Typhoon Samuel has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). PAGASA confirmed the exit in its 5:00 p.m. bulletin on Monday, November 9, 2026. Samuel is the Philippine name for Typhoon Cempaka, which Japan is calling Typhoon No. 32. Leaving PAR does not mean the typhoon has disappeared, and it does not mean all weather hazards across the Philippines have ended.
This explanation separates three questions often mixed together in storm updates: Where did the typhoon go? Is it still affecting Philippine weather? And why are Japanese forecasts still mentioning Cempaka? The answers come from PAGASA’s issued bulletins and Japan’s meteorological information available on November 9.
What did PAGASA confirm about Samuel?
In Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 2–Final, issued at 5 p.m. Philippine time, PAGASA said that Samuel had left PAR. The agency stated that the storm was less likely to directly affect the Philippines’ weather conditions during the forecast period. Earlier on November 9, PAGASA had announced that international Typhoon Cempaka entered its monitoring region and received the local name Samuel. That initial bulletin is now superseded by the final exit report for the same event.
| Question | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Is Samuel still inside PAR? | No. PAGASA reported its exit on November 9 at 5 p.m. PHT. |
| Are Samuel and Cempaka the same storm? | Yes. Samuel is the Philippine name; Cempaka is the international name. |
| Does the exit mean the storm dissipated? | No. It crossed the defined monitoring boundary and continued over the Pacific. |
| Will Philippine weather necessarily be clear? | No. The northeast monsoon and easterlies can still bring wind, rain and rough seas. |
| Is Japan tracking the same system? | Yes. Japan refers to it as Typhoon No. 32 (Cempaka). |
What does “exited PAR” actually mean?
The Philippine Area of Responsibility is a defined region in which PAGASA monitors and reports tropical cyclones relevant to the country. A storm may enter and leave the area without making landfall. An exit is a geographic reporting status, not a certificate that surrounding waters or all parts of the Philippines are safe. Follow the latest marine forecasts, gale warnings and local weather notices for travel or fishing decisions.
Some reports published earlier in the day still say Samuel was expected to exit PAR. Those reports accurately describe the situation when written, but PAGASA’s newer 5 p.m. report confirms that it had exited. Checking the issuance time avoids confusing a forecast with the later confirmation.
Why can there still be strong winds or rain in the Philippines?
In its final tropical cyclone bulletin, PAGASA warned that the northeast monsoon (amihan) could cause strong to gale-force gusts in exposed coastal and upland areas of much of Luzon and the Visayas and in other listed areas. This does not mean Samuel was producing the winds directly. PAGASA’s November 9 daily forecast also attributed rainfall in parts of the country to the northeast monsoon or easterlies, depending on the region.
In practical terms, do not assume a storm’s departure makes sea travel automatically safe. Check the separate official forecasts for your province, coastal waters and travel route; even a region without a tropical cyclone wind signal can have unsafe waves or monsoon conditions.
Why is Japan still discussing Typhoon Cempaka?
After turning toward the east, the same cyclone was being tracked by the Japan Meteorological Agency as Typhoon No. 32, Cempaka. Japanese weather reporting based on its November 9 outlook warned of a possible approach to the Ogasawara Islands, including Chichijima and Hahajima, on November 10–11. Japan’s concerns focus on possible strong wind, rain and high seas near those islands. That is not a prediction that the cyclone will return to the Philippine mainland.
A typhoon can leave one country’s monitoring zone while authorities in another region continue issuing forecasts for the same storm. Philippine “Samuel” and Japanese “Cempaka” headlines therefore describe one moving weather system, not two simultaneous typhoons.
Which official links should residents and travelers use?
| If you need… | Check this official source |
|---|---|
| Most recent cyclone bulletin in the Philippines | PAGASA tropical cyclone bulletins |
| Today’s local rain and wind outlook | PAGASA daily weather forecast |
| Coastal conditions or a voyage | PAGASA marine and gale warnings and the shipping operator’s own updates |
| Storm track near Japan | Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) typhoon information |
What should you do if local conditions remain hazardous?
- Check the latest PAGASA local forecast for your exact province rather than relying only on the national cyclone headline.
- If you live in a coastal or upland area, read marine and strong-wind notices before fishing, boating or other outdoor activities.
- For rain and thunderstorms, avoid floodwater and monitor local disaster-risk-reduction officials; local advisories take precedence over this report.
- Verify ferry and flight status directly with your operator. This page does not independently confirm cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
Is Typhoon Samuel gone from the Philippines?
It left the Philippine Area of Responsibility according to PAGASA’s 5 p.m. November 9 final bulletin. That describes its position relative to PAR, not the end of all monsoon or coastal hazards.
Did Samuel make landfall in the Philippines?
The PAGASA bulletins used for this report do not report Philippine landfall. They indicate that direct effects from Samuel were unlikely. Do not confuse rain from amihan or easterlies with evidence of landfall.
Why does the storm have two names?
Cempaka is the international Western Pacific name; PAGASA assigns Philippine local names to tropical cyclones entering PAR, calling this one Samuel.
Does exiting PAR automatically cancel coastal warnings?
No. Marine warnings and local advisories are issued separately and should be checked even after the tropical cyclone bulletin is finalized.
Is Typhoon No. 32 in Japan a different storm?
No. Japan’s Typhoon No. 32 (Cempaka) is the same cyclone PAGASA called Samuel.