Tropical Storm Ada has maintained its strength as of late Saturday morning, January 17, 2026, and is now over the coastal waters of Catanduanes. Strong to gale-force winds continue to affect large portions of Luzon and parts of the Visayas, with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals No. 1 and No. 2 currently in effect.
Based on the 11:00 AM bulletin issued by PAGASA, Tropical Storm Ada remains over the coastal waters of Baras, Catanduanes as of 10:00 AM. The cyclone is moving northwestward at 25 kilometers per hour and continues to pose threats of strong winds, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and hazardous sea conditions.
Ada has maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour near the center, with gusts reaching up to 115 kilometers per hour, and a central pressure of 994 hectopascals. Strong to gale-force winds extend outward up to 400 kilometers from the center.
Ada is forecast to move generally northwestward today before slowly turning northward to northeastward on Sunday, January 18. From Sunday onward, the cyclone is expected to move slowly in a looping pattern over the sea east of Southern Luzon.
A further westward shift in the forecast track may result in a possible landfall over Catanduanes. Changes in the track remain possible in succeeding bulletins.
Ada is expected to remain a tropical storm while over the sea east of Southern Luzon. However, further intensification into a severe tropical storm is not ruled out. The system is forecast to weaken into a tropical depression by Tuesday afternoon or evening, January 20, due to the surge of the northeast monsoon.
Gale-force winds with minor to moderate impacts are possible within the next 24 hours in the following areas:
Luzon
Visayas
Strong winds with minimal to minor impacts are expected in the following areas:
Luzon
Visayas
Further intensification is possible, and the raising of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 is not ruled out in succeeding bulletins.
Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Ada may affect several areas. The public is advised to refer to Weather Advisory No. 13 issued at 11:00 AM today for detailed rainfall outlooks, including flooding and landslide risks.
There is a minimal to moderate risk of storm surge, with peak heights reaching up to 2.0 meters within the next 48 hours over low-lying or exposed coastal communities of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, and Biliran. Residents in these areas are urged to take precautionary measures and follow local evacuation advisories if necessary.
A Gale Warning remains in effect over the eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon and the Visayas.
Very rough seas with wave heights of up to 5.0 meters are expected along the seaboards of Camarines Norte, northern Camarines Sur, and the northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes. Seas of up to 4.5 meters may affect the eastern seaboards of Albay and Sorsogon, as well as parts of Northern Samar and the Polillo Islands.
Sea travel is considered dangerous for all types of vessels in these areas. Mariners are advised to remain in port or seek safe harbor until conditions improve. Small seacraft operators are strongly advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions.
PAGASA emphasizes that heavy rainfall, strong winds, coastal flooding, and hazardous sea conditions may still be experienced outside the forecast confidence cone. Residents in areas identified as highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property.
The public is urged to continuously monitor official bulletins and advisories issued by PAGASA and local disaster risk reduction and management offices.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 2:00 PM today.
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