Current Status
According to information released by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) at 12:45 JST on October 22, 2026, large and violent Typhoon No. 30 (CHAMPI) was located south of Okinawa (20.6°N, 125.7°E) as of 12:00 JST on October 22, moving west-northwest at 8 knots. The central atmospheric pressure is 915 hPa, with maximum sustained winds near the center of 105 knots and maximum gusts of 150 knots.
Track Forecast and Outlook
The typhoon is expected to track northwestward and pass near the Sakishima Islands with very strong intensity from late afternoon to early evening on October 23. It is then forecast to weaken as it moves northeastward across the East China Sea and transition into a tropical depression. In Okinawa, heavy rain, stormy winds, high waves, and storm surges are highly likely, particularly across the Sakishima Islands.
Forecast for Naha Airport (ROAH/OKA)
Wind speeds are currently maintaining above 20 knots and are expected to temporarily increase to over 25 knots starting around 12:00 UTC on October 22. From around 00:00 UTC on October 23, sustained winds are forecast to exceed 30 knots, with maximum gusts over 45 knots. Winds are then expected to begin easing around 15:00 UTC on October 23, dropping below 30 knots, and decreasing to under 20 knots after 15:00 UTC on October 24.
Wind direction is forecast to remain predominantly easterly (50°–110°). In particular, crosswind components relative to the runway are expected to exceed 20 knots from now until around 09:00 UTC on October 23, requiring caution regarding crosswind impacts on flight operations.
Looking Ahead
Typhoon track, intensity, and wind speed forecasts at the time of closest approach may change. Please continue to monitor the latest typhoon information, airport forecasts, and operational updates.
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