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Tropical Cyclone Wati has strengthened into a Category 2 system in Cook Islands waters.

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Tropical Storm Champi is rapidly strengthening as it approaches the Mariana Islands and Guam, with wind gusts of 249km/h forecast.

Typhoon Champi has intensified into a category 2 storm as it approaches the Mariana Islands.

Conditions are expected to deteriorate as Tropical Cyclone Wati moves towards the Southern Cook Islands.

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Tropical Storm Champi forecast to strengthen into a category 2 typhoon before passing over or near Guam on Sunday.

A tropical depression that's been brewing in Cook Islands waters has developed into a tropical cyclone.