Tropical Depression Mirasol Traverses Northern Luzon

UPDATE May 13, 2026 11:17 AM:

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Tropical Depression Mirasol continues to traverse Northern Luzon and is now over Ifugao, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Current Status

As of 10:00 AM, the center of Mirasol was estimated in the vicinity of Alfonso Lista, Ifugao (16.9°N, 121.5°E). The system is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gusts of up to 90 km/h, and a central pressure of 1002 hPa. It is moving northwestward at 15 km/h. Strong winds extend outward up to 200 km from the center.
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Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

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

• Batanes
• Cagayan including Babuyan Islands
• Isabela
• Quirino
• Nueva Vizcaya
• Northern and Central Aurora: Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler, Maria Aurora
• Apayao
• Abra
• Kalinga
• Mountain Province
• Ifugao
• Benguet
• Ilocos Norte
• Ilocos Sur
• La Union
• Northeastern Pangasinan: San Nicolas, Natividad, San Manuel, Sison, San Quintin, Tayug
• Northern Nueva Ecija: Carranglan, Pantabangan

Residents in these areas may experience minimal to minor threats to life and property.

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Heavy Rainfall Outlook

PAGASA advises the public to refer to Weather Advisory No. 5 (11:00 AM) for rainfall details associated with Mirasol. Localized heavy rains may cause flooding and landslides in susceptible areas.

Severe Winds

Areas under Signal No. 1 may experience minimal to minor wind impacts. Winds may be stronger in coastal and upland areas exposed to prevailing directions. Mirasol is expected to intensify into a tropical storm when it re-emerges over the Luzon Strait, possibly prompting higher wind signals in some parts of Northern Luzon.

The Southwest Monsoon will also bring gusty conditions:

• Today, Sept. 17: Southern Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, and Negros Occidental
• Tomorrow, Sept. 18: Metro Manila, Isabela, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Batanes, Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Quezon, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas
• Friday, Sept. 19: Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan

Coastal Waters

Moderate to rough seas may prevail in the following areas:

• Up to 3.0 m: Eastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan; seaboard of Isabela
• Up to 2.5 m: Remaining seaboards of mainland Cagayan; seaboards of Babuyan Islands, Batanes, Aurora, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur

Small vessels and motorbancas are advised to take precautionary measures and avoid risky sea travel.

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Track and Intensity Outlook

• Mirasol is forecast to move north northwestward within the next 12 hours while traversing Northern Luzon. It will re-emerge over the Luzon Strait this afternoon or evening and continue northwestward until it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow (Sept. 18) morning or afternoon.
• The tropical depression will likely maintain its strength while crossing Northern Luzon. Once over the Luzon Strait, it is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm by tonight or early tomorrow. Further intensification into a severe tropical storm is not ruled out.

Advisory

The public and disaster risk reduction offices are advised to take all necessary precautions. Residents in flood- and landslide-prone areas should follow evacuation orders and continue monitoring official advisories from PAGASA and their Regional Services Divisions.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 2:00 PM today.

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