06/08/2026
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 12
Tropical Storm (KUJIRA)
Issued at 8:00 AM, 06 August 2026
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 AM today.
“MAYMAY” IS NOW OVER BANGUED, ABRA
➣ Location of Center (7:00 AM)
The center of Tropical Storm MAYMAY was estimated based on all available data including those from Benguet Doppler Weather Radar in the vicinity of Bangued, Abra (17.6°N, 120.6°E).
➣ Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 110 km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa.
➣ Present Movement
Eastward at 10 km/h
➣ Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong to gale-force winds extend outwards up to 180 km from the center
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
➣ Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 18 issued at 5:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to TC MAYMAY 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.
• Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 2.
• 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):
• Today until Saturday (06 to 08 August): Most of the country.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
A Gale Warning is in effect over the western seaboard of Northern Luzon. For more details, refer to Gale Warning No. 5 issued at 5:00 AM today. Link: tinyurl.com/gale-warning
➣ 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
• Up to 3.0 m: The remaining seaboards of Ilocos Norte and mainland Cagayan; the eastern seaboards of Isabela, northeastern Aurora, and Davao Oriental; the northern seaboards of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Northern Samar; the northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes; the western seaboards of Zambales, , and northwestern Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands.
• 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:
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.
• On the latest forecast track, MAYMAY will traverse the mountainous terrain of Northern and Central Luzon before emerging over the eastern coastal waters of Isabela or Cagayan.
• MAYMAY is forecast to continue weakening while moving further inland. It will weaken into a tropical depression likely this morning and may be downgraded into a remnant low this afternoon or evening. However, due to interaction with the rugged terrain, an earlier weakening is possible. 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 AM today.
DOST-PAGASA
