What areas are affected by Tropical Depression Verbena?

Tropical Depression Verbena is affecting parts of the Visayas and nearby provinces, particularly areas in Panay Island and as it moves over the Sulu Sea.

What are the current conditions in Baguio City due to Tropical Depression Verbena?

Baguio City may experience indirect effects from Tropical Depression Verbena, such as increased cloudiness and occasional rains, but it is not in the direct path of the storm.

How fast is Tropical Depression Verbena moving?

Tropical Depression Verbena is moving west-northwestward, but specific speed data was not provided in the latest update.

Climate and Weather

Tropical Depression “Verbena” Crosses Panay, Now Over the Sulu Sea

November 25, 202572 views0

UPDATE May 13, 2026 11:15 AM:

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Tropical Depression Verbena has moved out of Panay Island and is now over the Sulu Sea, bringing rains and strong winds to parts of the Visayas and nearby provinces as it continues moving west-northwestward.

At 10:00 AM, the center of Verbena was estimated over the coastal waters of Hamtic, Antique (10.6°N, 121.8°E) based on all available data, including Iloilo Doppler Weather Radar.

Maximum sustained winds: 55 km/h near the center
Gustiness: up to 90 km/h
Central pressure: 998 hPa
Movement: West-northwest at 35 km/h
Extent of winds: Strong winds extend outwards up to 250 km from the center

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Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal in Effect

Signal No. 1

Wind threat: Strong winds
Lead time: 36 hours
Wind speed range: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6–7)
Potential impacts: Minimal to minor threat to life and property

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Luzon

Occidental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro
Romblon
Northern and central portions of Palawan (Araceli, Taytay, El Nido, Dumaran, Roxas, San Vicente, Puerto Princesa City)
Calamian, Cuyo, and Cagayancillo Islands
Mainland Masbate (Balud, Mandaon, Milagros, Cawayan, Placer, Pio V. Corpuz, Esperanza, Uson, City of Masbate, Mobo, Palanas, Aroroy, Cataingan, Baleno)

Visayas

Antique
Aklan
Capiz
Iloilo
Guimaras
Negros Occidental
Negros Oriental
Cebu

Other Hazards Affecting Land Areas

Heavy Rainfall Outlook

Based on Weather Advisory No. 22, heavy rainfall due to the Shear Line and Verbena will persist over parts of Western Visayas, MIMAROPA, and Bicol Region. Flooding and landslides are possible, especially in areas already saturated.

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Severe Winds

Areas under Signal No. 1 may experience minimal to minor impacts from strong winds.
Local winds may be stronger in coastal and upland areas exposed to the prevailing wind direction.
Verbena may intensify into a tropical storm near northern Palawan within 12 hours.

Gusty Conditions Outside Signal Areas

Today (25 Nov): Luzon, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga del Norte
Tomorrow (26 Nov): Luzon, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands
Thursday (27 Nov): Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, MIMAROPA, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Western Visayas

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters

A Gale Warning is in effect over the seaboards of Northern Luzon.

24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook

Very rough seas:

Up to 6.0 m: Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur
Up to 5.0 m: Kalayaan Islands, northern seaboard of mainland Cagayan
Up to 4.5 m: Remaining seaboards of Ilocos Region and mainland Cagayan

➡ Sea travel is risky for all vessels.

Rough seas:

Up to 4.0 m: Western seaboards of northern mainland Palawan and Calamian Islands
Up to 3.5 m: Seaboards of Isabela, Aurora, northern mainland Quezon, Camarines Norte, Antique, and Cuyo Islands; western seaboard of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands; eastern seaboards of Albay and Sorsogon; southern seaboards of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro; northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands, Catanduanes, Northern Samar
Up to 3.0 m: Western seaboard of Bataan; eastern seaboards of Eastern Samar and Dinagat Islands; northern and eastern seaboards of Siargao–Bucas Grande Islands

➡ Small craft operators should avoid sailing.

Moderate to rough seas:

Up to 2.5 m: Marinduque, Romblon, Aklan, Surigao del Sur, Davao Occidental; eastern seaboards of Oriental Mindoro, Camarines Sur, Davao Oriental; western seaboard of Negros Occidental and the rest of Palawan; remaining seaboard of Quezon and Catanduanes
Up to 2.0 m: Batangas, Bantayan Islands, northern Negros Occidental, remaining seaboards of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Bicol Region, Northern Samar

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Track and Intensity Outlook

Verbena will continue moving west-northwestward over the Sulu Sea, pass near or over Cuyo Islands this afternoon, and make landfall over the northern portion of Palawan tonight.
It will exit into the West Philippine Sea early tomorrow (26 Nov) and continue toward the west-southwest.
Verbena is forecast to exit PAR early Thursday.
It may reach tropical storm intensity near northern Palawan and intensify further over the West Philippine Sea.

Public Advisory

Expect rainy and gusty conditions in Western Visayas and MIMAROPA.
Those in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas should remain alert.
Mariners should postpone sea travel and monitor updates.
Follow instructions from local officials and monitor PAGASA’s official bulletins.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin for Tropical Depression Verbena will be issued at 2:00 PM today.

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