LPA Develops Into Tropical Depression Pilandok East of Extreme Northern Luzon

The Low Pressure Area east of Extreme Northern Luzon has developed into Tropical Depression Pilandok, according to PAGASA’s first Tropical Cyclone Bulletin issued at 11:00 AM today, August 30, 2026.

Pilandok is currently forecast to remain far from the Philippine landmass and is less likely to make landfall in the country. However, the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will continue to bring strong winds over large portions of the Philippines.

Pilandok Develops Into Tropical Depression

As of 10:00 AM, the center of Tropical Depression Pilandok was estimated at 1,225 km east of Extreme Northern Luzon.

Pilandok has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, with gustiness of up to 55 km/h and a central pressure of 1002 hPa.

The tropical depression is moving west northwestward at 15 km/h, while strong winds extend outward up to 420 km from its center.

No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is currently hoisted.

Pilandok Unlikely to Make Landfall

PAGASA forecasts Pilandok to continue moving west northwestward before turning northwestward to north northwestward later in the forecast period.

Based on the current forecast, the tropical cyclone is less likely to make landfall over the Philippines and is expected to remain far from the country’s landmass.

Pilandok is also expected to be a short-lived tropical cyclone.

It is forecast to remain a tropical depression throughout the forecast period before weakening into a remnant low over the Philippine Sea, south of the southern islands of Japan, on Tuesday, September 1.

Enhanced Habagat to Bring Strong Winds

Despite Pilandok remaining far from the country, the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will bring strong to gale-force gusts, particularly in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds.

Today, August 30: Most of Luzon and Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental and Davao Oriental.

Monday, August 31: Most of the country.

Tuesday, September 1: Most of Luzon and Visayas, along with portions of Mindanao.

For the heavy rainfall outlook associated with the Southwest Monsoon, PAGASA referred the public to Weather Advisory No. 31, issued at 11:00 AM today.

Rough Seas Over Several Coastal Areas

Rough seas are also expected over several coastal waters during the next 24 hours.

Waves of up to 3.5 meters are forecast over the seaboards of Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and Zambales, the northern and western seaboards of the Babuyan Islands, and the western seaboard of Pangasinan.

Waves of up to 3 meters are expected over the seaboard of Lubang Islands and portions of the seaboards of La Union, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro and the Kalayaan Islands.

PAGASA advised mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, not to venture out to sea under these conditions, particularly those who are inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.

Continue Monitoring PAGASA Updates

Although Pilandok is forecast to remain far from the Philippine landmass, PAGASA reminded the public that heavy rainfall and severe winds may still affect areas outside a tropical cyclone’s forecast track.

Residents are advised to monitor Heavy Rainfall Warnings, thunderstorm and rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information issued by their respective PAGASA Regional Services Divisions.

The next Tropical Cyclone Bulletin for #PilandokPH will be issued at 5:00 PM today, August 30.