Typhoon Champi strengthens to moderate strength; rain expected in southern Taiwan mountains

Typhoon Champi has strengthened into a moderate typhoon, posing a potential weather impact on Taiwan as it approaches. The Central Weather Administration forecasts that the storm will be closest to Taiwan on June 1st, bringing increased moisture to northern and northeastern regions.

While Taiwan's immediate vicinity currently has fewer clouds, localized heavy showers are possible in the mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan on June 1st. The typhoon's outer circulation is expected to affect northern and Yilan areas with scattered showers. By June 4th, a trough forming near southern China is predicted to bring more unstable weather with a higher chance of rain across the island.

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The typhoon is expected to approach Japan's Kyushu and Shikoku islands by Tuesday and Honshu by Wednesday.

Forecasters noted that Champi is moving northwest towards the sea area near Ryukyu before turning northeast. It is expected to approach Japan's Kyushu and Shikoku islands by Tuesday and Honshu by Wednesday. Residents planning travel to Japan are advised to monitor the latest weather updates.

Coastal areas, including Keelung, the east coast (including Orchid Island and Green Island), and the southern tip of Taiwan, should anticipate high waves, potentially reaching over 4 meters along the eastern coast. Matsu is also at risk of long waves from June 1st to June 3rd. Temperatures are expected to be moderate initially due to the northeast monsoon, with highs around 30-34 degrees Celsius, but will rise again as the typhoon moves away before potentially dropping slightly with the return of unstable weather later in the week.

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Residents planning travel to Japan should pay close attention to the latest weather changes.