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Tropical Storm CHAMPI-26 Affects Guam

October 16, 2026 · wweather1 editorial · 1 min read

Tropical Storm CHAMPI-26 was active in the Northwest Pacific from October 14 to October 16, 2026, bringing maximum wind speeds of 241 km/h and affecting Guam.

According to data from GDACS, the red-alert tropical cyclone impacted the region with a medium vulnerability rating for Guam. The storm period spanned from Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12:00:00 GMT, until Friday, October 16, 2026, at 00:00:00 GMT.

An estimated population of 0.175 million people was affected by category 1 wind speeds of 120 km/h or higher during the duration of the weather event.

Emergency management and monitoring agencies tracked the storm as it moved through the Northwest Pacific basin, maintaining a red alert level due to the intensity of the winds.

Why it is dangerous and what to do

⚠️ Safety
• Stay indoors and away from windows during high winds.
• Monitor official weather updates and emergency broadcasts.
• Secure outdoor objects that could be displaced by strong gusts.
📰 Data source: GDACS. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.

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