Sakishima Islands

Severe tropical storm Champi is expected to veer eastward on Sunday afternoon before approaching western Japan.

As of 6 p.m. on Saturday, the storm was estimated to be moving north over waters north of the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour.

It's packing maximum sustained winds of 108 kilometers per hour with peak gusts of 144 kilometers per hour.

Rainfall could reach 100 millimeters in the 24 hours through Sunday evening.

Severe tropical storm Champi is expected to veer eastward on Sunday afternoon before approaching western Japan.

As of 6 p.m. on Saturday, the storm was estimated to be moving north over waters north of the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour.

It's packing maximum sustained winds of 108 kilometers per hour with peak gusts of 144 kilometers per hour.

Rainfall could reach 100 millimeters in the 24 hours through Sunday evening.

Authorities warn of violent winds, high waves and storm surges.

The large storm is estimated to be moving northeast over the waters around the Sakishima Islands at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour.

The maximum sustained winds are blowing at 108 kilometers per hour with peak gusts of 162 kilometers per hour.

Rainfall could reach 120 millimeters in the 24 hours through noon on Sunday.

Weather officials are urging people to stay on high alert for strong winds and heavy rain.

The typhoon is moving north around the Sakishima Islands.

Winds are already intensifying and could become fierce enough to knock down houses.

High waves and swells are forecast around Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture.

Waves could be as high as 12 meters across the Sakishima Islands throughout Saturday.

A band of heavy rain clouds could form over the islands through Saturday morning as well.

The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to be on high alert for violent winds, high tides and strong waves.

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A large, strong typhoon is approaching the Sakishima Islands in Japan's southwestern prefecture of Okinawa.

Weather officials are urging people to stay on high alert for strong winds and heavy rain.

Typhoon Champi is moving toward the Sakishima Islands.

The wind is already intensifying and could become fierce enough to knock down houses.

High waves and swells are forecast around Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture.

I'm Yoshio Kasawara.

A large typhoon is approaching the Sakishima Islands in Japan's southwestern prefecture of Okinawa.

Typhoon Champy is expected to bring powerful winds and heavy rain.

Gales around the islands could grow even stronger later in the day.

This could happen sometime from afternoon on Friday through daybreak on Saturday.

High waves and swells are forecast around Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture.

The sea is expected to remain very rough around the Sakishima Islands through Saturday.

The waves could be as high as 12 meters.

In eastern China, strong winds and dangerous sea conditions could cause further ferry cancellations, port restrictions and disruption to coastal transport, particularly in Zhejiang and Fujian, with additional impacts possible around Shanghai.

In Japan, the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa are likely to experience strong winds, heavy rainfall and rough seas between October 23 and 24.

The storm's subsequent northeastward movement could also bring adverse weather to parts of Kyushu from October 25th.

And finally, forest fires in Indonesia are continuing to affect air quality and aviation across Southeast Asia, with further student-led protests planned for October 28.