As Typhoon Champi approaches, northern Taiwan is bracing for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with the storm expected to exert its strongest influence on Friday and Saturday before moving towards Japan on Sunday. Residents in northern and northeastern Taiwan, including the greater Taipei area and Yilan County, should prepare for persistent showers and potential localized heavy rain due to the typhoon’s outer circulation and seasonal northeasterly winds.
The Central Weather Bureau has forecasted that Hualien County and mountainous regions of central Taiwan may also face significant rainfall. The increased precipitation is likely to cause daytime temperatures to drop to around 23°C to 24°C starting Thursday in affected areas. However, Taitung County might experience a different weather pattern, with temperatures potentially soaring above 36°C on Friday due to warm, dry foehn winds.
Authorities are considering issuing a sea warning late Wednesday or early Thursday, followed by a possible land warning later on Thursday, depending on the typhoon’s path and intensity. Champi was located approximately 1,050 kilometers east-southeast of Taiwan’s southernmost point, moving west-northwest at around 23 kilometers per hour. Its projected path has slightly shifted westward, but forecasts are still being updated to account for any changes.
As the typhoon moves away from Taiwan on Sunday, the rainfall is expected to gradually ease, becoming more concentrated in the northeastern regions. Residents, particularly those in northern and eastern Taiwan and mountainous areas, are advised to stay informed through official weather updates and prepare for potential rain-related disruptions.