Francisco Rapidly Intensifies; Signal No. 1 Raised in Northern Luzon

Typhoon Francisco has rapidly intensified over the Philippine Sea, prompting PAGASA to raise Wind Signal No. 1 over Batanes and parts of Cagayan and Babuyan Islands.

Typhoon Francisco has rapidly intensified while moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, according to DOST-PAGASA’s Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 7 issued at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026.

As of 10:00 AM, the center of the eye of Typhoon Francisco was estimated at 620 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

Francisco has maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 190 kilometers per hour.

The typhoon is moving west-northwestward at 15 kilometers per hour.

Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outward up to 420 kilometers from the center.

Wind Signal No. 1 Raised

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is now raised over the following areas:

Luzon

– Batanes

– Northeastern Cagayan, particularly Gonzaga and Santa Ana

– Eastern Babuyan Islands, including Babuyan Island, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island

Areas under Signal No. 1 may experience winds of 39 to 61 kilometers per hour within 36 hours.

PAGASA said minimal to minor impacts on lives and property are possible in areas under the wind signal.

Winds may be stronger in coastal, upland, and mountainous locations exposed to the prevailing wind direction.

Heavy Rainfall Outlook

PAGASA advised the public to refer to Weather Advisory No. 2 issued at 11:00 AM for the heavy rainfall outlook associated with Typhoon Francisco.

Heavy rainfall and severe winds may still affect areas outside the typhoon’s forecast confidence cone.

Residents should continue monitoring rainfall warnings and advisories issued by PAGASA’s regional offices.

Habagat to Bring Strong Gusts

The Southwest Monsoon and the outer circulation of Francisco may bring strong to gale-force gusts, particularly in exposed coastal and upland areas.

Monday, June 22

Strong gusts may affect La Union, Pangasinan, CALABARZON, Marinduque, Romblon, Masbate, most of Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.

Tuesday, June 23

Strong to gale-force gusts may affect most of Luzon and Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.

Wednesday, June 24

Strong gusts may affect most of Luzon and Visayas, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.

Rough Seas Over Northern and Eastern Seaboards

Rough seas with waves reaching up to 3.5 meters may affect the eastern seaboards of Babuyan Islands and mainland Cagayan.

Waves of up to 3 meters may be experienced along the eastern seaboards of Batanes, Isabela, and northern Aurora.

PAGASA advised operators of small vessels, including motorbancas, not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially those who are inexperienced or using poorly equipped vessels.

Moderate seas with waves ranging from 2 to 2.5 meters may also affect several coastal areas in Northern Luzon, Bicol, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region.

Francisco Could Become a Super Typhoon

Francisco is forecast to move generally northwestward until Tuesday before turning north-northeastward toward the Ryukyu Islands in southern Japan.

The typhoon is expected to remain far from the Philippine landmass. However, PAGASA said a slight westward shift in its track is still possible.

Francisco may continue intensifying and reach its peak strength by Tuesday. The possibility of reaching super typhoon category is not ruled out.

A weakening trend is expected afterward.

Based on the current forecast, Francisco may leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday, June 26.

The public and local disaster risk reduction and management offices are advised to take the necessary measures to protect lives and property.

Residents in areas highly susceptible to weather-related hazards should follow evacuation orders and other instructions from local officials.

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

Source:

DOST-PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 7, issued at 11:00 AM on June 22, 2026.