Excerpt: Maymay intensified into a tropical storm early Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as it moved toward Northern Luzon. Signal No. 2 has been raised over parts of Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Mountain Province, and northwestern Benguet. The storm may make landfall over Ilocos Sur or La Union this afternoon or evening.

Maymay Intensifies Into Tropical Storm; Parts of Benguet Under Signal No. 2

Maymay intensified into a tropical storm while approaching Northern Luzon early Wednesday, August 5, 2026, according to the tropical cyclone advisory issued by PAGASA at 5:00 AM.

The center of Tropical Storm Maymay was estimated at 170 kilometers west of Bacnotan, La Union.

Maymay had maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kilometers per hour.

PAGASA listed the storm as moving slowly southeastward. Its track outlook indicates that Maymay will move generally eastward and may make landfall over Ilocos Sur or La Union on Wednesday afternoon or evening.

Tropical Storm Maymay at a Glance

What This Means for Baguio City and Benguet

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been raised over the northwestern portion of Benguet, covering:

• Mankayan
• Kapangan
• Kibungan
• Sablan
• Bakun

Signal No. 2 means gale-force winds ranging from 62 to 88 kilometers per hour may affect these areas within approximately 24 hours.

PAGASA said minor to moderate impacts are possible in communities under Signal No. 2.

Baguio City is not among the areas listed under Signal No. 2 in the supplied advisory. However, Sablan, Kapangan, and other affected Benguet municipalities are near the city, while the Southwest Monsoon and the outer circulation of Maymay may bring strong to gale-force gusts over most of Luzon.

Baguio residents should therefore prepare for possible strong winds, periods of rain, reduced visibility, and changing road conditions.

Winds may become stronger along exposed ridges, open roads, elevated communities, construction areas, and locations near old trees, signs, billboards, temporary structures, or unsecured roofing materials.

The supplied advisory did not include the complete list of areas under Signal No. 1. Residents should check the latest PAGASA bulletin and local government announcements for any expansion or change in wind-signal coverage.

Parts of the Cordillera Under Signal No. 2

Signal No. 2 is in effect over portions of Abra, Mountain Province, and Benguet.

Southwestern Abra

• Manabo
• Pidigan
• Langiden
• Luba
• Boliney
• Sallapadan
• Bucloc
• Tubo
• Villaviciosa
• Pilar
• Peñarrubia
• San Isidro
• San Quintin
• Bangued
• Bucay

Western Mountain Province

• Besao
• Tadian

Northwestern Benguet

• Mankayan
• Kapangan
• Kibungan
• Sablan
• Bakun

Communities in these mountainous areas should prepare for strong winds, rain, possible falling branches, landslides, rockfalls, and road obstructions.

Other Areas Under Signal No. 2

Signal No. 2 is also in effect over parts of Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.

Central and Southern Ilocos Sur

• Gregorio del Pilar
• Magsingal
• San Esteban
• Banayoyo
• Cervantes
• Burgos
• Candon City
• Santa Lucia
• Santiago
• San Vicente
• Santa Catalina
• Lidlidda
• Nagbukel
• Suyo
• Sigay
• San Ildefonso
• Galimuyod
• Quirino
• Vigan City
• San Emilio
• Caoayan
• Alilem
• San Juan
• Santa
• Bantay
• Santo Domingo
• Sugpon
• Tagudin
• Santa Cruz
• Santa Maria
• Narvacan
• Salcedo

Northern and Central La Union

• Luna
• Caba
• Santol
• Bauang
• San Fernando City
• San Juan
• Bagulin
• Aringay
• Bangar
• San Gabriel
• Burgos
• Naguilian
• Bacnotan
• Sudipen
• Balaoan

Northwestern Pangasinan

• Anda
• Bolinao
• Bani

No areas in the Visayas or Mindanao were listed under a tropical cyclone wind signal in the supplied advisory.

What Signal No. 2 Means

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 indicates that winds of more than 62 kilometers per hour and up to 88 kilometers per hour may affect an area within approximately 24 hours.

Possible effects include:

• Partial damage or unroofing of houses made from light materials
• Peeling or removal of old galvanized iron roofing
• Damage to poorly constructed signs and billboards
• Tilting or falling of old wooden electrical posts
• Broken or fallen trees and large branches
• Damage to banana plants, coconut trees, rice, and corn
• Power interruptions in affected communities
• Dangerous conditions for sea and air travel

PAGASA said exposed communities may experience light to moderate wind damage.

Outdoor activities, especially those involving children, should be postponed in affected areas.

