Tino Intensifies into a Typhoon

Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) has intensified while moving west southwestward over the Philippine Sea. The typhoon continues to bring strong winds, heavy rains, and dangerous sea conditions across parts of Visayas and Mindanao.

Track and Intensity Outlook

• Location of Center (10:00 AM): 285 km East Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar (10.4°N, 128.3°E)
• Intensity: Maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 150 km/h, and central pressure of 975 hPa
• Present Movement: West southwestward at 25 km/h
• Extent of Winds: Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 300 km from the center

Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

Signal No. 3 (Storm-force winds, moderate to significant threat):
Visayas: Southern Eastern Samar, Southern Samar, Central and Southern Leyte, Southern Leyte, Camotes Islands, and Eastern Bohol
Mindanao: Dinagat Islands and the northern portion of Surigao del Norte including Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands

Signal No. 2 (Gale-force winds, minor to moderate threat):
Luzon: Southern Masbate
Visayas: Central Eastern Samar, Central Samar, Biliran, the rest of Leyte, the rest of Bohol, the rest of Cebu, and northern portions of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental, Guimaras, eastern Capiz, and northern and eastern Iloilo
Mindanao: The rest of Surigao del Norte, northern Surigao del Sur, northeastern Agusan del Norte, and northern Camiguin

Signal No. 1 (Strong winds, minimal to minor threat):
Luzon: Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, southern Quezon, Marinduque, Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, and northern Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands
Visayas: Northern Samar, the rest of Samar, Siquijor, the rest of Negros Island, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, and Antique
Mindanao: The rest of Surigao del Sur, northern and central Agusan del Sur, the rest of Agusan del Norte, the rest of Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, and northern Bukidnon

Hazards Affecting Land Areas

• Heavy Rainfall Outlook: Refer to Weather Advisory No. 8 issued at 11:00 AM for details on heavy rainfall due to the Shear Line and Typhoon Tino.
• Severe Winds:
  • Storm-force winds (Signal No. 3) may cause moderate to significant impacts.
  • Gale-force winds (Signal No. 2) may bring minor to moderate impacts.
  • Strong winds (Signal No. 1) may bring minimal to minor impacts.
  • The highest signal likely to be raised during Tino’s passage is Signal No. 4.
• Coastal Flooding: A high risk of life-threatening storm surge exceeding 3.0 meters is expected over low-lying coastal areas in Sorsogon, Masbate, Romblon, Mindoro, Palawan, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and nearby provinces.

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters

• Gale Warning: In effect over the eastern seaboards of Visayas and Mindanao, and the eastern and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon.
• 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook:
  • Up to 9.0 m: Eastern seaboard of Dinagat Islands; northern and eastern seaboards of Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands
  • Up to 8.0 m: Eastern seaboard of Eastern Samar
  • Up to 7.0 m: Southern Samar and eastern Leyte
  • Up to 6.0 m: Western Leyte, eastern Cebu, and northern Bohol
  • Up to 5.0 m: Northern Negros, eastern Capiz and Iloilo, and western Dinagat Islands
  • Mariners are advised to remain in port and avoid sea travel as conditions are dangerous.

Track and Intensity Forecast

Tino is forecast to move westward and make its first landfall over southern Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, or Dinagat Islands tonight or early Tuesday (04 November). The typhoon will then traverse the Visayas and northern Palawan before emerging over the West Philippine Sea by Wednesday afternoon (05 November).

Rapid intensification remains possible, with Tino potentially reaching winds of 150–165 km/h near landfall. It is expected to remain a typhoon throughout its passage across the country.

Advisory

Residents in Eastern and Central Visayas, Caraga, and nearby provinces are urged to take precautionary measures against strong winds, flooding, and storm surges. Coastal dwellers are advised to move to higher ground and stay updated through official PAGASA bulletins.