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Taiwan heat alerts and storm warnings as Typhoon Dolphin ne‑

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Taiwan heat alerts amid and storm warnings as Typhoon White Dolphin ne‑

Meteorologists tracked continued to monitor Typhoon White Dolphin (White Dolphin) as it weakened to moderate strength on August 1 but retained a broad circulation, prompting approached Taiwan. After the Central Weather Bureau to issue issued heat advisories as temperatures rose to for 32‑35 °C. By °C conditions on August 5 the agency had 1 and placed 11 counties under high‑temperature alerts, with some areas nearing 38 °C, and Changhua County ran its first heat‑adaptation drill. alerts by August 5, the storm’s outer rain bands began to affect the island. On August 4 6 the storm cyclone was reported about 1,360 km east of Taiwan, moving west‑northwest west toward Taiwan, the Ryukyu Islands, with the strongest impacts expected between August 7‑9. Authorities warned highest risk of a sea‑area warning for Taiwan’s north‑eastern waters from August 8‑10. Forecasts called for widespread showers, local heavy rain, gusts of 8‑9 on the Beaufort scale rain and waves over 6 m. The typhoon’s approach forced Taiwan possible flash‑flooding in northern and central mountain areas, while strong winds and long‑wave seas were expected along the coast. Temperatures remained high at 32‑36 °C with strong UV radiation. Airlines responded with further cancellations: Tigerair Taiwan withdrew six flights to Okinawa on August 6 and additional services on August 7; EVA Air to cancel or reschedule cancelled two flights to Okinawa, on August 6 and Hong Kong carriers withdrew several services to all Okinawa and Ishigaki. services on August 7. More than ten Taiwanese property‑insurance firms suspended extended the suspension of new overseas travel‑inconvenience policies for trips to Japan during (Okinawa, Kyushu, Shikoku) for the storm period. Nearby cyclones Jellyfish and Chang‑Hong remained active, but White Dolphin remained period 6‑8 August. Authorities urged the primary concern for Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong, with continued advisories public to monitor updates, avoid coastal areas activities during the warning period, and prepare for transport heavy rain, strong winds and agricultural disruptions. flash‑flood hazards. Nearby systems Typhoon Kujira and Typhoon Chan‑hom remained active but were not expected to impact Taiwan’s weather.

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  1. 2026-08-06 01:52 UTC Taiwan heat alerts and storm warnings as Typhoon Dolphin ne‑
  2. 2026-08-05 14:40 UTC Taiwan heat alerts amid Typhoon White Dolphin
  3. 2026-08-05 09:36 UTC Taiwan heat alerts amid approaching typhoon

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