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Inday Weakens But Continues To Threaten Northern Luzon
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Typhoon Inday continues to weaken as it moves northwest toward the sea east of Taiwan, but it is still bringing strong winds, dangerous seas, and heavy rain to parts of Northern Luzon, according to PAGASA's 11 a.m. bulletin on Friday.
As of 10 a.m., the center of the typhoon was located about 570 kilometers east of Itbayat, Batanes. It was packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour, gusts of up to 170 km/h, and was moving northwest at 20 km/h.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes, the eastern portion of the Babuyan Islands, and Santa Ana in Cagayan, where gale-force winds could pose a minor to moderate threat to life and property. Meanwhile, Signal No. 1 is still up over the rest of the Babuyan Islands, mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, Ilocos Norte, and parts of Abra, Mountain Province, and Ifugao.
PAGASA also warned that the enhanced southwest monsoon, combined with the typhoon's outer circulation, will continue to bring strong to gale-force winds across most parts of the country through the weekend. Heavy rains remain possible in several areas, with the public advised to monitor the latest weather advisories.
Sea conditions are expected to remain hazardous, particularly along the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon, where waves could reach up to seven meters. Authorities strongly advised fishermen, operators of small boats, and other sea travelers to avoid venturing out until conditions improve.
Forecasters expect Inday to pass closest to Extreme Northern Luzon between Friday night and early Saturday before moving toward Taiwan and the southern islands of Japan. The typhoon is forecast to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday before eventually making landfall over eastern China, where it is expected to weaken further.
PAGASA urged residents in areas at risk of flooding, strong winds, and rough seas to remain alert, follow evacuation orders if necessary, and continue monitoring official weather updates.
As of 10 a.m., the center of the typhoon was located about 570 kilometers east of Itbayat, Batanes. It was packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour, gusts of up to 170 km/h, and was moving northwest at 20 km/h.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes, the eastern portion of the Babuyan Islands, and Santa Ana in Cagayan, where gale-force winds could pose a minor to moderate threat to life and property. Meanwhile, Signal No. 1 is still up over the rest of the Babuyan Islands, mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, Ilocos Norte, and parts of Abra, Mountain Province, and Ifugao.
PAGASA also warned that the enhanced southwest monsoon, combined with the typhoon's outer circulation, will continue to bring strong to gale-force winds across most parts of the country through the weekend. Heavy rains remain possible in several areas, with the public advised to monitor the latest weather advisories.
Sea conditions are expected to remain hazardous, particularly along the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon, where waves could reach up to seven meters. Authorities strongly advised fishermen, operators of small boats, and other sea travelers to avoid venturing out until conditions improve.
Forecasters expect Inday to pass closest to Extreme Northern Luzon between Friday night and early Saturday before moving toward Taiwan and the southern islands of Japan. The typhoon is forecast to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday before eventually making landfall over eastern China, where it is expected to weaken further.
PAGASA urged residents in areas at risk of flooding, strong winds, and rough seas to remain alert, follow evacuation orders if necessary, and continue monitoring official weather updates.
Jul 10, 2026
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