advisory] Warning Status | Marine warning likely lifted early tomorrow (10th) pre-dawn to dawn | Vessels operating in northern Taiwan waters must remain cautious of waves and wind Central & Southern Regions | Rain chance increases tonight; intermittent rain expected tomorrow | Vigilance required for localized heavy rain Northern/Central Mountainous Areas | Rain easing in north-central areas, but mountainous zones still face strong rain | Avoid mountain visits due to high cumulative rainfall in recent days Greater Taipei/Taoyuan/Hualien-Taitung | Subsidence from southwest winds may push highs to 36°C | Foehn wind risk in Hualien-Taitung; sun protection and hydration essential Keelung North Coast/Low-Lying Areas | Wave heights 2–4 meters, coinciding with spring tide | Caution against seawater backflow and flooding around high tide