Newly formed Tropical Storm Yagi is to pass south of Taiwan tomorrow and Wednesday, but is unlikely to bring any direct effects, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said today.
Yagi developed into a tropical storm late last night east of the Philippines, and is traveling north-northwest toward Luzon, the CWA said.
After passing over Luzon, the storm is forecast to be pushed further south by a high-pressure system and continue on a westward trajectory through the South China Sea toward China’s Guangdong, CWA forecaster Hsieh Pei-yun (謝佩芸) said.
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Based on its current trajectory, Yagi is unlikely to directly affect Taiwan, Hsieh said.
However, its outer bands would still bring moisture and high waves to parts of the country, she added.
It is expected to be closest to Taiwan tomorrow and Wednesday, and strengthen as it travels over the open sea, the CWA said.
The weather is expected to stay hot today, reaching 34°C in eastern Taiwan and 36°C in the west, the agency said.
Greater Taipei, Taoyuan and Hsinchu could see temperatures top 37°C, it added.
Yagi’s outer bands might bring some intermittent rain to the east, greater Taipei and the northern coast from tomorrow evening until Friday, the CWA said.
Central and southern Taiwan, and mountainous regions could see afternoon thunderstorms, it added.
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