CHAMPI has weakened into a category 1 typhoon. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 930 km (500 NM) ENE of Iwo Jima.

薔琵已減弱為一級颱風。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在硫磺島東北偏東約 930 公里 (500 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

CHAMPI is expected to accelerate to the NE/ENE along the northwestern periphery of the subtropical ridge.

預料薔琵將沿副熱帶高壓脊西北部向東北或東北偏東加速移動。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T3.5/4.0/W2.0/24 HRS

CHAMPI has weakened significantly, but the storm managed to maintain a banding eye. It is expected to weaken further in cooler seas with higher vertical wind shear. Extratropical transition should start near very soon and be complete before t+36.

薔琵明顯減弱，但仍能保留一雲捲風眼。隨著垂直風切變增加及海溫下降，預料薔琵將進一步減弱。薔琵即將開始溫帶氣旋轉化，預料會於 36 小時內完成。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/25 (Sun 日), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

CHAMPI is now moving ENE steadily. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 370 km (200 NM) E of Iwo Jima.

薔琵正穩定向東北偏東移動。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在硫磺島以東約 370 公里 (200 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

CHAMPI is expected to accelerate to the ENE along the northwestern periphery of the subtropical ridge.

預料薔琵將沿副熱帶高壓脊西北部向東北偏東加速移動。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T5.5/5.5/S0.0/24 HRS

CHAMPI developed a large eye yesterday, but it is seen collapsing over the past 6 hours. As vertical wind shear increases and sea temperatures drop, CHAMPI will weaken steadily. Extratropical transition should start near t+24 and be complete by t+48.

薔琵昨天建立一大型風眼，但於過去 6 小時開始崩潰。隨著垂直風切變增加及海溫下降，預料薔琵將逐漸減弱。薔琵將於約 24 小時後開始溫帶氣旋轉化，並於 48 小時內完成。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/24 (Sat 六), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

CHAMPI has reintensified into category 3. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 120 km (65 NM) SSW of Iwo Jima.

薔琵再度增強為三級颱風。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在硫磺島西南偏南約 120 公里 (65 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

The subtropical ridge has strengthened south of CHAMPI, and the storm is expected to accelerate to the ENE along the northwestern periphery of the ridge.

副熱帶高壓脊於薔琵以南增強，預料風暴將沿該脊西北部向東北偏東加速移動。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T5.5/5.5/D1.0/24 HRS

CHAMPI's eye has deepened again over the past 12 hours. This is however expected to be temporary and the storm will soon start weakening again due to increasing vertical wind shear and lower sea temperatures. Extratropical transition should start near t+48 and be complete by t+72.

薔琵的風眼於過去 12 小時變深，但隨著垂直風切變增加及海溫下降，預料此趨勢將不能維持，風暴將於短期內再度減弱。薔琵將於約 48 小時後開始溫帶氣旋轉化，並於 72 小時內完成。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/23 (Fri 五), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

CHAMPI is still moving northward slowly, and has weakened into category 2. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 270 km (150 NM) SSW of Iwo Jima.

薔琵繼續緩慢北移，並減弱為二級颱風。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在硫磺島西南偏南約 270 公里 (150 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

The subtropical ridge is expected to intensify soon, filling areas south of CHAMPI and pushing the storm towards the NE or ENE. The storm will accelerate gradually to the NE along the northwestern periphery of the subtropical ridge.

副熱帶高壓脊即將增強並填補薔琵以南的地區，預料風暴將開始向東北或東北偏東移動。稍後薔琵將沿該脊西北部向東北方加速。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T4.5/4.5/S0.0/24 HRS

CHAMPI will enter cooler seas and is expected to weaken gradually in the entire forecast period. Extratropical transition should start near t+72 and be complete by t+96.

薔琵將進入較冷海域，預料將於整個預測期內逐漸減弱。薔琵將於約 72 小時後開始溫帶氣旋轉化，並於 96 小時內完成。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/22 (Thu 四), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

CHAMPI is moving north very slowly. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 390 km (210 NM) SSW of Iwo Jima.

薔琵正緩慢北移。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在硫磺島西南偏南約 390 公里 (210 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

CHAMPI will move N to NNW over the next 24 hours along the western periphery of the subtropical ridge. Due to the presence of ridging west of the storm, initial movement will be slow. CHAMPI is expected to accelerate to the NE after t+48 as it moves to the northwestern periphery of the ridge.

