Tropical Storm Champi is bringing gusty winds and heavy rain as it moves through the Northern Marianas.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Storm Champi was centered near latitude 15.9°N and longitude 146.3°E which put it about 80 miles (135 km) east-northeast of Saipan.  Champi was moving toward the west at … Continue reading Tropical Storm Champi Passing Through the Northern Marianas