Inday Slightly Intensifies; More Northern Luzon Areas Placed Under Signal No. 1

Super Typhoon Inday slightly intensified while moving west northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Northern Luzon, PAGASA said late Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is now raised over several areas in Northern Luzon, including parts of the Cordillera Administrative Region.

Super Typhoon Inday, internationally known as Bavi, slightly intensified as it continued moving over the Philippine Sea east of Northern Luzon, according to PAGASA’s Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 3 issued at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

PAGASA said Inday is expected to remain a super typhoon until Thursday, July 9, before weakening into a typhoon by Thursday evening.

Although Inday is forecast to remain over the Philippine Sea, its wide circulation and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon may still bring strong winds, rain, and rough seas to several parts of the country.

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Location, Strength, and Movement

As of 10:00 AM, the center of the eye of Super Typhoon Inday was estimated at 1,270 kilometers east of Northern Luzon.

Inday had maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 240 kilometers per hour, and a central pressure of 920 hectopascals.

It was moving west northwestward at 20 kilometers per hour.

Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outward up to 880 kilometers from the center.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is currently in effect over the following areas:

• Batanes
• Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands
• Apayao
• Kalinga
• Isabela
• Ilocos Norte

Signal No. 1 is also raised over the following portions of Luzon:

Aurora

• Dilasag
• Casiguran

Catanduanes

• Pandan
• Caramoran
• Bagamanoc
• Panganiban
• Viga
• Gigmoto
• Baras
• San Miguel

Quirino

• Maddela

Ifugao

• Aguinaldo
• Alfonso Lista

Mountain Province

• Natonin
• Paracelis

Abra

• Tineg
• Lagayan
• Danglas
• San Juan
• Lagangilang
• Licuan-Baay
• Malibcong
• Lacub
• Daguioman
• Dolores
• La Paz

Areas under Signal No. 1 may experience winds of 39 to 61 kilometers per hour within 36 hours. PAGASA said these winds may pose minimal to minor threat to life and property.

Baguio City and Benguet are not under any tropical cyclone wind signal based on the 11:00 AM bulletin. However, several areas in the Cordillera, including Apayao, Kalinga, eastern Ifugao, eastern Mountain Province, and northern Abra, are now under Signal No. 1.

Possible Higher Wind Signals

PAGASA said the highest wind signal that may be raised during Inday’s passage is Signal No. 2 or Signal No. 3.

Residents in areas under Signal No. 1 are advised to secure loose outdoor objects and prepare for possible wind-related impacts.

Local wind conditions may be stronger in coastal, upland, and mountainous areas exposed to the prevailing wind direction.

Southwest Monsoon Effects

The enhanced Southwest Monsoon and the outer circulation of Super Typhoon Inday may bring strong to gale-force gusts over several areas, especially in exposed coastal and upland locations.

PAGASA listed the following areas that may be affected:

Wednesday, July 8

• Pangasinan
• Zambales
• Bataan
• CALABARZON
• Most of MIMAROPA
• Bicol Region
• Most of Visayas
• Most of Mindanao

Thursday, July 9

• Most of the country

Friday, July 10

• Most of the country

For Baguio City and nearby areas, residents are advised to keep monitoring updates as the Southwest Monsoon may affect weather conditions in the coming days.

Motorists should take extra caution along mountain roads, especially during periods of rain, fog, reduced visibility, and slippery road conditions.

Heavy Rainfall Outlook

PAGASA advised the public to refer to Weather Advisory No. 8 issued at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 8, for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Tropical Cyclone Inday and the Southwest Monsoon.

Rainfall conditions may still change depending on the movement of Inday and the strength of the Southwest Monsoon.

Residents in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas are advised to continue monitoring Heavy Rainfall Warnings, Thunderstorm Advisories, and local disaster risk reduction announcements.

Gale Warning and Sea Conditions

A Gale Warning is now in effect over the eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, and Visayas.

PAGASA said sea travel is risky for certain coastal waters due to very rough sea conditions.

Very Rough Seas

Waves may reach up to 4.5 meters over:

• Seaboard of Isabela
• Northern seaboard of Aurora
• Northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes
• Eastern seaboard of Northern Samar

Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels in these areas. Mariners are advised to remain in port or seek shelter or safe harbor if already underway.

Rough Seas

Waves may reach up to 4.0 meters over:

• Northern and eastern seaboards of Batanes
• Northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands
• Eastern seaboards of Cagayan, Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands
• Remaining seaboard of Aurora
• Northern seaboards of mainland Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Northern Samar

Waves may reach up to 3.5 meters over:

• Remaining seaboards of Batanes and Cagayan
• Eastern seaboards of Bucas Grande-Siargao Islands and Surigao del Sur
• Eastern and southern seaboards of Davao Oriental

Mariners of small seacrafts, including motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.

Moderate to Rough Seas

Waves may reach up to 2.5 meters over:

• Southern seaboard of Southern Leyte
• Remaining seaboards of Surigao del Norte
• Southeastern seaboard of Davao Occidental
• Northern and western seaboards of Kalayaan Islands

Waves may reach up to 2.0 meters over:

• Southern seaboard of Bohol
• Northern seaboard of Camiguin
• Remaining seaboards of Kalayaan Islands

Motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures and avoid navigation if possible.

Track and Intensity Outlook

Inday is forecast to move generally west northwestward over the next 24 hours.

It is expected to turn northwestward while remaining over the Philippine Sea and may be nearest to Extreme Northern Luzon by Friday, July 10.

Afterward, Inday is forecast to head toward the southern islands of Japan and the sea north of Taiwan. PAGASA said it may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday, July 11, and make landfall over the eastern coast of mainland China by Sunday, July 12.

Inday is forecast to maintain its strength as a super typhoon until Thursday, July 9, before weakening into a typhoon by Thursday evening. It is expected to gradually weaken afterward but will likely remain a typhoon throughout the rest of the forecast period.

Public Advised to Remain Alert

PAGASA reminded the public that heavy rainfall and strong winds may still be experienced in areas outside the landfall point and the forecast confidence cone.

Residents in areas highly susceptible to flooding, landslides, strong winds, and coastal hazards are advised to follow evacuation instructions and other advisories from local officials.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 5:00 PM today, July 8, 2026.

Source: DOST-PAGASA