Queenie Moves Closer to Extreme Northern Luzon, Direct Impact on PH Unlikely

Tropical Storm Queenie continues to move west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea and is now 860 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon, PAGASA reported Friday morning, September 25. Despite moving closer to the country, the tropical cyclone is unlikely to directly affect the Philippines throughout the forecast period.

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

Queenie is forecast to gradually intensify while inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility and may reach typhoon category by Sunday, September 27.

Queenie 860 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon

As of 10:00 a.m. Friday, the center of Tropical Storm Queenie was estimated at 860 kilometers east of Extreme 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 25 km/h
• Strong to gale-force winds extending up to 400 kilometers from the center

The tropical storm has maintained its strength while continuing to move across the Philippine Sea.

No 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.

PAGASA also said Queenie is unlikely to directly affect the country throughout the forecast period.

However, the weather bureau emphasized that a tropical cyclone’s track may still shift within its forecast confidence cone.

Residents are therefore advised to continue monitoring succeeding bulletins and local weather advisories.

Queenie Expected to Turn Away From Philippines

Queenie is forecast to continue moving west-northwestward on Friday before shifting northwestward on Saturday morning, September 26.

By Saturday afternoon, the tropical cyclone is expected to slow down as it begins turning from northwestward toward the northeast.

Based on PAGASA’s current forecast track, the center of Queenie is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility between Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening, September 27.

After leaving PAR, Queenie is forecast to accelerate northeastward and move farther away from the Philippines.

Queenie May Become a Typhoon by Sunday

Although Queenie has maintained tropical storm strength, PAGASA forecasts the cyclone to gradually intensify while inside PAR.

It may reach typhoon category by Sunday.

The public should continue monitoring changes in Queenie’s intensity and track as forecasts may still be adjusted as new observations become available.

Coastal Waters Remain Below 2 Meters

PAGASA’s 24-hour sea condition outlook shows forecast wave heights of less than 2 meters over coastal waters.

While no significant coastal hazard associated with Queenie is currently indicated, mariners should continue monitoring PAGASA’s marine forecasts and advisories, particularly as the tropical cyclone strengthens.

Continue Monitoring PAGASA Updates

Despite Queenie’s closer position to Extreme Northern Luzon, PAGASA’s latest forecast indicates that the tropical cyclone is unlikely to directly affect the country throughout the forecast period.

The public and disaster risk reduction and management offices are nevertheless advised to continue monitoring official weather updates and take necessary precautions should conditions change.

PAGASA’s next Tropical Cyclone Bulletin on Queenie is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 25.

Source: DOST-PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 5, issued September 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m.