Typhoon “CHAMPI” weakens to a severe tropical storm and turns toward Japan

TyphoonSays reports that the year’s 30th typhoon, “CHAMPI,” weakened from typhoon status to a severe tropical storm on the morning of the 24th. At 5 p.m. that afternoon, its center was located over the southern waters of the East China Sea, about 305 kilometers northeast of Taipei, with maximum winds at force 10. The typhoon is expected to continue moving toward Japan, and its intensity may change further. Strong winds may affect nearby waters, which should be monitored closely.