Typhoon Champi

Typhoon Champi, a Category 4 storm, passed about 10 miles south of Guam, a United States territory, on October 18, 2026. Its centre tracked south of Merizo rather than making landfall, but southern Guam was hit hardest, and Tinian and Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands were also affected. On October 16, the governors of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands requested emergency declarations, and a presidential emergency declaration authorised FEMA support.

The Guam Power Authority had about 51% of its feeders online on October 18 and 70% by October 19. The Ugum surface water treatment plant shut down because of turbidity, and schools were closed for inspections. Three people received emergency care, and no deaths were reported. World Central Kitchen is serving hot meals to people in Guam's shelters.

After passing Guam, Champi re-intensified to super typhoon strength and is forecast to be near 23°N, 123°E, east of southern Taiwan, by October 23, so its overall impact may still grow.