As Typhoon Champi approaches Taiwan, northern regions are bracing for increasing rainfall, with the potential for heavy to extremely heavy precipitation later this week. The storm is expected to exert its strongest influence on Taiwan on Friday and Saturday before heading toward Japan on Sunday.
Rainfall is anticipated to begin in northern and northeastern parts of Taiwan, including the greater Taipei area and Yilan County. The combination of seasonal northeasterly winds and the typhoon’s outer circulation could result in persistent showers and localized heavy rainfall, especially in mountainous areas. Hualien County and mountainous regions in central Taiwan are also likely to experience significant rain.
In addition to the rain, temperatures in affected areas are predicted to drop, with daytime highs potentially falling to around 23°C to 24°C starting Thursday. However, Taitung County may see temperatures soar above 36°C on Friday due to warm, dry foehn winds descending from the mountains.
Typhoon Champi was last reported approximately 1,050 kilometers east-southeast of Taiwan’s southernmost point, moving west-northwest at a speed of roughly 23 kilometers per hour. The storm’s path has shifted slightly westward, but its trajectory remains uncertain as forecasts are updated.
Authorities may issue a sea warning late Wednesday or early Thursday, with the possibility of a land warning following on Thursday afternoon or evening, depending on the storm’s movement and intensity.
The typhoon is expected to move away from Taiwan on Sunday, redirecting towards Japan, with rainfall expected to gradually ease and become 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.