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Domeng Slightly Intensifies As Southwest Monsoon Brings Possible Heavy Rains In PH
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Tropical Storm Domeng (International name Jangmi) has slightly intensified while moving northwestward over the Philippine Sea, though it remains far from the country, according to the latest bulletin from PAGASA.
As of 10:00 AM, the center of Domeng was estimated at 1,265 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 105 km/h. It is moving northwest at 15 km/h with a broad wind field extending up to 400 kilometers from the center.
Despite its strength, no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals are currently in effect, and the storm is not expected to directly affect the country within the next 24 hours.
However, PAGASA warned that Domeng is enhancing the southwest monsoon, which may bring heavy rains over the western sections of the Philippines starting Sunday, May 31. A weather advisory may be issued ahead of the expected rainfall.
Strong to gale-force winds are also possible in several areas beginning May 30 and May 31, including parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, especially coastal and upland areas exposed to wind flow.
Seas may also become moderate in some eastern coastal waters, with wave heights reaching up to 2.0 meters, prompting caution for small sea vessels and motorbancas.
PAGASA said Domeng is expected to continue moving northwest until Sunday before turning north-northwest to northeast, with a possible exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility by June 1. It may intensify into a typhoon tomorrow before gradually weakening afterward.
Authorities are advising the public and disaster response teams to stay alert, monitor official updates, and follow local warnings as weather conditions may still change depending on the storm’s track.
As of 10:00 AM, the center of Domeng was estimated at 1,265 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 105 km/h. It is moving northwest at 15 km/h with a broad wind field extending up to 400 kilometers from the center.
Despite its strength, no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals are currently in effect, and the storm is not expected to directly affect the country within the next 24 hours.
However, PAGASA warned that Domeng is enhancing the southwest monsoon, which may bring heavy rains over the western sections of the Philippines starting Sunday, May 31. A weather advisory may be issued ahead of the expected rainfall.
Strong to gale-force winds are also possible in several areas beginning May 30 and May 31, including parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, especially coastal and upland areas exposed to wind flow.
Seas may also become moderate in some eastern coastal waters, with wave heights reaching up to 2.0 meters, prompting caution for small sea vessels and motorbancas.
PAGASA said Domeng is expected to continue moving northwest until Sunday before turning north-northwest to northeast, with a possible exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility by June 1. It may intensify into a typhoon tomorrow before gradually weakening afterward.
Authorities are advising the public and disaster response teams to stay alert, monitor official updates, and follow local warnings as weather conditions may still change depending on the storm’s track.
May 29, 2026
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