Super Typhoon Champi intensifies into the strongest storm on Earth in 2026, reaching Category 5 strength

Nearly 185 mph winds have turned Champi into a Pacific monster. As Taiwan prepares and flights are canceled, the super typhoon’s extraordinary power is raising fears far beyond its center. Forecasters expect the storm to weaken, but its enormous reach means communities facing violent winds, torrential rain and dangerous seas cannot afford to mistake continue reading …