Typhoon Champi: The Latest
Almost all of Taiwan shut down Friday ahead of Typhoon Champi, which was forecast to bring strong winds and torrential rain, and nearly 1,000 flights were canceled.4 AccuWeather's page title read "Super Typhoon Champi, one of the strongest storms this year, will impact Taiwan, China and Japan."1
AccuWeather described Super Typhoon Champi as one of the strongest storms this year, and Yahoo News reported that it became one of 2026's strongest storms.6 Champi was a tropical storm in the East China Sea early Monday Taiwan time, according to the latest advisory from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, an agency that tracks tropical cyclones and issues storm advisories, as cited by The New York Times.2
Impacts in Taiwan
A Reuters story published October 22, 2026 by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser was headlined "Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, flights canceled."5 Flights were canceled as part of the disruption.5
The Taipei Times edition of October 24, 2026 said Champi caused widespread damage and injuries and prompted road closures and evacuations across Taiwan the previous day.7 Up to 900mm of rain was forecast for mountainous areas of New Taipei City, Taoyuan and Yilan County, with rain expected to begin easing that afternoon.7 People in warned areas should follow instructions from local officials, including evacuation notices.
The Forecast Track
The forecast track showed Champi passing just off northeastern Taiwan, turning north toward the Chinese coast and eventually moving into southern Japan, though a direct landfall on the island remained possible.4 Yahoo News reported that the storm was heading toward Taiwan and eastern China.6
A red notification for tropical cyclone CHAMPI-26, listed by GDACS as an official active alert, named the Philippines, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Japan, China and South Korea among the affected places.3 The population exposed to Category 1 wind speeds of 120 km/h or higher was put at 0.291 million people.3
Flood Risk
Flash flooding can occur well inland and away from a storm's center, and even weaker storms can produce excessive rainfall that floods low-lying areas.2 Residents should follow local warnings and stay off flooded roads.
Travel and Safety
Taiwan's shutdown ahead of the storm came with nearly 1,000 flight cancellations.4 Do not travel into areas under official warnings.
What to Watch Next
Watch for the next official advisory from your national or local weather agency, and rely on it over any single outlook. Forecast tracks can shift, so recheck before you travel or make plans.
For conditions where you live, you can check the forecast for your city alongside official advisories.