Typhoon Champi, the 30th typhoon of the season, is drawing attention for its projected path.
As of 3 p.m. on October 22, Typhoon Champi was located about 620 kilometers southeast of Taipei, Taiwan, with a central pressure of 920 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 53 m/s, moving northwest. Its intensity is classified as level 4.
By 3 a.m. on October 23, the typhoon is expected to reach waters approximately 430 kilometers southeast of Taipei. By 3 p.m. on the same day, it will be about 230 kilometers southeast of Taipei.
Afterward, it is projected to remain in waters about 110 kilometers northeast of Taipei until 3 p.m. on October 24, before moving to waters approximately 330 kilometers south of Seogwipo by 3 p.m. on October 25.
According to Yonhap News, rain is expected to begin in Jeju on the afternoon of October 23, spreading to parts of the southern coast of Jeonnam and Gyeongnam by night, and continuing in the southern regions and Jeju until October 25. Some areas in Chungcheong are also forecasted to receive rain on the afternoon of October 25.
The expected rainfall from October 23 to 24 is as follows: 30 to 80 mm in Jeju (excluding northern and western regions), 10 to 40 mm in northern and western Jeju, 5 to 30 mm in Gwangju, Jeonnam, Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam, 5 to 20 mm in Daegu and Gyeongbuk, and 5 to 10 mm in Jeonbuk.
Champi is expected to bring strong winds on land and rough seas. From the afternoon of October 23 in Jeju and from October 24 along the southern coast, wind gusts exceeding 55 km/h (70 km/h in mountainous areas) are anticipated. Travelers should check for potential disruptions to air travel in Jeju.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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