Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) has slightly intensified as it continues to move north-northwestward over the sea east of Taiwan, with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals in effect over Batanes and several northern Luzon provinces, according to PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 14 issued at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026.
The typhoon is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Saturday morning, October 24, and is expected to gradually weaken over the forecast period.
Position and Current Strength
As of 4:00 PM on Friday, the center of Typhoon Rosal was located 385 kilometers north-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, at coordinates 24.0°N, 123.2°E, based on all available data, PAGASA reported.
The typhoon is packing maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h near the center, with gustiness of up to 190 km/h and a central pressure of 950 hPa. Tropical cyclone winds extend outward up to 850 kilometers from the center.
Forecast Track Toward Japan
PAGASA's track and intensity forecast shows Rosal slowing and weakening as it moves away from the Philippines. By 2:00 AM on Saturday, October 24, the center is expected to be 415 kilometers north of Itbayat, moving northwest at 10 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h (Typhoon category).
By 2:00 PM on Saturday, the storm is forecast to be 560 kilometers north of Itbayat — already outside PAR — with winds reduced to 120 km/h, still at Typhoon category, moving northward at 10 km/h.
By 2:00 AM on Sunday, October 25, Rosal is projected to be 720 kilometers north of Itbayat, further outside PAR, with winds of 100 km/h, downgraded to Severe Tropical Storm category, moving north-northeastward at 15 km/h toward Japan.
According to PAGASA, Rosal will continue moving generally northwestward until Saturday morning before turning northward then north-northeastward between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. The agency noted the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.
Wind Signals Over Northern Philippines
PAGASA has placed Batanes under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2, which carries a warning lead time of 24 hours and indicates gale-force winds of 62 to 88 km/h (Beaufort Scale 8 to 9), with a minor to moderate threat to life and property.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1, indicating strong winds of 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort Scale 6 to 7) with a minimal to minor threat, covers the following areas:
- Northern portion of Cagayan: Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Santa Teresita, Camalaniugan, Aparri, Buguey, Gattaran, Baggao, Santa Praxedes, Claveria, Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Ballesteros, Abulug, Allacapan, and Lasam, including Babuyan Islands
- Northern portion of Ilocos Norte: Pagudpud, Adams, Bangui, Vintar, Burgos, Bacarra, Pasuquin, Carasi, and Dumalneg
- Northern portion of Apayao: Calanasan, Luna, Santa Marcela, Flora, and Pudtol
No wind signals are in effect for the Visayas or Mindanao, PAGASA stated.
Strong to Gale-Force Gusts Affecting Wider Areas
Beyond the wind signal areas, the periphery of Rosal is expected to bring strong to gale-force gusts — particularly in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds — across a wider swath of the country, according to PAGASA.
On Friday, October 23: Most of Luzon and Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Misamis Occidental, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.
On Saturday, October 24: Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, Aurora, northern Quezon, Polillo Islands, Bicol Region, Romblon, Capiz, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental.
On Sunday, October 25: Batanes and Babuyan Islands only.
Dangerous Seas Along Northern Luzon Coasts
A Gale Warning is in effect over the seaboards of Northern Luzon, per PAGASA Gale Warning No. 7 issued at 5:00 PM on Friday. The agency warned that sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels in the most affected waters, and that all mariners must remain in port or seek shelter as soon as possible.
The 24-hour sea condition outlook includes wave heights of up to 7.0 meters along the northern seaboard of Batanes, up to 6.0 meters along the remaining seaboard of Batanes, and up to 5.5 meters along the seaboard of Babuyan Islands. Waves of up to 5.0 meters are forecast along the seaboard of Ilocos Norte and the northern seaboard of mainland Cagayan.
Rough seas of up to 4.0 meters are forecast for the seaboards of northern La Union, northern Aurora, the remaining seaboard of Ilocos Sur, the northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes, and the northeastern seaboards of Northern and Eastern Samar, among others. PAGASA advised mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
PAGASA Advisory to the Public
DOST-PAGASA advised the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas highly or very highly susceptible to hazards were directed to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.
The agency also reminded the public that heavy rainfall and severe winds may still be experienced in localities outside the landfall point and the forecast confidence cone, and urged monitoring of products issued by local PAGASA Regional Services Divisions for area-specific severe weather information.
The next bulletin was scheduled for issuance at 11:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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