Typhoon Chan-hom is tracking north-northeast over the western Pacific Ocean while following an unusual path that will eventually bring its remnants toward the East Sea, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). The storm is expected to weaken significantly before approaching the Korean Peninsula’s eastern waters.
Current Path and Intensity of Typhoon Chan-hom
According to KMA data recorded at 3:00 p.m. on August 9, 2026, Typhoon Chan-hom was located approximately 1,070 kilometers southeast of Tokyo, Japan. The storm was moving at a slow speed of 6 kilometers per hour, packing a central pressure of 994 hPa, a maximum wind speed of 21 meters per second (76 kilometers per hour), and a wind radius spanning 300 kilometers. Meteorological forecasters note that the storm derives its name from a tree species submitted by Laos.
Over the subsequent 24 hours, the system is projected to gain strength while moving northwestward toward the waters east of Japan. By the afternoon of August 10, the KMA forecasts the storm will reach peak intensity near Tokyo, registering a central pressure of 985 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 27 meters per second (97 kilometers per hour), placing it at a strength level of two.
Weakening Trend and Transition into the East Sea
The system’s structure will degrade as it interacts with landmasses and cooler northern waters. By the afternoon of August 11, Chan-hom is expected to pass roughly 320 kilometers northeast of Tokyo, traverse the Japanese archipelago, and emerge over the East Sea. Forecasters predict the system will degenerate into a tropical depression by the afternoon of August 12, with its central pressure rising to 996 hPa and maximum winds dropping to 15 meters per second (54 kilometers per hour).
Following this transition, the remnants are projected to track south-southwestward. By the afternoon of August 13, the downgraded system will approach a position roughly 110 kilometers southeast of Dokdo.
Marine Impacts and Regional Forecast
Although the system will lose its typhoon status before reaching regional waters, maritime disruptions are expected along the coast. The Daegu Regional Meteorological Administration reports that the southern waters of the East Sea will experience rough wave action on August 13, with swells predicted to reach heights between 1.0 and 3.0 meters.
Despite the marine turbulence, land areas surrounding the path will see limited direct precipitation. According to the mid-term forecast released by meteorological authorities on August 9, no specific rain showers are currently included in the outlook for the Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province regions covering August 13 through August 19.
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