Short cooler period forecast for north Taiwan in middle of next week

Central Weather Bureau warns of sudden downpours, thunder, strong winds

Temperatures will climb again on Friday

Stationary front will move northwards from Thursday to Saturday, increasing chances of severe weather, intense rainfall

Unstable weather and northeasterly winds dominate

Residents in Miaoli, Taichung, and the mountainous areas of Nantou are warned of sudden burst of rain and strong wind gust throughout the day.