Typhoon Champi is poised to impact Taiwan with significant rainfall and cooler temperatures as it approaches the region. The storm is expected to have the strongest influence on Taiwan on Friday and Saturday, with heavy to extremely heavy rain predicted in several areas. Authorities may issue a sea warning by late Wednesday or early Thursday, followed by a potential land warning on Thursday afternoon or evening, depending on the typhoon’s progression.
Rainfall is anticipated to begin in northern and northeastern Taiwan, including the greater Taipei area and Yilan County. The combination of seasonal northeasterly winds and the typhoon’s outer circulation is likely to result in persistent showers and localized heavy rain, particularly in mountainous areas. Hualien County and parts of central Taiwan’s mountainous regions could also experience substantial rainfall.
As the storm approaches, temperatures in affected regions are expected to drop, with daytime highs potentially falling to around 23°C to 24°C from Thursday. However, Taitung County may see temperatures rising above 36°C on Friday due to warm, dry foehn winds descending from the mountains.
Typhoon Champi was reported to be approximately 1,050 kilometers east-southeast of Taiwan’s southernmost point, moving west-northwest at around 23 kilometers per hour. The storm’s projected path has shifted slightly westward, though there remains some uncertainty as forecasts are continually updated.
The typhoon is forecast to move away from Taiwan on Sunday, heading towards Japan. As it departs, rainfall is expected to gradually ease, becoming concentrated mainly in northeastern areas. Residents, particularly those in northern and eastern Taiwan and mountainous regions, are advised to stay informed through official weather updates and prepare for potential heavy rain and associated disruptions.