Typhoon Nika continues to traverse CAR

Typhoon Nika is currently traversing the Cordillera Administrative Region, bringing typhoon-force winds and significant rainfall to Northern Luzon. The typhoon is expected to continue moving northwestward and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by tomorrow morning.

Current Location and Intensity

• Location: In the vicinity of Besao, Mountain Province (17.1°N, 120.8°E)
• Maximum Winds: 120 km/h, gustiness up to 200 km/h
• Movement: West Northwestward at 25 km/h
• Forecast: Expected to weaken into a severe tropical storm as it moves further across Luzon.

Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

TCWS No. 4 (Typhoon-force winds)

• Wind threat: Significant to severe threat to life and property
• Warning lead time: 12 hours
• Range of wind speeds: 118 to 184 km/h
• LUZON:
  • Kalinga (entire province)
  • Mountain Province (entire province)
  • Northern portion of Ifugao:
    • Aguinaldo, Mayoyao, Alfonso Lista, Banaue, Hungduan, Hingyon, Lagawe
  • Central and southern portions of Abra:
    • Manabo, Pidigan, San Juan, Tayum, Langiden, Luba, Boliney, Sallapadan, Bucloc, Lagangilang, Tubo, Danglas, Villaviciosa, La Paz, Licuan-Baay, Pilar, Malibcong, Peñarrubia, San Isidro, Daguioman, San Quintin, Dolores, Lagayan, Bangued, Bucay, Lacub
  • Northern and central portions of Ilocos Sur:
    • Cabugao, Sinait, San Juan, San Emilio, Lidlidda, Banayoyo, Santiago, San Esteban, Burgos, Santa Maria, Magsingal, San Vicente, Santa Catalina, Nagbukel, San Ildefonso, City of Vigan, Caoayan, Santa, Bantay, Santo Domingo, Narvacan, Quirino, Cervantes, Sigay, Salcedo, Santa Lucia, City of Candon, Galimuyod, Gregorio del Pilar, Santa Cruz

TCWS No. 3 (Storm-force winds)

• Wind threat: Moderate to significant threat to life and property
• Warning lead time: 18 hours
• Range of wind speeds: 89 to 117 km/h
• LUZON:
  • Northern portion of Quirino:
    • Diffun, Cabarroguis, Aglipay, Saguday, Maddela
  • Northeastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya:
    • Diadi, Bagabag, Quezon, Solano, Villaverde, Kasibu, Ambaguio, Bayombong
  • Central portion of Isabela:
    • Santo Tomas, Santa Maria, San Mariano, Ilagan City, Benito Soliven, San Guillermo, City of Cauayan, Gamu, Naguilian, Alicia, Angadanan, San Isidro, City of Santiago, Echague, Jones, San Agustin, Delfin Albano, Quirino, Burgos, Reina Mercedes, Luna, Cabagan, Tumauini, San Pablo, Quezon, Mallig, Roxas, San Manuel, Aurora, Cabatuan, San Mateo, Ramon, Cordon
  • Southwestern portion of Cagayan:
    • Enrile, Solana, Tuao, Tuguegarao City, Rizal, Piat
  • Southern portion of Apayao:
    • Conner, Kabugao
  • Rest of Abra (entire province)
  • Rest of Ifugao (entire province)
  • Northern portion of Benguet:
    • Buguias, Mankayan, Bakun
  • Southern portion of Ilocos Norte:
    • Laoag City, Sarrat, San Nicolas, Piddig, Marcos, Nueva Era, Dingras, Bacarra, Solsona, Paoay, Currimao, Pinili, Badoc, City of Batac, Banna
  • Rest of Ilocos Sur (entire province)

TCWS No. 2 (Gale-force winds)

• Wind threat: Minor to moderate threat to life and property
• Warning lead time: 24 hours
• Range of wind speeds: 62 to 88 km/h
• LUZON:
  • Northwestern and eastern portions of Cagayan:
    • Iguig, Peñablanca, Baggao, Alcala, Amulung, Santo Niño, Gattaran, Lasam, Santa Praxedes, Claveria, Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Allacapan, Ballesteros, Lal-Lo, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Gonzaga
  • Rest of Nueva Vizcaya (entire province)
  • Rest of Quirino (entire province)
  • Rest of Apayao (entire province)
  • Rest of Benguet (entire province)
  • Rest of Ilocos Norte (entire province)
  • La Union (entire province)
  • Northeastern portion of Pangasinan:
    • San Nicolas, Natividad, San Quintin, Sison, San Manuel, Umingan, Tayug
  • Northern and central portions of Aurora:
    • Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, Baler, Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan
  • Northern portion of Nueva Ecija:
    • Carranglan, Pantabangan, Lupao, San Jose City

TCWS No. 1 (Strong winds)

• Wind threat: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
• Warning lead time: 36 hours
• Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h
• LUZON:
  • Babuyan Islands (entire group)
  • Rest of mainland Cagayan (entire province)
  • Rest of Pangasinan (entire province)
  • Rest of Aurora (entire province)
  • Rest of Nueva Ecija (entire province)
  • Bulacan (entire province)
  • Pampanga (entire province)
  • Tarlac (entire province)
  • Northern and central portions of Zambales:
    • Santa Cruz, Candelaria, Masinloc, Palauig, Iba, Botolan, Cabangan, San Marcelino, San Felipe, San Narciso
  • Northeastern portion of Quezon:
    • General Nakar, including Pollilo Islands

Track and Intensity Outlook

Nika is expected to continue moving west northwestward, emerging over the sea west of Ilocos Sur this evening. It is projected to maintain typhoon strength until it exits the Luzon landmass, where it will likely weaken to a severe tropical storm.

Advisory for Residents and Authorities

• Stay Indoors and Heed Warnings: High winds and heavy rains will persist in affected areas. Follow instructions from local authorities, especially in areas under higher wind signals.
• Prepare for Coastal Hazards: Avoid coastal areas and stay updated on storm surge warnings.
• Stay Updated: Continue monitoring official advisories for the latest information on Typhoon Nika.