薔琵將於未來 24 小時沿副熱帶高壓脊西部向北或西北偏北移動。由於薔琵以西亦有脊場，預料風暴初時移動緩慢。隨著風暴到達副高西北面，預計它將於 48 小時後向東北加速。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T4.5/5.0/W0.5/24 HRS

CHAMPI has weakened slightly over the past 24 hours. The storm is expected to weaken slightly over the next 36 to 48 hours, and will deteriorate faster after that due to lower sea temperatures.

薔琵於過去 24 小時稍為減弱。預料薔琵將於未來 36 至 48 小時稍為減弱，其後減弱速度因海溫下降而加快。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/21 (Wed 三), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

CHAMPI briefly intensified into category 4 last night but has weakened since then. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 490 km (260 NM) SSW of Iwo Jima.

薔琵昨晚曾短暫增強為四級颱風，但隨後減弱。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在硫磺島西南偏南約 490 公里 (260 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

Competing ridge influence at both sides of CHAMPI will cause the storm to move very slowly in the next 24 to 36 hours. The ridge to its east is expected to dominate later, and CHAMPI should recurve to the NE near t+72.

薔琵兩側皆有脊場，預料風暴會於未來 24 至 36 小時緩慢移動。薔琵東面的脊場將於較後時間成為主導一方，預料風暴將於 72 小時後轉向東北。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T5.0/5.5/W0.5/24 HRS

CHAMPI's eye has become shallower over the past 12 hours. The storm is expected to maintain its current strength or weaken slightly over the next 36 to 48 hours, and will deteriorate faster after that due to lower sea temperatures.

薔琵的風眼於過去 12 小時變淺。預料薔琵將於未來 36 至 48 小時大致維持強度或稍為減弱，隨後因海溫下降而加速減弱。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/20 (Tue 二), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

CHAMPI has intensified into category 3 and is turning north. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 640 km (350 NM) SSW of Iwo Jima.

薔琵增強為三級颱風，並開始北移。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在硫磺島西南偏南約 640 公里 (350 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

CHAMPI is now at the western edge of the subtropical ridge, and is expected to move N turning to NNE over the next 48 to 72 hours. Due to the presence of ridging west of CHAMPI, the storm is expected to move slowly at first. It will turn NE to ENE as it reaches higher latitudes.

薔琵處於副熱帶高壓脊西沿，預料將於未來 48 至 72 小時向北轉東北偏北移動。由於薔琵以西亦有脊場，薔琵初時移速會較慢。到達較高緯度後，薔琵將轉東北至東北偏東移動。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T5.5/5.5/D1.0/24 HRS

CHAMPI's eye becomes clear today. The storm is expected to strengthen in the next 12 to 24 hours in warm seas with low vertical wind shear, and weaken later as sea temperatures drop.

薔琵的風眼於今天變得清晰。在溫暖的海域及低垂直風切變的環境，預料風暴會於未來 12 至 24 小時增強，隨後因海溫下降而減弱。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/19 (Mon 一), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

CHAMPI has intensified into a typhoon. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 470 km (260 NM) NNW of Guam.

薔琵已增強為颱風。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在關島西北偏北約 470 公里 (260 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

The subtropical ridge is weakening. CHAMPI is expected to turn increasingly poleward and crest the ridge axis near t+36. The storm is not expected to accelerate much after recurvature as the westerlies are at a higher latitude.

副熱帶高壓脊正減弱，預料薔琵的移向將漸轉偏北，並於約 36 小時後橫過副高脊線。由於西風帶位置較北，預料薔琵轉向後將不會大幅加速。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T4.5/4.5/D1.0/24 HRS

CHAMPI appears to be developing an eye. The storm is expected to strengthen in the next 36 to 48 hours in warm seas with low to moderate vertical wind shear. Weakening is expected after recurvature as sea temperatures decrease beyond 23°N.

薔琵似乎正發展出一風眼。在溫暖的海域及低至中等垂直風切變的環境，預料風暴會於未來 36 至 48 小時增強。由於北緯 23 度以北的海溫較低，預料薔琵會於轉向後減弱。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/18 (Sun 日), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

CHAMPI has intensified into a severe tropical storm. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 350 km (190 NM) NE of Guam.

薔琵已增強為強烈熱帶風暴。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在關島東北約 350 公里 (190 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

CHAMPI will move WNW along the southern periphery of the subtropical ridge in the next 24 hours. As the ridge weakens after that, CHAMPI should slow down and recurve near t+48. The storm is not expected to accelerate much after recurvature as the westerlies are at a higher latitude.

