Life-threatening conditions persist over the northern portion of Northern Luzon as Nando passes very close to Babuyan Island

UPDATE May 13, 2026 11:17 AM:

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Life-threatening conditions persist over the northern portion of Northern Luzon as Super Typhoon Nando passes very close to Babuyan Island.

Current Status

As of 2:00 PM, the eye of Super Typhoon Nando was over the coastal waters of Babuyan Island, Calayan, Cagayan (19.4°N, 121.9°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 215 km/h near the center, gusts of up to 295 km/h, and is moving westward at 25 km/h. Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outward up to 600 km from the center.
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Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

Signal No. 5 – Typhoon-force Winds (≥185 km/h, extreme threat)

• Babuyan Islands

Signal No. 4 – Typhoon-force Winds (118–184 km/h, significant to severe threat)

• Southern Batanes: Basco, Mahatao, Ivana, Uyugan, Sabtang
• Northern mainland Cagayan: Santa Ana, Santa Praxedes, Claveria, Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Aparri, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Gonzaga, Camalaniugan
• Northern Ilocos Norte: Pagudpud, Burgos, Bangui, Dumalneg, Adams

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Signal No. 3 – Storm-force Winds (89–117 km/h, moderate to significant threat)

• Rest of Batanes
• Central mainland Cagayan: Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Alcala, Santo Niño, Lasam, Allacapan, Rizal, Amulung, Piat
• Northern and central Apayao: Flora, Santa Marcela, Pudtol, Luna, Calanasan, Kabugao
• Rest of Ilocos Norte

Signal No. 2 – Gale-force Winds (62–88 km/h, minor to moderate threat)

• Rest of mainland Cagayan
• Isabela
• Rest of Apayao
• Abra
• Kalinga
• Mountain Province
• Ifugao
• Northern Benguet: Mankayan, Buguias, Bakun, Kibungan
• Northeastern Nueva Vizcaya: Diadi
• Ilocos Sur
• Northern La Union: Sudipen, Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, Santol

Signal No. 1 – Strong Winds (39–61 km/h, minimal to minor threat)

• Quirino
• Rest of Nueva Vizcaya
• Rest of Benguet
• Rest of La Union
• Pangasinan
• Aurora
• Nueva Ecija
• Bulacan
• Tarlac
• Pampanga
• Zambales
• Northern Quezon including Polillo Islands

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Heavy Rainfall Outlook

Heavy to torrential rains are expected over parts of Northern and Central Luzon. These conditions may trigger flash floods and landslides, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible.

Severe Winds

• Extreme impacts from typhoon-force winds possible within Signal No. 5 areas.
• Significant to severe impacts within Signal No. 4.
• Moderate to significant impacts within Signal No. 3.
• Minor to moderate impacts within Signal No. 2.
• Minimal to minor impacts within Signal No. 1.

The Southwest Monsoon and the trough of Nando will bring strong to gale-force gusts:

• Today, Sept. 22: Metro Manila, Central Luzon (areas not under signal), CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Mindanao
• Tomorrow, Sept. 23: Metro Manila, Central Luzon (areas not under signal), CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Dinagat Islands
• Wednesday, Sept. 24: Luzon and Panay Island

Coastal Waters

Very rough to very high seas may prevail:

• Up to 14.0 m: Seaboards of Batanes, Babuyan Islands
• Up to 12.0 m: Northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte
• Up to 10.0 m: Northern seaboard of mainland Cagayan; remaining seaboards of Ilocos Norte
• Up to 8.0 m: Northwestern seaboard of Ilocos Sur; remaining seaboard of mainland Cagayan
• Up to 5.5 m: Remaining seaboard of Ilocos Sur; seaboard of Isabela; western seaboard of Pangasinan
• Up to 5.0 m: Northeastern seaboard of Aurora; northwestern seaboard of La Union

Rough seas:

• Up to 4.0 m: Seaboard of Zambales; remaining seaboards of Aurora; northern and eastern seaboard of Polillo Islands
• Up to 3.5 m: Remaining seaboards of La Union, Pangasinan; seaboards of Bataan, Lubang Island, Camarines Norte; northern seaboard of Camarines Sur; northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes; northwestern seaboard of Occidental Mindoro; western seaboard of Calamian Islands

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Moderate seas:

• Up to 2.5 m: Eastern seaboards of Albay and Sorsogon; remaining seaboard of Camarines Sur; northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar and Eastern Samar; seaboards of Kalayaan Islands and Palawan; remaining seaboards of Calamian Islands and Occidental Mindoro; southern seaboard of Quezon and Marinduque; northern seaboard of Romblon; northwestern seaboard of Burias Island

Coastal Inundation

High risk of life-threatening storm surge with peak heights exceeding 3.0 m within 24 hours over low-lying or exposed coastal areas of Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur.

Track and Intensity Outlook

• The center of Nando is currently passing very close to Babuyan Island and will pass very close or make landfall over Calayan Island between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM today.
• On the forecast track, Nando may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow (Sept. 23) morning.
• Nando may maintain its strength or further intensify before its close approach to Babuyan Islands.

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Forecast Positions

• Sept. 22, 11:00 PM – 160 km west northwest of Calayan, Cagayan
• Sept. 23, 11:00 AM – 435 km west of Basco, Batanes (outside PAR)
• Sept. 23, 11:00 PM – 660 km west of Itbayat, Batanes (outside PAR)
• Sept. 24, 11:00 AM – 890 km west of Extreme Northern Luzon (outside PAR)
• Sept. 24, 11:00 PM – 1,140 km west of Extreme Northern Luzon (outside PAR)
• Sept. 25, 11:00 AM – 1,385 km west of Extreme Northern Luzon (outside PAR)

Advisory

The public and disaster risk reduction offices are advised to take all necessary precautions. Residents in high-risk areas should prepare for evacuation and continue monitoring official advisories from PAGASA.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 5:00 PM today.

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