Forecasters Watch Progress of Pacific Storm

Forecasters watch progress of Pacific storm

Tropical Storm Champi formed yesterday and has the potential to increase in strength, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said yesterday.Forecasters are closely monitoring a Pacific high-pressure system that would dictate whether the storm turns north or moves toward Taiwan next week, the CWA s

Typhoon and Flood watches cover Mariana Islands as Tropical Storm Champi approaches

Typhoon and Flood watches were in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan early October 16 as Tropical Storm Champi moved west toward the Mariana Islands. NWS Guam said damaging winds were likely late October 17 and on October 18, while storm-total rainfall of 152–305 mm (6–12 inches) could cause flooding in urban, low-lying and poorly drained areas. Source

Champi Likely to Strengthen; U.S. Issues Typhoon Watch

Champi quickly formed in the last 24 hours and is forecast to further develop, evolving from a tropical depression to a tropical storm and now forecast to become a typhoon soon. With typhoon conditions possible, authorities in the U.S. have issued a Typhoon Watch for Guam and the nearby islands of R

Guam, CNMI brace for yet another typhoon: 29W now Tropical Storm Champi

Tropical Depression 29W has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Champi, with maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour and is expected to continue intensifying into a typhoon before passing through the Marianas.