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Here is the latest Joint Information Center (JIC) Release on Typhoon Champi. 

All previous JIC releases are available at https://ghs.guam.gov/. 

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Stay safe, Tritons!

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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 9

October 17, 2026, 8:50 p.m. ChST

Dangerous CAT-4 Typhoon Champi Expected; GWA Update; Emergency Evacuation Center Update; JIC WhatsApp Channel Available

Champi a Dangerous Category 4 Typhoon

• As of 7 p.m., Champi was about 145 miles east-southeast of Guam, moving west-northwest at 13 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph

• Champi is expected to pass just south of or over southern Guam early Sunday morning as a Super Typhoon with 150 mph winds possible

• Southern villages: Residents in coastal and flood-prone areas should evacuate to safe shelter. Life-threatening coastal flooding is expected.

• Closest point of approach (CPA) is expected between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday morning

  • Although the CPA is expected between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday, Dangerous, life-threatening conditions will develop rapidly once winds arrive and last well into Sunday. Do not let your guard down.

• Life-threatening coastal flooding is expected

• Flash flood warning is in effect for Guam

• REMAIN INDOORS - Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1

  • Stay inside a sturdy, concrete-reinforced structure until COR 4 is announced.
  • Do not go outside during the storm, even if conditions temporarily appear calm, as conditions may be life-threatening

JIC Release No. 9