Super Typhoon Champi becomes strongest storm on Earth this year as Pacific eyes first V-named storm since 2018
The Pacific remains a hotbed of tropical activity with Invest 94E expected to develop into at least a Tropical Depression over the next two days. If it develops into a named storm, it would be named Tropical Storm Vance, the first V-named storm in the eastern Pacific since 2018.
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- 296 km/h: Super Typhoon Champi is now the strongest storm on Earth in 2026.
- Severe Typhoon Champi Takes Aim On Taiwan.
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- The New York TimesTN
The New York TimesLeftSuper Typhoon Champi, Churning Over Pacific, Becomes Strongest Storm of 2026
- SAScientific AmericanCenter
Super Typhoon Champi sets the record for strongest storm of 2026
- TTTaipei TimesCenter
Sea warning expected for typhoon
- SSurflineCenter
Severe Typhoon Champi Takes Aim On Taiwan
- TWThe Weather NetworkCenter
296 km/h: Super Typhoon Champi is now the strongest storm on Earth in 2026
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Super Typhoon Champi becomes strongest storm on Earth this year as Pacific eyes first V-named storm since 2018
Timeline
Oct 21
The Weather Channel: The Pacific remains a hotbed of tropical activity with Invest 94E expected to develop into at least a Tropical Depression over the next two
Oct 21
The Weather Network: In terms of wind speed, Super Typhoon Champi is the most powerful storm on Earth in 2026 so far, achieving the top storm spot with its peak
Oct 21
Surfline: Severe Typhoon Champi Takes Aim On Taiwan
Oct 21
Taipei Times: A sea warning for Typhoon Champi might be issued tonight, while the storm’s trajectory would determine whether a land warning is to be issue
13h ago
Scientific American: The cyclone’s winds hit 185 miles per hour—the strongest windspeed of any storm this year
6h ago
The New York Times: Super Typhoon Champi, Churning Over Pacific, Becomes Strongest Storm of 2026
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