PAGASA

Severe Tropical Storm Gardo is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday while the habagat continues to bring rain to parts of Luzon and the Visayas.

June 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Typhoon Francisco was downgraded to a severe tropical storm on Thursday, June 25, while Tropical Storm Higos is set to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

PAGASA reported several areas reached borderline “extreme caution” heat index after a cold snap due to weakening northeast monsoon. The index ranges from 33 to 41 degrees Celsius, potentially causing heat cramps and exhaustion. Cotabato City and Zamboanga City neared 40 degrees Celsius.

March 19, 2026 Reported by AI

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on March 19 that it has retired seven local names of tropical cyclones from 2025 due to extensive devastation. These storms caused 373 deaths, 680 injuries, and over P36 billion in damages, according to the Office of Civil Defense. Tino and Uwan were among the most destructive.

Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) has moved over the coastal waters of Baras, Catanduanes, packing 85 km/h winds while heading northwest. PAGASA warns it could intensify into a severe tropical storm, bringing heavy rain and winds to the Bicol Region and nearby areas. The storm is expected to weaken into a depression by Tuesday.

January 16, 2026 Reported by AI

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect over 15 areas as Tropical Storm Ada slowly tracks north-northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Eastern Visayas, state weather bureau PAGASA said on January 16.