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Typhoon Inday has weakened from a super typhoon but continues to move west northwestward over the Philippine Sea. Several areas in Luzon remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1, while strong gusts and rough seas may affect many parts of the country until Saturday, July 11.
Inday Weakens Into a Typhoon
Typhoon Inday has weakened from a super typhoon as it continues to move west northwestward, according to the 5:00 AM bulletin issued on July 9, 2026.
As of the latest update, the center of Typhoon Inday was estimated at 925 km east of Northern Luzon.
Inday is moving west northwestward at 20 km/h.
It has maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 215 km/h.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 Areas
The following areas in Luzon are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1:
- Batanes
- Cagayan including Babuyan Islands
- Isabela
- Northeastern portion of Quirino:
- Apayao
- Northern portion of Abra:
- Tineg
- Lagayan
- Danglas
- San Juan
- Lagangilang
- Licuan-Baay
- Malibcong
- Lacub
- Daguioman
- Dolores
- La Paz
- Kalinga
- Eastern portion of Mountain Province:
- Eastern portion of Ifugao:
- Ilocos Norte
- Northern portion of Aurora:
- Northern and central portions of Catanduanes:
- Pandan
- Caramoran
- Bagamanoc
- Panganiban
- Viga
- Gigmoto
- Baras
- San Miguel
What Signal No. 1 Means
Areas under Signal No. 1 may experience strong winds that can cause minimal to minor impacts.
Possible effects include:
- Very light or no damage to low-risk structures
- Light damage to medium to high-risk structures
- Slight damage to houses made of very light materials
- Possible damage to makeshift structures in exposed communities
- Some banana plants may be tilted or damaged
- Twigs of small trees may be broken
- Rice crops may suffer damage, especially if in flowering stage
PAGASA said the highest wind signal that may be hoisted during the passage of Inday is Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2.
Strong Gusts May Affect Most of the Country
The enhanced Southwest Monsoon and the outer circulation of Typhoon Inday may bring strong to gale-force gusts, especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds.
These gusts may affect most of the country from today, July 9, until Saturday, July 11.
Residents in exposed coastal, upland, and mountainous areas are advised to secure loose objects and remain alert for sudden strong winds.
Sea Travel Advisory
A Gale Warning is in effect over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Visayas.
Sea travel is risky in several coastal waters due to rough to very rough seas.
Very Rough Seas
Sea travel is risky for all types of vessels in the following coastal waters:
Waves up to 6.0 meters
- Seaboards of Batanes
- Northern and eastern seaboards of Babuyan Islands
- Northeastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan
Waves up to 5.0 meters
- Remaining seaboards of mainland Cagayan
- Remaining seaboards of Babuyan Islands
- Seaboard of Isabela
Waves up to 4.5 meters
- Seaboards of Aurora
- Seaboards of Camarines Norte
- Northern seaboard of Camarines Sur
- Northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands
- Northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes
- Eastern seaboard of Northern Samar
- Northeastern seaboard of Eastern Samar
All mariners are advised to remain in port or seek shelter or safe harbor until winds and waves subside.
Rough Seas
Small seacrafts, including motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea in the following coastal waters:
Waves up to 4.0 meters
- Northern seaboard of mainland Quezon
- Northern seaboard of Northern Samar
- Eastern seaboard of Albay
- Eastern seaboard of Sorsogon
- Eastern seaboard of Dinagat Islands
- Eastern seaboard of Bucas Grande-Siargao Islands
- Eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental
- Remaining eastern seaboard of Eastern Samar
Waves up to 3.5 meters
- Eastern seaboard of Surigao del Sur
- Southern seaboard of Davao Oriental
Moderate to Rough Seas
Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures and avoid sea travel if possible.
Waves up to 2.5 meters
- Northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte
- Northwestern seaboard of mainland Masbate
- Seaboards of Kalayaan Islands
- Seaboards of Southern Leyte
- Seaboards of Surigao del Norte
- Seaboards of Agusan del Norte
- Seaboards of Camiguin
- Southeastern seaboard of Leyte
- Southeastern seaboard of Davao Occidental
- Southern seaboard of Bohol
- Southern seaboard of Samar
- Southern seaboard of Sarangani
- Remaining seaboards of Bucas Grande Islands
- Remaining seaboards of Eastern Samar
- Remaining seaboards of Dinagat Islands
Waves up to 2.0 meters
- Seaboard of Zambales
- Western seaboard of Bataan
- Western seaboard of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Island
- Southern seaboard of Panay Island
- Northern seaboard of Zamboanga del Norte
- Northern seaboard of Misamis Occidental
- Remaining seaboards of Quezon
- Remaining seaboards of Albay
- Remaining seaboards of Sorsogon
- Remaining seaboards of Masbate
- Remaining seaboards of Romblon
- Remaining seaboards of mainland Palawan
- Seaboards of Cagayancillo Islands
- Seaboards of Cuyo Islands
Forecast Track of Typhoon Inday
Typhoon Inday is forecast to move northwestward while remaining over the Philippine Sea.
It may pass closest to Extreme Northern Luzon between Friday evening, July 10, and Saturday morning, July 11.
Afterwards, Inday is forecast to move toward the southern islands of Japan and may make landfall or pass close over the northern coast of Taiwan.
It is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday, July 11, and may make landfall over the eastern coast of mainland China by Sunday, July 12.
Forecast Positions
- July 9, 2026, 2:00 PM: 800 km east of Aparri, Cagayan
- July 10, 2026, 2:00 AM: 600 km east of Basco, Batanes
- July 10, 2026, 2:00 PM: 455 km east northeast of Itbayat, Batanes
- July 11, 2026, 2:00 AM: 400 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes
- July 11, 2026, 2:00 PM: 525 km north of Itbayat, Batanes, outside PAR
- July 12, 2026, 2:00 AM: 800 km north northwest of Extreme Northern Luzon or in the vicinity of Zhejiang, China, outside PAR
Intensity Outlook
Inday is forecast to gradually weaken but will likely remain a typhoon until it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
After moving further inland over mainland China, it is expected to weaken into a severe tropical storm.
PAGASA also noted that a faster weakening trend is not ruled out as Inday moves over the sea east of Taiwan due to an increasingly unfavorable environment.
What Residents Should Do
Residents in affected areas are advised to:
- Monitor the latest PAGASA bulletins and local advisories
- Secure roofs, windows, and loose outdoor items
- Clean drainage systems to help reduce flooding
- Avoid coastal activities and sea travel in affected areas
- Prepare for strong gusts, especially in upland and coastal communities
- Stay alert for possible flooding and landslides during heavy rains
- Follow evacuation or safety instructions from local authorities
Even if Inday does not make landfall in the country, heavy rainfall and strong winds may still affect areas outside the forecast track due to the typhoon and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon.
Source: PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Bulletin for Typhoon Inday, issued 5:00 AM, July 9, 2026.