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Super Typhoon Inday Holds Strength, Signal No. 1 Up In Parts Of Northern Luzon
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Super Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) maintained its strength on Wednesday afternoon as it continued moving westward over the Philippine Sea east of Northern Luzon, prompting PAGASA to keep Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 over several areas in Northern Luzon.
In its 5 p.m. tropical cyclone bulletin, PAGASA said the center of the eye of Inday was estimated at 1,170 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, carrying maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour, gusts of up to 240 kph, and a central pressure of 920 hPa. The cyclone was moving westward at 20 kph.
PAGASA said strong to typhoon-force winds extend up to 880 kilometers from the center of the super typhoon.
TCWS No. 1 remains in effect over Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Kalinga, Batanes, Cagayan including the Babuyan Islands, Isabela, and portions of Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Quirino, Aurora, and Catanduanes.
Under Signal No. 1, winds ranging from 39 to 61 kph are expected within the next 36 hours, with minimal to minor threats to life and property.
Aside from the wind threat, PAGASA said the enhanced southwest monsoon and the outer circulation of Super Typhoon Inday will bring strong to gale-force gusts over Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, CALABARZON, most of MIMAROPA, the Bicol Region, most of the Visayas, and most of Mindanao on Wednesday. The same conditions are expected to affect most parts of the country on Thursday and Friday.
The weather bureau also reminded the public to monitor Weather Advisory No. 9 for the latest heavy rainfall outlook associated with Inday and the southwest monsoon.
Meanwhile, a Gale Warning remains in effect over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon and the eastern seaboard of the Visayas.
PAGASA warned of very rough seas of up to 5 meters along the seaboard of Isabela and the eastern seaboards of Batanes and Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands. Sea travel in these areas remains risky for all types of vessels, with mariners advised to remain in port or seek safe harbor until weather conditions improve.
Rough to moderate seas are also expected in several coastal waters across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Small fishing boats, motor bancas, and similarly sized vessels are advised not to venture out to sea or to exercise extreme caution while navigating.
PAGASA said the highest wind signal that may be raised during Inday's passage is Signal No. 2 or Signal No. 3.
The super typhoon is forecast to move generally west northwestward over the next 12 hours before turning northwest while remaining over the Philippine Sea. It may be closest to Extreme Northern Luzon by Friday evening or Saturday morning before heading toward the southern islands of Japan and the sea north of Taiwan.
Inday is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday, July 11, before making landfall along the eastern coast of mainland China on Sunday, July 12. PAGASA said the cyclone is forecast to maintain its strength as a super typhoon through Thursday before weakening into a typhoon by Thursday evening or early Friday.
PAGASA urged the public and local disaster risk reduction and management offices to take the necessary precautions to protect lives and property and to continue monitoring the weather bureau's latest bulletins and advisories as the cyclone moves closer to the country.
In its 5 p.m. tropical cyclone bulletin, PAGASA said the center of the eye of Inday was estimated at 1,170 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, carrying maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour, gusts of up to 240 kph, and a central pressure of 920 hPa. The cyclone was moving westward at 20 kph.
PAGASA said strong to typhoon-force winds extend up to 880 kilometers from the center of the super typhoon.
TCWS No. 1 remains in effect over Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Kalinga, Batanes, Cagayan including the Babuyan Islands, Isabela, and portions of Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Quirino, Aurora, and Catanduanes.
Under Signal No. 1, winds ranging from 39 to 61 kph are expected within the next 36 hours, with minimal to minor threats to life and property.
Aside from the wind threat, PAGASA said the enhanced southwest monsoon and the outer circulation of Super Typhoon Inday will bring strong to gale-force gusts over Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, CALABARZON, most of MIMAROPA, the Bicol Region, most of the Visayas, and most of Mindanao on Wednesday. The same conditions are expected to affect most parts of the country on Thursday and Friday.
The weather bureau also reminded the public to monitor Weather Advisory No. 9 for the latest heavy rainfall outlook associated with Inday and the southwest monsoon.
Meanwhile, a Gale Warning remains in effect over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon and the eastern seaboard of the Visayas.
PAGASA warned of very rough seas of up to 5 meters along the seaboard of Isabela and the eastern seaboards of Batanes and Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands. Sea travel in these areas remains risky for all types of vessels, with mariners advised to remain in port or seek safe harbor until weather conditions improve.
Rough to moderate seas are also expected in several coastal waters across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Small fishing boats, motor bancas, and similarly sized vessels are advised not to venture out to sea or to exercise extreme caution while navigating.
PAGASA said the highest wind signal that may be raised during Inday's passage is Signal No. 2 or Signal No. 3.
The super typhoon is forecast to move generally west northwestward over the next 12 hours before turning northwest while remaining over the Philippine Sea. It may be closest to Extreme Northern Luzon by Friday evening or Saturday morning before heading toward the southern islands of Japan and the sea north of Taiwan.
Inday is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday, July 11, before making landfall along the eastern coast of mainland China on Sunday, July 12. PAGASA said the cyclone is forecast to maintain its strength as a super typhoon through Thursday before weakening into a typhoon by Thursday evening or early Friday.
PAGASA urged the public and local disaster risk reduction and management offices to take the necessary precautions to protect lives and property and to continue monitoring the weather bureau's latest bulletins and advisories as the cyclone moves closer to the country.
Jul 8, 2026
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