Taiwan is preparing for the potential impact of Typhoon Champi, which could bring heavy rain to the island later this week. The Central Weather Bureau may issue a sea warning for the approaching typhoon as early as Wednesday night, with a possible land warning to follow on Thursday night or Friday.
The storm is expected to have the greatest impact on Friday and Saturday, particularly affecting central and northern Taiwan, as well as Yilan and Hualien counties in the east. Champi is currently moving west-northwest at a speed of approximately 20 kilometers per hour, with maximum sustained winds reaching 191 kilometers per hour. Forecast models indicate that it could maintain its strength as it nears waters northeast of Taiwan.
However, the path of Typhoon Champi remains uncertain. Meteorological models suggest several possible routes: it might make landfall in eastern Taiwan, veer north before reaching the island, or take a more southern path through the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines. The storm’s trajectory will partly depend on changes in the Pacific high-pressure system, which could alter its course.
In the meantime, weather conditions across Taiwan are expected to remain relatively stable, although isolated showers may occur in some coastal and eastern areas before the typhoon’s approach. Authorities and residents are advised to stay alert to updates and potential warnings as the situation develops.