Typhoon "Champi" to Enter PAR on Tuesday, to Be Named "Rosal"; Northern Luzon on Watch
Typhoon "Champi" is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, October 20, according to the 5:00 AM Public Weather Forecast of DOST-PAGASA on Monday, October 19, 2026.
As of 2:00 AM, the typhoon was located 1,740 km east of Southeastern Luzon (13.8°N, 140.3°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 215 km/h. It is moving west northwestward at 25 km/h.
PAGASA Weather Specialist Aldczar D. Aurelio said the typhoon has no direct effect on any part of the country yet. Once it enters PAR, it will be locally named "Rosal."
Aurelio added that no gale warning is in effect today.
Track and intensity
Based on the forecast track, the typhoon is moving toward Extreme Northern Luzon. PAGASA said it is expected to strengthen and become a super typhoon again by Friday, October 23, while still over the Philippine Sea.
Because of the typhoon's size and movement, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 may be raised over the northern and eastern sections of Northern Luzon and a portion of the Bicol Region as early as tonight or tomorrow morning.
PAGASA said a large part of Northern Luzon may be affected on Thursday and Friday. The typhoon is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rains.
Residents of Northern Luzon are urged to prepare for the arrival of Rosal. For now, those with plans or sea travel can proceed safely, as no gale warning is in effect. A gale warning may be raised within the week as the typhoon approaches.
Weather today
Bicol Region, Quezon, Romblon, Marinduque, and Oriental Mindoro: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the easterlies.
Palawan: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
Rest of Luzon: Generally fair weather, with isolated rain showers from localized thunderstorms.
Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, and Tawi-Tawi: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ.
Rest of Mindanao and the Visayas: Fair weather, with isolated rain showers from localized thunderstorms.
Practical information
Sunrise today: 5:48 AM
Sunset today: 5:34 PM
No gale warning in effect today
Expected to enter PAR: Tuesday, October 20
Local name once inside PAR: "Rosal"
Expected to become a super typhoon again: by Friday, October 23
Quick Summary
What: Typhoon "Champi" (to be named "Rosal" inside PAR), with winds of 175 km/h and gusts of 215 km/h
Where: 1,740 km east of Southeastern Luzon; moving toward Extreme Northern Luzon
When: Expected to enter PAR on Tuesday, October 20; expected to become a super typhoon again by Friday, October 23
Impact on the Philippines: Wind Signal No. 1 may be raised over Northern Luzon and a portion of Bicol; strong winds and heavy rains
Source: DOST-PAGASA Public Weather Forecast, 5:00 AM, October 19, 2026