Tropical Depression Henry Forms West Southwest of Bataan; Signal No. 1 Raised in Parts of Luzon

The Low Pressure Area west southwest of Bataan has developed into Tropical Depression Henry, PAGASA said early Wednesday morning, July 1, 2026. While Baguio City and Benguet are not under a tropical cyclone wind signal, residents are still advised to monitor weather updates as Henry and the Southwest Monsoon continue to affect parts of Luzon.

Tropical Depression Henry has developed west southwest of Bataan and is now moving northwestward over the West Philippine Sea, according to PAGASA’s Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 1 issued at 5:00 AM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

PAGASA said Henry may continue moving away from the Philippine landmass and could exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Thursday morning, July 2.

Location, Strength, and Movement

As of 4:00 AM, the center of Tropical Depression Henry was estimated at 115 kilometers west southwest of Abucay, Bataan.

Henry had maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 55 kilometers per hour, and a central pressure of 1002 hectopascals.

It was moving northwestward at 25 kilometers per hour.

Strong winds extend outward up to 150 kilometers from the center of the tropical depression.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been raised over the following areas:

Luzon

Southwestern portion of Zambales

– San Antonio
– Castillejos
– Subic
– Olongapo City

Western portion of Bataan

– Morong
– Bagac
– Mariveles
– Lubang Islands

Areas under Signal No. 1 may experience winds ranging from 39 to 61 kilometers per hour within 36 hours. These winds may pose minimal to minor threats to life and property.

Baguio City, Benguet, and the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Region are not under any tropical cyclone wind signal based on the 5:00 AM bulletin.

Heavy Rainfall Outlook

PAGASA advised the public to refer to Weather Advisory No. 12 for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Tropical Depression Henry and the Southwest Monsoon.

Rainfall conditions may still vary depending on the movement of the tropical depression and the strength of the monsoon.

Residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to monitor rainfall advisories, thunderstorm warnings, and updates from local disaster risk reduction and management offices.

Strong Winds in Some Areas

PAGASA said the periphery of Henry and the Southwest Monsoon may bring strong to gale-force gusts, especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds.

These conditions may affect the following areas:

Wednesday, July 1

– Batanes

– Cagayan

– Ilocos Norte

– Pangasinan

– Tarlac

– Nueva Ecija

– Pampanga

– Bulacan

– Metro Manila

– CALABARZON

– Occidental Mindoro

– Palawan

Thursday, July 2

– Batanes

– Cagayan

– Pangasinan

– Zambales

– Bataan

– Palawan

Friday, July 3

– Pangasinan

– Zambales

– Palawan

PAGASA said local winds may be slightly stronger in coastal and upland or mountainous areas exposed to winds, while areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction may experience weaker conditions.

Sea Conditions

Moderate seas may affect several coastal waters in Luzon within the next 24 hours.

Waves may reach up to 2.5 meters over the seaboards of Cagayan and Isabela, as well as the western seaboards of Zambales, Bataan, and Lubang Islands.

Waves of up to 2.0 meters may also affect the seaboards of Aurora and Batanes, the northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte, and the western seaboards of La Union, Pangasinan, and Palawan.

Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea. If possible, they are advised to avoid navigation under these conditions.

Other coastal waters are forecast to have wave heights of less than 2.0 meters.

Track and Intensity Outlook

Henry is forecast to move generally west northwestward while moving away from the Philippine landmass.

PAGASA said the tropical depression may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Thursday morning, July 2.

Henry is expected to gradually intensify while crossing the West Philippine Sea and may reach tropical storm category by Thursday morning. It is forecast to remain a tropical storm for the rest of the forecast period.

PAGASA reminded the public that heavy rainfall and strong winds may still be experienced outside the forecast confidence cone. The track of the tropical cyclone may still shift within the forecast cone.

Residents in areas highly susceptible to flooding, landslides, and wind-related hazards should follow evacuation instructions and other advisories from local officials.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 11:00 AM today, July 1, 2026.

Source: DOST-PAGASA