23/07/2026
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 5
Tropical Depression
Issued at 8:00 PM, 23 July 2026
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 PM today.
KIYAPO SLIGHTLY INTENSIFIES AS IT MOVES WEST NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE SEA EAST OF CAGAYAN.
➣ Location of Center (7:00 PM):
The center of Tropical Depression KIYAPO was estimated based on all available data at 555 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (17.7°N, 127.0°E).
➣ Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, and central pressure of 1000 hPa.
➣ Present Movement:
West northwestward at 30 km/h
➣ Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong winds extend outwards up to 400 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No.1
➣ Wind threat: Strong winds
➣ Warning lead time: 36 hours
➣ Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
➣ Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
LUZON:
Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, the northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan), the northern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Bagabag, Diadi, Bayombong, Ambaguio, Villaverde, Quezon, Solano), the northern portion of Quirino (Maddela, Cabarroguis, Saguday, Diffun, Aglipay) and the northern portion of Benguet (Buguias, Mankayan, Bakun, Kibungan)
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
➣ Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 10 issued at 5:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to TC KIYAPO and the Southwest Monsoon. Link: tinyurl.com/wxadvisory
➣ 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.
• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
The highest Wind Signal that may be hoisted throughout the passage of KIYAPO is Wind Signal No. 2. However, the hoisting of Wind Signal No. 3 is not ruled out should KIYAPO intensify into a severe tropical storm while traversing the area of Batanes-Babuyan Islands.
The Southwest Monsoon and the periphery of KIYAPO will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
• Today: Most of Mindanao, Siquijor, Bohol, and Southern Leyte
• Tomorrow (24 July): Most of the country.
• Saturday (25 July): Most of Luzon and Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Davao Oriental, and Dinagat Islands
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
A Gale Warning will be issued tonight or tomorrow early morning over the seaboards of Extreme Northern Luzon. Link: tinyurl.com/gale-warning
➣ 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Up to very rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 4.5 m: The seaboards of Batanes and Babuyan Islands; the northeastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan.
• 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:
• Up to 3.0 m: The eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental; the northern seaboards of Ilocos Norte and mainland Cagayan.
• 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 to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The seaboard of Sultan Kudarat; the northeastern seaboard of Isabela; the western seaboard of Sarangani; the remaining seaboard of mainland Cagayan.
• Up to 2.0 m: The seaboards of Cagayancillo Islands, Surigao del Sur, Davao Occidental, and Maguindanao del Norte; the eastern seaboards of Catanduanes, Dinagat Islands, and Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands; the southern seaboards of Antique and Iloilo; the western seaboard of Negros Occidental; the remaining seaboards of Isabela, Davao Oriental, and Sarangani.
• 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
• 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 “Other Hazards affecting Land Areas” for more details. Furthermore, the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.
• KIYAPO will continue moving west northwestward until Saturday (25 July) towards the Luzon Strait before turning northwestward for the remaining of the forecast period. On the forecast track, the center of KIYAPO may pass very close to the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan between tomorrow (24 July) morning and afternoon, then pass very close or make landfall in the vicinity of Babuyan Islands between tomorrow afternoon and evening. It is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday morning.
• KIYAPO will gradually intensify while moving over the Philippine Sea and may reach tropical storm category tomorrow morning. It will continue to strengthen while traversing the Extreme Northern Luzon and may intensify into a severe tropical storm after passing the Babuyan Islands. A weakening trend is expected once KIYAPO makes landfall in the vicinity of southern mainland China and moves further inland.
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.
Source: DOST-PAGASA
