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Super-typhoon Champi set to hit Taiwan October 24

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  • Japan's Meteorological Agency says Champi will stay super-typhoon strength and head west-northwest toward Taiwan.
  • On Oct 21, Champi had 210 km/h winds and 900 hPa pressure, matching Category 5.
  • Japan expects Champi to strike Taiwan around Oct 24 with level-15 winds.
  • Chinese and U.S. agencies say the storm will pass north of Taiwan toward Fujian and Zhejiang.
  • Guam saw heavy rain and damaging winds as Champi passed within 12 miles of its southern tip.