06/08/2026
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 15
Tropical Depression (KUJIRA)
Issued at 5:00 PM, 06 August 2026
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 PM today.
โMAYMAYโ IS NOW OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA.
โฃ Location of Center (4:00 PM)
The center of Tropical Depression MAYMAY was estimated based on all available data including those from Baler Doppler Weather Radar at 150 km East Northeast of Echague, Isabela (17.0ยฐN, 123.1ยฐE).
โฃ Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, and central pressure of 1000 hPa.
โฃ Present Movement
East Southeastward at 35 km/h
โฃ Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong winds extend outwards up to 180 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No.1
โข Wind threat: Strong winds
โข Warning lead time: 36 hours
โข Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
โข Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
LUZON:
The southeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Tuao, Piat, Enrile, Alcala, Amulung, Baggao, Solana, Tuguegarao City, Gattaran, Peรฑablanca, Iguig), Isabela, Quirino, the northeastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Dupax del Norte, Kasibu, Quezon, Bagabag, Diadi, Bayombong, Ambaguio, Villaverde, Bambang, Solano, Alfonso Castaรฑeda, Dupax del Sur), the northern and central portions of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao), the eastern portion of Kalinga (City of Tabuk, Pinukpuk, Tanudan, Lubuagan, Rizal), the eastern portion of Mountain Province (Paracelis, Natonin, Barlig) and the eastern portion of Ifugao (Lagawe, Aguinaldo, Asipulo, Hingyon, Kiangan, Lamut, Alfonso Lista, Mayoyao, Banaue)
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
โฃ Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 20 issued at 05:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to TC MAYMAY and the Southwest Monsoon. Link: tinyurl.com/wxadvisory
โฃ Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.
โข Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
The Southwest Monsoon and the periphery of MAYMAY will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
โข Today until Saturday (06 to 08 August): Most of the country.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
A Gale Warning is in effect over the seaboard of Extreme Northern Luzon. For more details, refer to Gale Warning No. 7 issued at 5:00 PM today. Link: tinyurl.com/gale-warning
โฃ 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Up to very rough seas over the following coastal waters:
โข Up to 4.5 m: The seaboard of Batanes.
โข Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside.
Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
โข Up to 4.0 m: The seaboard of Babuyan Islands; the northeastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan.
โข Up to 4.0 m: The eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental.
โข Up to 3.5 m: The seaboards of Isabela and northeastern Aurora; the northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur; the northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands, Catanduanes, and Northern Samar; the remaining seaboard of mainland Cagayan.
โข Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced of operating ill-equipped vessels.
Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:
โข Up to 2.5 m: The seaboards of Zambales, Lubang Islands, Kalayaan Islands, and Surigao del Sur; the western seaboards of Pangasinan, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Calamian Islands, and northern mainland Palawan; the eastern seaboards of Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, and Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands; the remaining seaboards of Aurora and Camarines Norte.
โข Up to 2.0 m: The seaboards of Ilocos Sur, La Union, Romblon, Masbate, Cuyo Islands, Cagayancillo Islands, Antique including Caluya Islands, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao City, Davao del Sur, and Davao Occidental; the western seaboards of mainland Palawan and Negros Occidental; the southern seaboards of Quezon, Marinduque, Iloilo, Guimaras, and Negros Oriental; the remaining seaboards of Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, and Davao Oriental.
โข Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.
Other coastal waters have forecast wave heights of less than 2.0 m.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
โข It must be emphasized that heavy rainfall and severe winds may still be experienced in localities outside the landfall point and the forecast confidence cone. Refer to โOther Hazards affecting Land Areasโ for more details. Furthermore, the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.
โข On the latest forecast track, MAYMAY is forecast to continue weakening and may be downgraded into a remnant low tonight or tomorrow (09 August) early morning. The remnant low of MAYMAY will move generally southeastward until it merges into the larger circulation of Tropical Cyclone DOLPHIN.
Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 11:00 PM today.
DOST-PAGASA
Link: tinyurl.com/TCB-tab-1
