Tropical Depression Kiko developed from a low pressure area east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon. It is not expected to directly affect the country but is forecast to intensify as it moves toward southern Japan.
At 11:00 AM today, September 3, 2025, PAGASA issued Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 1 for Tropical Depression Kiko. The system developed from a low pressure area located east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon. As of 10:00 AM, the center of Kiko was estimated at 1,170 km east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (24.2°N, 132.6°E). The depression carries maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h while moving northward at 15 km/h.
Kiko is forecast to move generally northward or north northwestward within the next 24 hours toward southern Japan. It is expected to accelerate and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility later this afternoon. The system may intensify into a tropical storm tonight or by early morning tomorrow, September 4.
The tropical depression is unlikely to directly affect the Philippines throughout the forecast period. No heavy rainfall or significant weather impacts are expected over land areas.
Sea conditions in the coastal waters of the country will not be affected by Tropical Depression Kiko.
The public and disaster risk reduction and management offices are advised to continue monitoring official updates. Although Kiko poses no immediate threat to the country, residents in areas prone to hazards are encouraged to remain alert to advisories from local officials. For heavy rainfall and thunderstorm updates specific to your locality, please follow the products issued by your PAGASA Regional Services Division.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 5:00 PM today.
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