Northeast Monsoon Arrives, '3 Areas Hit by Heavy Rain'! Low Temperatures to Drop to Teens on Wednesday, Holiday Weather Revealed

Today (5th), the northeast monsoon has strengthened again. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) warns that the probability of rain will increase in northern and eastern Taiwan. Areas like Greater Taipei, Yilan, and Hualien should watch out for localized heavy downpours, though the rain will ease by tomorrow. Temperatures will also continue to drop, with open areas in the north or near mountainous regions potentially falling below 20 degrees Celsius early Wednesday. By Thursday, the northeast monsoon will gradually weaken, and high temperatures will rebound to around 30 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, three typhoons over the Pacific Ocean pose no direct threat to Taiwan. CWA forecaster Li Meng-hsuan stated that today marks the most significant rainfall period of this northeast monsoon. Northern and eastern Taiwan should be aware of brief showers, especially localized heavy downpours in Greater Taipei, Yilan, and Hualien. Northern mountainous areas should also expect heavier rain. In the afternoon, there's a chance of showers in the central and southern mountainous areas and southern Taiwan, with more pronounced rain in the southern mountains. Tomorrow, the northeast monsoon will continue to affect the island, but the rainfall will become less intense. Lingering scattered showers are expected north of Taoyuan and in eastern Taiwan. Central mountainous areas and southern Taiwan should watch for afternoon showers, with more significant rain in the southern mountains. Li Meng-hsuan pointed out that on Wednesday and Thursday, dry air will move south, leading to more stable weather across the board, mostly cloudy to sunny. However, scattered showers may still occur in Greater Taipei and eastern Taiwan, and localized brief showers are possible in the central and southern mountainous areas in the afternoon. During the National Day holiday, moisture from the east is expected to move in, increasing the chance of localized brief showers in Keelung's northern coast, Greater Taipei's mountainous areas, Yilan, and Hualien. Scattered rain is also possible in Taitung and Greater Taipei's plains, with afternoon showers in the central and southern mountainous areas.