薔琵將於未來 24 小時沿副熱帶高壓脊南部向西北偏西移動。副高將於 24 小時後開始減弱，薔琵的移速會下降，並於約 48 小時後轉向。由於西風帶位置較北，預料薔琵轉向後將不會大幅加速。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T3.5/3.5/D0.5/24 HRS

CHAMPI has consolidated over the past 24 hours but convections are relatively sparse in its northern semicircle. The storm is expected to strengthen in the next 48 to 72 hours in warm seas with low to moderate vertical wind shear. Slight weakening is expected after recurvature as sea temperatures decrease beyond 23°N.

薔琵於過去 24 小時有所整合，但北半圓對流略為稀疏。在溫暖的海域及低至中等垂直風切變的環境，預料風暴會於未來 48 至 72 小時增強。由於北緯 23 度以北的海溫較低，預料薔琵會於轉向後稍為減弱。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/17 (Sat 六), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

CHAMPI is moving WNW steadily. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 860 km (470 NM) ENE of Guam.

薔琵正穩定向西北偏西移動。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在關島東北偏東約 860 公里 (470 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

CHAMPI will move WNW along the southern periphery of the subtropical ridge in the next 48 hours. As the ridge weakens after that, CHAMPI should slow down and recurve near t+72.

薔琵將於未來 48 小時沿副熱帶高壓脊南部向西北偏西移動。副高將於 48 小時後開始減弱，薔琵的移速會下降，並於約 72 小時後轉向。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T3.0/3.0/D0.5/24 HRS

CHAMPI's low level circulation centre is still partially exposed. The storm is now entering warmer seas, and should be able to strengthen faster after t+12. Slight weakening is expected after recurvature as sea temperatures decrease beyond 23°N.

薔琵的低層環流中心仍部分外露。隨著風暴進入較暖海域，預料它的增強速度將於 12 小時後加快。由於北緯 23 度以北的海溫較低，預料薔琵會於轉向後稍為減弱。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/16 (Fri 五), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

25W has intensified into a tropical storm, and was named CHAMPI. At 8 am, CHAMPI was centred about 1060 km (570 NM) NE of Chuuk.

25W 已增強為熱帶風暴，並被命名為薔琵。在上午 8 時，薔琵集結在楚克島東北約 1060 公里 (570 海里)。

CHAMPI is the 90th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Laos, and is the name of a kind of flower. This name replaces KETSANA which caused extensive damage in the Philippines and Vietnam in 2009.

薔琵為熱帶氣旋名稱列表中第 90 個名字，由老撾提供，為一種花的名稱。此名取代 2009 年於菲律賓及越南造成嚴重破壞的凱薩娜。

CHAMPI is situated south of a WNW-ESE oriented subtropical ridge, and is expected to move WNW steadily in the next 72 hours. The ridge will weaken after that and this will lead to a recurvature.

薔琵處於一東南偏東-西北偏西向之副熱帶高壓脊的南端，預料將於未來 72 小時穩定向西北偏西移動。隨後預測副高減弱，風暴將逐漸轉向。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T2.5/2.5/D1.0/18 HRS

CHAMPI is also suffering from strong shear and its low-level circulation centre is exposed. Sea temperatures are marginal but the storm will enter warmer seas soon, and should be able to strengthen at later taus.

薔琵同樣受強垂直風切變影響，低層環流中心外露，且風暴所在海域海溫略低。預料風暴將進入較暖海域，並能於較後時間增強。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料薔琵於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/15 (Thu 四), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)

Tropical disturbance 92W has also intensified into tropical depression 25W. At 2 pm, 25W was centred about 1140 km (620 NM) ENE of Chuuk.

熱帶擾動 92W 亦已增強為熱帶低氣壓 25W。在下午 2 時，25W 集結在楚克島東北偏東約 1140 公里 (620 海里)。

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25W is situated south of a WNW-ESE oriented subtropical ridge, and is expected to move WNW steadily in the next 72 hours.

25W 處於一東南偏東-西北偏西向之副熱帶高壓脊的南端，預料將於未來 72 小時穩定向西北偏西移動。

Current T-number 現時的 T 號碼: T1.5/1.5/INT OBS

25W's convections are sheared to the west, but banding is significant near its centre. The storm is expected to intensify gradually over the next 72 hours in modest environment.

25W 的對流被切離至其西面，但近中心螺旋性明顯。預料風暴會於未來 72 小時在略佳的環境中逐漸增強。

No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.

預料 25W 於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成影響。

2015/10/14 (Wed 三), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)