Typhoon Inday slightly weakened while moving northwestward over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said late Thursday morning, July 9, 2026. Batanes is now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2, while several areas in Northern Luzon, including parts of the Cordillera, remain under Signal No. 1.
Typhoon Inday, internationally known as Bavi, slightly weakened as it moved northwestward over the Philippine Sea, according to PAGASA’s Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 7 issued at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
PAGASA said Inday may pass closest to Extreme Northern Luzon between Friday evening, July 10, and Saturday morning, July 11. It is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday morning or afternoon.
Although Inday is forecast to remain over the Philippine Sea, its wide circulation and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon may continue to affect many parts of the country.
As of 10:00 AM, the center of the eye of Typhoon Inday was estimated at 865 kilometers east of Northern Luzon.
Inday had maximum sustained winds of 165 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 205 kilometers per hour, and a central pressure of 945 hectopascals.
It was moving northwestward at 15 kilometers per hour.
Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outward up to 870 kilometers from the center.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is now raised over:
– Batanes
Areas under Signal No. 2 may experience gale-force winds ranging from 62 to 88 kilometers per hour within 24 hours. PAGASA said these winds may pose a minor to moderate threat to life and property.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is also in effect over the following areas:
– Cagayan including Babuyan Islands
– Isabela
– Apayao
– Kalinga
– Ilocos Norte
Signal No. 1 is also raised over the following portions of Luzon:
Quirino
– Maddela
Abra
– Tineg
– Lagayan
– Danglas
– San Juan
– Lagangilang
– Licuan-Baay
– Malibcong
– Lacub
– Daguioman
– Dolores
– La Paz
Mountain Province
– Natonin
– Paracelis
Ifugao
– Aguinaldo
– Alfonso Lista
Aurora
– Dilasag
– Casiguran
Catanduanes
– Pandan
– Caramoran
– Bagamanoc
– Panganiban
– Viga
– Gigmoto
– Baras
– San Miguel
Areas under Signal No. 1 may experience winds ranging from 39 to 61 kilometers per hour within 36 hours. These may bring minimal to minor impacts to life and property.
Baguio City and Benguet are not under any tropical cyclone wind signal based on the 11:00 AM bulletin. However, several parts of the Cordillera remain under Signal No. 1, including Apayao, Kalinga, parts of Abra, Mountain Province, and Ifugao.
PAGASA said minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible in areas under Signal No. 2. Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible in areas under Signal No. 1.
Local winds may be stronger in coastal, upland, and mountainous areas exposed to the prevailing wind direction.
The enhanced Southwest Monsoon and the outer circulation of Typhoon Inday may also bring strong to gale-force gusts over most of the country from Thursday, July 9, until Saturday, July 11.
For Baguio City and nearby areas, residents are advised to secure loose outdoor objects such as signboards, tarpaulins, plant pots, and light materials. Motorists should also take extra caution along mountain roads, especially during periods of rain, fog, reduced visibility, and slippery road conditions.
Rainfall conditions may still change depending on the movement of Inday and the strength of the Southwest Monsoon.
Residents in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas are advised to monitor Heavy Rainfall Warnings, Thunderstorm Advisories, and local disaster risk reduction announcements.
A Gale Warning is in effect over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Visayas.
PAGASA said sea travel is risky in areas with very rough seas, and mariners are advised to remain in port or seek shelter if already underway.
Waves may reach up to 6.0 meters over:
– Seaboard of Batanes
– Northern and eastern seaboards of Babuyan Islands
– Northeastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan
Waves may reach up to 5.0 meters over:
– Remaining seaboards of mainland Cagayan and Babuyan Islands
– Seaboard of Isabela
Waves may reach up to 4.5 meters over:
– Seaboards of Aurora and Camarines Norte
– Northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands
– Northern and eastern seaboards of Camarines Sur and Catanduanes
– Eastern seaboard of Northern Samar
– Northeastern seaboard of Eastern Samar
– Northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte
PAGASA said sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels in these areas.
Waves may reach up to 4.0 meters over:
– Northern seaboards of mainland Quezon and Northern Samar
– Eastern seaboards of Albay, Sorsogon, Dinagat Islands, Bucas Grande-Siargao Islands, and Davao Oriental
– Remaining eastern seaboard of Eastern Samar
Waves may reach up to 3.5 meters over:
– Eastern seaboard of Surigao del Sur
– Southern seaboard of Davao Oriental
– Remaining seaboards of Catanduanes
Mariners of small seacrafts, including motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
Moderate to rough seas may also affect several western and southern coastal waters, including the seaboard of Kalayaan Islands, western seaboards of northern Palawan, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, and other listed coastal areas.
Motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures and avoid sailing if possible.
Inday is forecast to generally move northwestward while remaining over the Philippine Sea.
It may pass closest to Extreme Northern Luzon between Friday evening, July 10, and Saturday morning, July 11.
Afterward, Inday is expected to move toward the southern islands of Japan and may make landfall or pass close over the northern coast of Taiwan.
PAGASA said Inday may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday morning or afternoon, July 11, and make landfall over the eastern coast of mainland China by Saturday evening or early Sunday morning, July 12.
Inday is forecast to remain a typhoon until it exits PAR. It may weaken into a severe tropical storm after moving further inland over mainland China.
Residents in areas highly susceptible to flooding, landslides, strong winds, and coastal hazards are advised to follow evacuation instructions and advisories from local officials.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 5:00 PM today, July 9, 2026.
Source: DOST-PAGASA
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