Typhoon Champi is set to bring heavy rain and cooler temperatures to northern Taiwan as it approaches the region later this week. The storm is expected to have its strongest impact on Friday and Saturday, before moving towards Japan on Sunday. Authorities may issue a sea warning late Wednesday or early Thursday, with a possible land warning later on Thursday, depending on the storm’s trajectory and strength.
Rainfall is anticipated to increase in northern and northeastern Taiwan, affecting areas such as the greater Taipei region and Yilan County. The combination of seasonal northeasterly winds and the typhoon’s outer bands could result in persistent showers and localized heavy rain, particularly in mountainous areas. Hualien County and the mountainous regions of central Taiwan are also likely to experience significant rainfall.
As the rain intensifies, temperatures in the affected regions are expected to drop, with daytime highs potentially falling to around 23°C to 24°C starting Thursday. However, Taitung County may see temperatures rise above 36°C on Friday due to warm, dry foehn winds descending from the mountains.
Currently, Typhoon Champi is approximately 1,050 kilometers east-southeast of Taiwan’s southernmost point, moving west-northwest at about 23 kilometers per hour. The storm’s projected path has shifted slightly westward, and forecasts continue to be updated as the situation evolves.
Residents, especially those in northern and eastern Taiwan and mountainous areas, are advised to stay informed through official weather updates and prepare for potentially heavy rain and related disruptions. As the typhoon moves away from Taiwan on Sunday, rainfall is expected to gradually ease, concentrating mainly in northeastern areas.