Typhoon Nika made landfall over Dilasag Aurora

Typhoon Nika has made landfall in Dilasag, Aurora, and is currently moving northwestward across Northern Luzon. Residents in affected areas should prepare for significant wind impacts, heavy rainfall, and coastal hazards as the typhoon continues its path through the region.

Current Location and Intensity

• Location: In the vicinity of San Agustin, Isabela (16.5°N, 121.8°E)
• Maximum Winds: 130 km/h, gustiness up to 180 km/h
• Movement: Northwestward at 25 km/h
• Forecast: Expected to weaken into a severe tropical storm as it traverses 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:
  • Northernmost portion of Aurora:
    • Dilasag, Casiguran
  • Central and southern portions of Isabela:
    • Dinapigue, San Mariano, San Guillermo, Jones, Echague, Ramon, San Isidro, City of Santiago, Cordon, Roxas, Burgos, Reina Mercedes, Naguilian, Benito Soliven, Gamu, San Manuel, Aurora, San Mateo, Cabatuan, Alicia, Luna, City of Cauayan, Angadanan, Quezon, Mallig, Quirino, Ilagan City, Delfin Albano, San Agustin
  • 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, Pe, 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:
  • Central portion of Aurora:
    • Dinalungan
  • Northern portion of Quirino:
    • Diffun, Cabarroguis, Aglipay, Saguday, Maddela
  • Northeastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya:
    • Diadi, Bagabag, Quezon, Solano, Villaverde, Kasibu, Ambaguio, Bayombong
  • Rest of Isabela (entire province)
  • 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
  • Central portion of Aurora:
    • Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, Baler
  • 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
  • Metro Manila (entire area)
  • Rizal (entire province)
  • Eastern portion of Laguna:
    • Santa Maria, Mabitac, Pakil, Pangil, Famy, Siniloan, Paete, Kalayaan, Cavinti, Lumban, Luisiana, Santa Cruz, Magdalena, Pagsanjan, Pila
  • Northern and eastern portions of Quezon:
    • Infanta, Sampaloc, Mauban, Real, General Nakar
  • Pollilo Islands (entire group)

Track and Intensity Outlook

Typhoon Nika is expected to continue traversing Northern Luzon, exiting into the West Philippine Sea later this afternoon or evening. Following this, Nika is forecast to continue moving west-northwestward, likely exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility by tomorrow afternoon.

Advisory for Residents and Authorities

• Evacuate if Necessary: Residents in high-risk areas, particularly those under TCWS No. 4, should evacuate if advised by local authorities.
• Prepare for Strong Winds and Heavy Rains: Secure properties, avoid unnecessary travel, and ensure access to emergency kits and supplies.
• Stay Updated: Conditions can rapidly change. Follow official bulletins and local advisories for real-time updates.