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Storm Opong Batters Romblon, Now Heading Toward Mindoro
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Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) swept across Sibuyan and Tablas Islands in Romblon this morning and is now on track to hit the southern part of Mindoro, PAGASA said in its 11 a.m. bulletin Friday, September 26.
At 10 a.m., the storm’s center was spotted over the coastal waters of Ferrol, Romblon, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h, gusts reaching 150 km/h, and moving westward at 35 km/h.
Where the Strongest Winds Will Hit
Signal No. 3 (Storm-force winds, up to 117 km/h): Batangas, Marinduque, Romblon, Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, plus northern Aklan and Caluya Island.
Signal No. 2 (Gale-force winds, up to 88 km/h): Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Quezon, Bataan, parts of Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, and several areas in Western Visayas.
Signal No. 1 (Strong winds, up to 61 km/h): Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, northern Palawan, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Samar provinces, and more.
Flooding and Storm Surge Risks
PAGASA warns of heavy rainfall, possible flash floods, and landslides in affected areas. A storm surge of up to 3 meters is possible in coastal communities of Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Mindoro, Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Western Visayas, and nearby provinces.
Sea travel remains dangerous, with waves reaching up to 9 meters in Romblon’s coastal waters. Small boats and motorbancas are strongly advised to stay in port.
What’s Next for Opong
After crossing Romblon, Opong is expected to make landfall over southern Occidental Mindoro by noon or early afternoon, then exit toward the Mindoro Strait by tonight. It could regain strength over the West Philippine Sea before leaving the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday afternoon, September 27.
PAGASA urges residents in flood-prone and coastal areas to remain alert, follow evacuation orders, and closely monitor updates. The next advisory will be released at 2:00 p.m. today.
At 10 a.m., the storm’s center was spotted over the coastal waters of Ferrol, Romblon, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h, gusts reaching 150 km/h, and moving westward at 35 km/h.
Where the Strongest Winds Will Hit
Signal No. 3 (Storm-force winds, up to 117 km/h): Batangas, Marinduque, Romblon, Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, plus northern Aklan and Caluya Island.
Signal No. 2 (Gale-force winds, up to 88 km/h): Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Quezon, Bataan, parts of Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, and several areas in Western Visayas.
Signal No. 1 (Strong winds, up to 61 km/h): Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, northern Palawan, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Samar provinces, and more.
Flooding and Storm Surge Risks
PAGASA warns of heavy rainfall, possible flash floods, and landslides in affected areas. A storm surge of up to 3 meters is possible in coastal communities of Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Mindoro, Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Western Visayas, and nearby provinces.
Sea travel remains dangerous, with waves reaching up to 9 meters in Romblon’s coastal waters. Small boats and motorbancas are strongly advised to stay in port.
What’s Next for Opong
After crossing Romblon, Opong is expected to make landfall over southern Occidental Mindoro by noon or early afternoon, then exit toward the Mindoro Strait by tonight. It could regain strength over the West Philippine Sea before leaving the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday afternoon, September 27.
PAGASA urges residents in flood-prone and coastal areas to remain alert, follow evacuation orders, and closely monitor updates. The next advisory will be released at 2:00 p.m. today.
Sep 26, 2025
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