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Tropical Cyclone Warning : Super Typhoon Rosal (CHAMPI) Signal #2, Philippines
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A tropical cyclone will affect the the locality.
Winds of 62 kph up to 88 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours.
SUPER TYPHOON ROSAL MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH WHILE MOVING WEST NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE SEA EAST OF NORTHERN LUZON.
Location of eye/center : The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data at 845 km East of Northern Luzon (18.2, 129.7).
Strength : Maximum winds of 215 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 265 kph.
Forecast movement : Forecast to move West Northwestward at 25 kph
Forecast position :
Oct 21, 2026 08:00 PM - 655 km East of Basco, Batanes
Oct 22, 2026 08:00 AM - 465 km East of Basco, Batanes
Oct 22, 2026 08:00 PM - 340 km East of Itbayat, Batanes
Oct 23, 2026 08:00 AM - 330 km Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes
Oct 23, 2026 08:00 PM - 460 km North Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes
Oct 24, 2026 08:00 AM - 635 km North Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (OUTSIDE PAR)
Oct 25, 2026 08:00 AM - 990 km North Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR)
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 4 issued at 11:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to the TC ROSAL.
Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.
Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 2.
Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
The highest Wind Signal that may be raised during the passage of ROSAL is Wind Signal No. 2 or 3.
The Northeasterly Windflow and the periphery of ROSAL will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
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Measurements
| Coordinates | 12.8797, 121.7740 |
|---|---|
| Region | Batanes |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | Philippines — ph-pagasa-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-21T22:51:05+08:00 |
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Severity as published by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services).
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Area as the agency stated it: Batanes
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