TD Isang Crosses Quirino; Benguet and Other Areas Remain Under Signal No. 1

UPDATE June 3, 2026 10:54 AM:

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Tropical Depression Isang slightly decelerated while crossing Quirino Province this afternoon, August 22, 2025. Signal No. 1 remains raised in multiple areas of Northern and Central Luzon, including Benguet.
(function(){var s=document.querySelector(‘script[data-playerPro=”current”]’);s.removeAttribute(“data-playerPro”);(playerPro=window.playerPro||[]).push({id:”z2I717k6zq5b”,after:s,appParams:{“C_NETWORK_CODE”:”23018154962″, “C_WEBSITE”:”baguiocityguide.com”}});})();

At 4:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Depression Isang was located in the vicinity of Aglipay, Quirino based on available data including Baler Doppler Weather Radar. It maintained maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 1002 hPa. Isang is moving west northwestward at 15 km/h, with strong winds extending outward up to 200 km from the center.

Track and Intensity Outlook

Isang will continue traversing Northern Luzon tonight, then emerge over the West Philippine Sea before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by tomorrow morning or afternoon (23 August).

• It is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm tomorrow morning and may reach severe tropical storm category near the waters south of Hainan, China.
• Earlier intensification into a tropical storm after emerging over the West Philippine Sea is not ruled out.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Hazards Affecting Land Areas

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

Signal No. 1 (Strong winds: 39–61 km/h, minimal to minor impacts):

• Cagayan
• Isabela
• Quirino
• Nueva Vizcaya
• Apayao
• Kalinga
• Abra
• Mountain Province
• Ifugao
• Benguet
• Ilocos Norte
• Ilocos Sur
• La Union
• Pangasinan
• Aurora
• Lupao, Nueva Ecija
• Carranglan, Nueva Ecija
• Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
• San Jose City, Nueva Ecija

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Severe Winds

• Minimal to minor impacts expected in areas under Signal No. 1.
• Stronger winds possible in coastal and mountainous areas exposed to prevailing wind flow.

Southwest Monsoon Winds Enhanced by Isang

• Today (Aug 22): Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Burias Island, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Central Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Southern Leyte, Surigao del Norte, Camiguin.
• Tomorrow (Aug 23): Batanes, Cagayan, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Rizal, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Romblon, Burias Island, Camarines Sur.
• Sunday (Aug 24): Kalayaan Islands.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Heavy Rainfall Outlook

Refer to PAGASA’s Weather Advisory No. 5 (5:00 PM, August 22) for updated rainfall forecasts due to Isang and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon.

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters

• Rough seas up to 3.0 m: seaboards of Batanes and Cagayan. Mariners of small seacraft are advised not to venture out to sea.
• Moderate seas up to 2.5 m: seaboards of Isabela, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur.
• Moderate seas up to 2.0 m: seaboards of Aurora and Zambales; western seaboards of Bataan and Lubang Island.

Public Advisory

The public and disaster risk reduction offices are advised to take all necessary precautions against floods, landslides, and strong winds. Communities in high-risk areas should follow evacuation orders and official instructions.

The next Tropical Cyclone Bulletin for Tropical Depression Isang will be issued at 8:00 PM today (22 August 2025).

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

For more information, see our complete guide on Typhoon Uwan Now Over La Union; Benguet still under Signal No. 4.