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Advocates Philippines
Kiko Exits PAR, Now Heading Toward Japan
Photo credit: DOST-PAGASA
Tropical Depression Kiko has sped up its pace and has already left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the latest advisory from PAGASA.
At 4:00 p.m., the center of Kiko was located about 1,115 kilometers east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, carrying maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gusts reaching up to 70 km/h. The system is moving north-northwest at 30 km/h.
No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is currently raised anywhere in the country, and PAGASA clarified that Kiko is unlikely to bring any direct impact to land or sea conditions in the Philippines. Strong winds from the cyclone, however, extend up to 320 kilometers from its center.
Forecast models show that Kiko will continue its north-northwest track over the next 12 hours and move closer to southern Japan. With favorable weather conditions along its path, it is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by tonight or early Thursday morning.
While the system no longer poses a threat to the Philippines, PAGASA reminded the public and local disaster offices to remain alert and ready for any advisories in case of changes. Residents in hazard-prone areas are urged to follow local authorities’ instructions when necessary and continue monitoring regional rainfall and thunderstorm warnings.
With Kiko outside PAR and not expected to return, PAGASA announced that this will be the final tropical cyclone bulletin for the weather system.
At 4:00 p.m., the center of Kiko was located about 1,115 kilometers east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, carrying maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gusts reaching up to 70 km/h. The system is moving north-northwest at 30 km/h.
No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is currently raised anywhere in the country, and PAGASA clarified that Kiko is unlikely to bring any direct impact to land or sea conditions in the Philippines. Strong winds from the cyclone, however, extend up to 320 kilometers from its center.
Forecast models show that Kiko will continue its north-northwest track over the next 12 hours and move closer to southern Japan. With favorable weather conditions along its path, it is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by tonight or early Thursday morning.
While the system no longer poses a threat to the Philippines, PAGASA reminded the public and local disaster offices to remain alert and ready for any advisories in case of changes. Residents in hazard-prone areas are urged to follow local authorities’ instructions when necessary and continue monitoring regional rainfall and thunderstorm warnings.
With Kiko outside PAR and not expected to return, PAGASA announced that this will be the final tropical cyclone bulletin for the weather system.
Sep 3, 2025
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