Cloudy skies and rain are expected in parts of the Visayas, including Cebu, this Saturday, October 17, 2026, based on the latest public weather forecast of DOST-PAGASA issued at 5:00 AM. The weather bureau is also monitoring a typhoon outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
PAGASA said the tropical cyclone with the international name Champi is in the typhoon category. As of 3:00 AM, it was located 2,675 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, with maximum winds of 140 km/h and gusts of up to 170 km/h. It is moving west-northwest at 25 km/h.
Champi may enter PAR next week, PAGASA said. Based on its tropical cyclone threat potential outlook, the typhoon may enter the advisory domain during the first week, from October 15 to 21. In the second week, from October 22 to 28, it may come very close to the country's landmass.
Because of this, those in the Visayas and Luzon, especially northern Luzon, were advised to be careful. Whether or not Champi makes landfall, PAGASA said extreme northern Luzon should still prepare for strong winds.
Once it enters PAR, the typhoon will be given the local name Rosal. PAGASA added that it is also monitoring another tropical cyclone-like vortex, but the chance of it becoming a full tropical cyclone is low. Since several days remain, the public was urged to keep watching for updates.
Visayas weather today
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) may bring rain to Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region, and the province of Cebu, as well as Mindanao. The rest of the Visayas will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with chances of localized thunderstorms.
Five-day outlook for the Visayas
Sunday (October 18): Rain is possible across the Visayas.
Monday (October 19): Rain is possible across the Visayas and the northeastern part of Mindanao.
Tuesday (October 20): Rain is possible in the eastern part of the Visayas and Mindanao.
Wednesday (October 21): Rain is possible only in the eastern part of the Visayas.
PAGASA noted that this is a five-day outlook, so the forecast may still change.
Temperatures today
Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro: 24 to 31°C
Tacloban: 26 to 32°C
Davao: 26 to 33°C
Metro Manila: 24 to 33°C
Legazpi: 25 to 31°C
Puerto Princesa: 25 to 31°C
Luzon and other areas
The northeasterly windflow is affecting extreme northern Luzon, while the easterlies are affecting the rest of Luzon. Aurora, Quezon, the Bicol Region, and the rest of Mimaropa may experience rain, while the ITCZ is affecting Palawan. Batanes and the Babuyan Islands will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of light rain. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will be partly cloudy to cloudy with possible localized thunderstorms.
For the coming days, rain is possible on Sunday in Aurora, Quezon, the Bicol Region, and Mimaropa. On Monday, rain is possible in Aurora, Quezon, and the Bicol Region. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Bicol Region may also experience rain. By Wednesday, rain and strong winds are possible in northern Luzon.
Seas and sunrise
PAGASA said there is no gale warning in any seaboard of the country. In Metro Manila, the sun rose at 5:48 AM and will set at 5:35 PM.
Where to get updates
The public may follow PAGASA on Facebook and X (DOST_PAGASA), subscribe to its YouTube channel for the Weather Report, and visit pagasa.dost.gov.ph and panahon.gov.ph.
Quick Summary
What: PAGASA public weather forecast; Typhoon Champi (Rosal once inside PAR) being monitored outside PAR
Where: Cebu, Western Visayas, and the Negros Island Region (rain today); the Visayas in the coming days
When: Issued 5:00 AM, Saturday, October 17, 2026; five-day outlook through Wednesday, October 21
Impact on Visayas: ITCZ rain in Cebu today, rain possible across the Visayas Sunday and Monday, and in the eastern Visayas through Wednesday
Source: DOST-PAGASA Public Weather Forecast, 5:00 AM, October 17, 2026 (Weather Specialist Veronica C. Torres)