Large and Very Strong Typhoon Champi Approaches Southern Japan with Warnings for Torrential Rain and High Winds

Typhoon Champi, the 30th typhoon of the year, is forecast to pass near islets southwest of Okinawa Island through Saturday, October 24, 2026. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of possible torrential rainfall, gusts up to 198 km/h (123 mph), rising tides, and waves as high as 12 meters in Okinawa Prefecture. Linear rainbands could bring localized downpours.