Typhoon Champi is set to bring significant rainfall to Taiwan later this week, with the island potentially issuing a sea warning as early as Wednesday night. The storm is expected to have its greatest impact on Friday and Saturday, affecting central and northern Taiwan, as well as the eastern counties of Yilan and Hualien.
Currently moving west-northwest at a speed of approximately 20 kilometers per hour, Typhoon Champi is maintaining maximum sustained winds of 191 kilometers per hour. Meteorological forecasts suggest the storm could maintain its strength as it approaches the waters northeast of Taiwan.
The path of the typhoon remains uncertain, with several possible routes being considered by weather models. It could make landfall in eastern Taiwan, veer north before reaching the island, or take a more southerly course through the Bashi Channel, which lies between Taiwan and the Philippines. The storm’s trajectory will be influenced by changes in the Pacific high-pressure system, which could alter its direction.
In the lead-up to Champi’s approach, weather conditions across Taiwan are expected to remain relatively stable, though isolated showers may occur in some coastal and eastern areas. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and may issue a land warning by Thursday night or Friday if necessary.