‘Rosal’ exits PAR, all wind signals lifted

Typhoon ‘Rosal’ as of 10:40 a.m. on October 24, 2026. Handout/PAGASA

MANILA — Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) exited the Philippine area of responsibility at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, the state weather bureau reported.

According to PAGASA’s 11:00 a.m. bulletin, “Rosal” is now heading towards the East China Sea.

The remaining wind signal in Batanes has been lifted.

At 10 a.m., it was located 525 km north northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, outside the PAR.

It packs winds of 120 kph with gusts up to 150 kph and is moving east northeastward at 20 kph.

“Rosal” is forecast to gradually weaken in the next 12 hours, and it may be downgraded into a severe tropical storm on Saturday afternoon or evening.