Tropical Storm Queenie Enters PAR, May Become Typhoon by Sunday

Tropical Storm Surigae has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and has been given the local name “Queenie,” PAGASA announced Thursday morning, September 24. The tropical cyclone is forecast to gradually intensify and may reach typhoon category by Sunday.

No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is currently hoisted over any part of the country.

PAGASA said Queenie is not expected to directly affect weather conditions over most of the Philippines in the next three days, although parts of Extreme Northern Luzon may experience rain and strong gusts as the cyclone moves closer.

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Queenie Now Inside PAR

As of 10:00 a.m. Thursday, the center of Tropical Storm Queenie was estimated at 1,310 kilometers east of Northern Luzon.

Queenie currently has:

• Maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center
• Gustiness of up to 90 km/h
• Central pressure of 996 hPa
• West-northwestward movement at 35 km/h
• Strong to gale-force winds extending up to 300 kilometers from the center

Queenie was previously known internationally as Tropical Storm Surigae before entering PAR.

No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Currently Hoisted

As of PAGASA’s 11:00 a.m. bulletin, no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is in effect anywhere in the Philippines.

However, the periphery and trough of Queenie may still bring gusty conditions to some areas.

For Thursday, September 24, strong to gale-force gusts may affect:

• Batanes
• Babuyan Islands
• Ilocos Norte

PAGASA noted that these conditions may be more noticeable in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds.

Strong to gale-force gusts are also forecast over Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, and Sarangani from Friday through Saturday.

Rains Expected Over Batanes and Babuyan Islands

Beginning Saturday, September 26, Queenie is forecast to bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.

PAGASA emphasized that rainfall and strong winds may still occur outside the tropical cyclone’s forecast track and confidence cone.

Residents in affected areas are advised to continue monitoring local rainfall warnings and thunderstorm advisories.

Queenie May Become a Typhoon by Sunday

Queenie is forecast to continue moving west-northwestward through Friday, September 25.

It is then expected to gradually turn before moving north-northeastward by Monday, September 28.

The tropical cyclone is forecast to maintain its current strength through Friday before gradually intensifying while inside PAR.

According to PAGASA, Queenie may reach typhoon category by Sunday, September 27.

Its forecast track may still shift within the forecast confidence cone, and changes in intensity remain possible in succeeding bulletins.

Queenie Expected to Exit PAR by Tuesday

Based on PAGASA’s current forecast, Queenie is expected to continue moving over the Philippine Sea before turning north-northeastward.

The tropical cyclone is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Tuesday morning, September 29.

Sea Conditions Over Northern Luzon

Queenie is expected to bring slight to moderate seas of around 1.0 to 2.0 meters over the coastal waters of Northern Luzon during the next 24 hours.

PAGASA advised operators of motor bancas and similarly sized vessels to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea.

Inexperienced mariners and those operating poorly equipped vessels are advised to avoid navigating under these conditions when possible.

Public Advised to Continue Monitoring Queenie

While no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is currently raised, PAGASA advised the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices to continue monitoring Queenie as it moves within PAR and gradually intensifies.

People living in areas highly susceptible to weather-related hazards should follow advisories and instructions from local authorities.

PAGASA’s next Tropical Cyclone Bulletin on Queenie is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24.

Source: DOST-PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 1, issued September 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m.