Areas Under Signal No. 1

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is in effect over:

• Ilocos Norte
• Rest of Ilocos Sur
• Rest of La Union
• Rest of Pangasinan
• Apayao
• Rest of Abra
• Kalinga
• Rest of Mountain Province
• Ifugao
• Rest of Benguet
• Cagayan
• Isabela
• Quirino
• Nueva Vizcaya

Signal No. 1 also covers portions of

• Northern Zambales
• Candelaria
• Santa Cruz
• Masinloc
• Palauig
• Northern Tarlac
• Mayantoc
• San Clemente
• Camiling
• Santa Ignacia
• Gerona
• Paniqui
• Moncada
• San Manuel
• Anao
• Ramos
• Pura
• Northern Nueva Ecija
• Carranglan
• Lupao
• Cuyapo
• Talugtug
• Nampicuan
• Guimba
• Science City of Muñoz
• San Jose City
• Pantabangan
• Northern Aurora
• Dilasag
• Casiguran
• Dinalungan
•  Dipaculao

Heavy Rainfall Remains a Concern

PAGASA referred the public to Weather Advisory No. 14 for the detailed heavy rainfall outlook associated with Maymay and the Southwest Monsoon.

The tropical cyclone advisory did not provide specific rainfall amounts for Baguio City, Benguet, or other localities.

Rain may still affect places outside the projected landfall area and forecast track of the storm.

Communities should remain alert for:

• Flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas
• Rising water levels along rivers and waterways
• Landslides and rockfalls near steep slopes
• Soil erosion and ground movement
• Road slips and blocked mountain roads
• Reduced visibility during heavy rain

Residents should monitor rainfall warnings issued by PAGASA’s regional weather offices because conditions may vary between neighboring areas.

Strong Winds May Affect Most of the Country

The Southwest Monsoon and the outer circulation of Maymay may bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas:

Wednesday, August 5

• Most of Luzon
• Most of the Visayas
• Surigao del Norte
• Dinagat Islands
• Misamis Occidental
• Camiguin
• Lanao del Norte
• Sarangani
• Davao Occidental
• Davao Oriental

Thursday and Friday, August 6 and 7

• Most of the country

Strong wind gusts may be more noticeable in exposed coastal and mountainous areas, even outside places under tropical cyclone wind signals.

Maymay May Make Landfall Today

Maymay is forecast to move generally eastward and may make landfall over Ilocos Sur or La Union on Wednesday afternoon or evening.

After landfall, the storm is expected to cross the landmass of Northern and Central Luzon until Thursday, August 6.

PAGASA emphasized that the storm’s track may still shift within the forecast confidence cone.

Heavy rainfall and strong winds may also affect areas outside the projected landfall point.

Forecast Positions of Maymay

These forecast positions may still change as PAGASA receives updated weather observations.

Maymay Expected to Weaken After Landfall

Maymay is forecast to remain a tropical storm while approaching the Philippine landmass.

After making landfall, the storm is expected to weaken as it crosses the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon.

It may weaken into a tropical depression by Thursday morning.

Maymay could be downgraded further into a low-pressure area by Thursday afternoon or evening.

Gale Warning Over Western Northern Luzon

A Gale Warning remains in effect over the western seaboard of Northern Luzon.

Very rough seas with waves reaching up to 4.5 meters are expected over the seaboards of:

• Ilocos Sur
• La Union
• Pangasinan

Sea travel is dangerous for vessels of all types and sizes.

All mariners are advised to remain in port. Vessels already at sea should seek shelter or proceed to a safe harbor as soon as possible.

Rough Seas Expected in Other Areas

Waves reaching up to 3.5 meters are expected over:

• Seaboard of Zambales
• Eastern seaboard of Bataan
• Eastern seaboard of Lubang Island

Waves reaching up to three meters are expected over:

• Northern seaboard of Batanes
• Eastern seaboard of southern Ilocos Norte
• Eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental

Small vessels, including motorbancas, should not venture out to sea under these conditions.

Moderate to rough seas with waves reaching two to 2.5 meters are also expected over several coastal areas in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

Operators of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels should take precautionary measures and avoid sailing whenever possible.

Public Safety Reminders

Residents are advised to:

• Monitor official PAGASA advisories and local government announcements.
• Secure roofing sheets, signs, plant pots, outdoor furniture, and other loose objects.
• Prepare flashlights, batteries, lamps, matches, a first-aid kit, ready-to-eat food, drinking water, and medicines.
• Keep mobile phones and power banks fully charged.
• Elevate appliances, documents, and other important belongings if flooding is possible.
• Avoid staying or parking near old trees, unstable slopes, retaining walls, billboards, and temporary structures.
• Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain or strong winds.
• Never cross flooded roads, rivers, drainage channels, or overflowing waterways.
• Watch for ground cracks, leaning trees, unusual sounds, and other possible signs of landslides.
• Secure fishing boats in safe areas.
• Follow evacuation and safety instructions issued by local authorities.

Residents in areas under Signal No. 2 should complete preparations before weather conditions worsen.

The next tropical cyclone advisory for Maymay will be issued by PAGASA at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Source: DOST-PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Advisory for Tropical Storm Maymay, issued at 5:00 AM on August 5, 2026.