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 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.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 170 km west of Bacnotan, La Union |
| Coordinates | 16.7°N, 118.8°E |
| Maximum sustained winds | 65 km/h |
| Gustiness | Up to 80 km/h |
| Movement | Slowly southeastward |
| Current classification | Tropical storm |
| Possible landfall area | Ilocos Sur or La Union |
| Possible landfall period | August 5 afternoon or evening |
| Next PAGASA advisory | 5:00 PM, August 5, 2026 |
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been raised over the northwestern portion of Benguet, covering:
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.
Signal No. 2 is in effect over portions of Abra, Mountain Province, and Benguet.
Communities in these mountainous areas should prepare for strong winds, rain, possible falling branches, landslides, rockfalls, and road obstructions.
Signal No. 2 is also in effect over parts of Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.
No areas in the Visayas or Mindanao were listed under a tropical cyclone wind signal in the supplied advisory.
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:
PAGASA said exposed communities may experience light to moderate wind damage.
Outdoor activities, especially those involving children, should be postponed in affected areas.
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:
Residents should monitor rainfall warnings issued by PAGASA’s regional weather offices because conditions may vary between neighboring areas.
The Southwest Monsoon and the outer circulation of Maymay may bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas:
Strong wind gusts may be more noticeable in exposed coastal and mountainous areas, even outside places under tropical cyclone wind signals.
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.
| Date and Time | Forecast Location |
|---|---|
| August 5, 2:00 PM | 80 km west northwest of Bacnotan, La Union |
| August 6, 2:00 AM | In the vicinity of Sigay, Ilocos Sur |
| August 6, 2:00 PM | In the vicinity of Ilagan City, Isabela |
These forecast positions may still change as PAGASA receives updated weather observations.
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.
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:
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.
Waves reaching up to 3.5 meters are expected over:
Waves reaching up to three meters are expected over:
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.
Residents are advised to:
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.
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