Typhoon Nika now over Cordillera Administrative Region

Typhoon Nika has moved further inland and is currently over the Cordillera Administrative Region, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to Northern Luzon. The typhoon is expected to continue its northwestward path and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tomorrow morning.

Current Location and Intensity

• Location: In the vicinity of Lagawe, Ifugao (16.8°N, 121.2°E)
• Maximum Winds: 130 km/h, gustiness up to 215 km/h
• Movement: West Northwestward at 25 km/h
• Forecast: Expected to weaken into a severe tropical storm as it continues to move over 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
  • Northern portion of Metro Manila:
    • City of Navotas, City of Valenzuela, City of Malabon, Caloocan City, City of Marikina, City of Pasig, Quezon City, City of Manila, City of Makati, Pateros, City of San Juan, City of Mandaluyong
  • Northern portion of Rizal:
    • Rodriguez, Teresa, City of Antipolo, San Mateo, Morong, Baras, Cainta, Tanay, Taytay, Angono
  • Northeastern portion of Quezon:
    • Infanta, General Nakar, including Pollilo Islands

Track and Intensity Outlook

Nika will continue to move northwestward across Luzon, likely emerging over the sea west of Ilocos Sur later this afternoon or evening. It will maintain its typhoon strength until it exits Luzon, where it may weaken into a severe tropical storm due to land interaction.

Advisory for Residents and Authorities

• Evacuate if Necessary: Follow local authorities’ instructions in areas with TCWS No. 4 and TCWS No. 3 for potential evacuation.
• Be Prepared: Prepare for severe winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding.
• Stay Updated: Continue monitoring local and official advisories for the latest information on Typhoon Nika.