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Gardo Enters PAR, But No Direct Threat To Philippines Yet
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Tropical Storm Gardo has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but weather officials said the cyclone is expected to remain far from the country's landmass and is not projected to make landfall.
In its 5 p.m. bulletin on Thursday, PAGASA reported that Gardo was located about 1,400 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon. The storm was packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching up to 105 kilometers per hour while moving northwestward at a rapid speed of 45 kilometers per hour.
Despite its entry into PAR, no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal has been raised over any part of the country.
Weather forecasters said Gardo is expected to continue moving north-northwestward before turning northward and eventually exiting PAR by Friday morning or afternoon. After leaving the country’s monitoring area, the tropical storm is forecast to curve northeastward toward southern Japan.
While the storm itself is not expected to directly affect the Philippines, PAGASA warned that the southwest monsoon, locally known as "habagat," will continue to bring rain and strong winds over several parts of the country.
Most areas in Luzon, as well as parts of Panay Island and Negros Occidental, may experience strong to gale-force gusts through the weekend, particularly in coastal and upland communities exposed to winds.
The weather bureau also cautioned fishermen and small-vessel operators against venturing into rough seas, especially in the waters off Batanes where waves could reach up to three meters. Moderate sea conditions are also expected along several northern and western coastal areas, including portions of Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, and Batangas.
Gardo is the seventh tropical cyclone monitored by the Philippines this year and the international name assigned to the system is Higos. Meteorologists said the storm is likely to maintain its strength as a tropical storm during the forecast period, although slight intensification into a severe tropical storm remains possible.
PAGASA reminded the public that even areas outside the projected track of a tropical cyclone can still experience heavy rains, strong winds, and other weather hazards. Local government units and disaster response agencies have been advised to remain alert and continue monitoring weather updates.
In its 5 p.m. bulletin on Thursday, PAGASA reported that Gardo was located about 1,400 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon. The storm was packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching up to 105 kilometers per hour while moving northwestward at a rapid speed of 45 kilometers per hour.
Despite its entry into PAR, no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal has been raised over any part of the country.
Weather forecasters said Gardo is expected to continue moving north-northwestward before turning northward and eventually exiting PAR by Friday morning or afternoon. After leaving the country’s monitoring area, the tropical storm is forecast to curve northeastward toward southern Japan.
While the storm itself is not expected to directly affect the Philippines, PAGASA warned that the southwest monsoon, locally known as "habagat," will continue to bring rain and strong winds over several parts of the country.
Most areas in Luzon, as well as parts of Panay Island and Negros Occidental, may experience strong to gale-force gusts through the weekend, particularly in coastal and upland communities exposed to winds.
The weather bureau also cautioned fishermen and small-vessel operators against venturing into rough seas, especially in the waters off Batanes where waves could reach up to three meters. Moderate sea conditions are also expected along several northern and western coastal areas, including portions of Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, and Batangas.
Gardo is the seventh tropical cyclone monitored by the Philippines this year and the international name assigned to the system is Higos. Meteorologists said the storm is likely to maintain its strength as a tropical storm during the forecast period, although slight intensification into a severe tropical storm remains possible.
PAGASA reminded the public that even areas outside the projected track of a tropical cyclone can still experience heavy rains, strong winds, and other weather hazards. Local government units and disaster response agencies have been advised to remain alert and continue monitoring weather updates.
Jun 25, 2026
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