June 23, 2026 | News by PISD
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 11
Typhoon #FranciscoPH (MEKKHALA)
Issued at 11:00 AM, 23 June 2026
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 5:00 PM today.
FRANCISCO WEAKENS INTO A TYPHOON OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA EAST OF BABUYAN ISLANDS.
Location of Center (10:00 AM): The center of the eye of Typhoon FRANCISCO was estimated based on all available data at 375 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan or 380 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (19.1°N, 125.1°E).
Intensity: Maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 215 km/h, and central pressure of 940 hPa.
Present Movement: Northwestward at 10 km/h
Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds: Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 360 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No. 1
Wind threat: Strong winds
Warning lead time: 36 hours
Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
Luzon: Batanes, the northeastern portion of Cagayan (Gonzaga, Santa Ana) including the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Is., Didicas Is., Camiguin Is.,)
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 6 issued at 11:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Tropical Cyclone FRANCISCO and the Southwest Monsoon.
Link: tinyurl.com/wxadvisory
Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.
• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
Should there be a significant westward shift in the forecast track, Wind Signal No.2 may be hoisted in some localities of Babuyan Islands and Batanes. However, this scenario is becoming less likely as FRANCISCO is now moving a more northwestward track.
The Southwest Monsoon and the periphery of FRANCISCO will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
• Today: Most of Luzon, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.
• Tomorrow (24 June): Most of Luzon, Visayas, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.
• Thursday (25 June): Most of Luzon, Panay Island, Negros Occidental, and Northern Samar
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
A Gale Warning is in effect over the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon. For more details, refer to Gale Warning No. 1 issued at 8:00 AM today.
Link: tinyurl.com/gale-warning
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Up to very rough, high, or very high seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 4.5 m: The eastern seaboards of Batanes and Babuyan Islands; the northeastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan.
• Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside.
Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 3.5 m: The remaining seaboards of Batanes and Babuyan Islands.
• Up to 3.0 m: The remaining seaboard of mainland Cagayan; the eastern seaboards of Isabela and northern Aurora.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The remaining seaboard of Aurora; the northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte; the northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands and Catanduanes; the northern seaboards of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur; the eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental.
• Up to 2.0 m: The seaboard of northern Quezon; the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar; the eastern seaboards of Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Sur; the southern seaboard of Davao Oriental.
• Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.
Other coastal waters have forecast wave heights of less than 2.0 m.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• It must be emphasized that heavy rainfall and severe winds may still be experienced in localities outside the forecast confidence cone. Refer to “Other Hazards affecting Land Areas” for more details. Furthermore, the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.
• This tropical cyclone will remain far from the Philippine landmass. FRANCISCO is forecast to gradually decelerate while turning north northwestward until tomorrow (24 June) morning before recurving generally northeastward towards the Ryukyu Islands and sea south of mainland Japan. On the track forecast, FRANCISCO will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday (25 June) evening or on Friday (26 June) morning.
• FRANCISCO is forecast to maintain is strength in the near term, but is expected to gradually weaken throughout the forecast period. Nevertheless, it will remain as a typhoon while inside the PAR region.
Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 5:00 PM today.
DOST-PAGASA