Manila, Philippines — Typhoon Champi has slightly weakened but may regain super typhoon status, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) as of October 19, 2026.
The center of Champi was located 1,630 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility or PAR.
The typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 215 kilometers per hour. It is moving west-northwest at 20 kilometers per hour.
Champi is expected to enter PAR on Tuesday morning or early afternoon. Once inside, it will be given the local name Rosal.
However, a gradual weakening trend is likely to begin by Wednesday after it reaches peak intensity, according to the weather bureau,
The weather bureau warned that wind signals may be raised over parts of Northern Luzon and the Bicol Region as early as Monday evening or Tuesday morning.
Wind Signal No. 3 or 4 may be the highest raised under the current forecast.