August 5, 2026 | News by PISD
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 5
Tropical Storm #MaymayPH (KUJIRA)
Issued at 11:00 AM, 05 August 2026
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 2:00 PM today.
“MAYMAY” IS MOVING NORTHWARD OVER THE SEA WEST OF LA UNION.
• Location of Center (10:00 AM)
The center of Tropical Storm MAYMAY was estimated based on all available data at 185 km West Northwest of Bacnotan, La Union (17.4°N, 118.8°E).
• Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 80 km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa.
• Present Movement
Northward at 10 km/h
• Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong to gale-force winds extend outwards up to 180 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No.2
Wind threat: Gale-force winds
Warning lead time: 24 hours
Range of wind speeds: 62 to 88 km/h (Beaufort 8 to 9)
Potential impacts of winds: Minor to moderate threat to life and property
Luzon:
Ilocos Sur, the northern and central portions of La Union (Luna, Caba, Santol, Bauang, City of San Fernando, San Juan, Bagulin, Aringay, Bangar, San Gabriel, Burgos, Naguilian, Bacnotan, Sudipen, Balaoan), the northwestern portion of Pangasinan (Anda, Bolinao, Bani), the southwestern portion of Abra (Manabo, Pidigan, Langiden, Luba, Boliney, Sallapadan, Bucloc, Tubo, Villaviciosa, Pilar, Peñarrubia, San Isidro, San Quintin, Bangued, Bucay, Danglas, La Paz, Tayum), the western portion of Mountain Province (Besao, Tadian, Bauko, Sagada, Sabangan), and the northwestern portion of Benguet (Mankayan, Kapangan, Kibungan, Sablan, Bakun)
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:
Ilocos Norte, the rest of La Union, the rest of Pangasinan, Apayao, the rest of Abra, Kalinga, the rest of Mountain Province, Ifugao, the rest of Benguet, mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, the northern portion of Zambales (Candelaria, Santa Cruz, Masinloc, Palauig), the northern portion of Tarlac (Mayantoc, San Clemente, Camiling, Santa Ignacia, Gerona, Paniqui, Moncada, San Manuel, Anao, Ramos, Pura), the northern portion of Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Lupao, Cuyapo, Talugtug, Nampicuan, Guimba, Science City of Muñoz, San Jose City, Pantabangan), and the northern and central portions of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao)
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 15 issued at 11:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to TC MAYMAY 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.
• Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 2.
• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
The Southwest Monsoon and the periphery of MAYMAY will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
• Today: Most of Luzon and Visayas, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Norte, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, Maguindanao del Norte, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.
• Tomorrow (06 August) and Friday (07 August): Most of the country.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
A Gale Warning is in effect over the western seaboard of Northern Luzon. For more details, refer to Gale Warning No. 2 issued at 5:00 AM today.
Link: tinyurl.com/gale-warning
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Up to very rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 5.0 m: The seaboards of Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan
• 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 seaboard of northern Zambales.
• Up to 3.0 m: The seaboards of Isabela and Lubang Islands; the northern and eastern seaboards of Batanes and Catanduanes; the western seaboards of Ilocos Norte, Bataan, Cavite, and Batangas; the northern seaboards of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur; the eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental; the remaining seaboard of Zambales.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced of operating ill-equipped vessels.
Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The remaining seaboard of Batanes; the northern and eastern seaboards of Babuyan Islands, Polillo Islands, and Northern Samar; the northern seaboard of Aurora; the western seaboard of Occidental Mindoro, Calamian Islands, Kalayaan Islands, and northern mainland Palawan; the eastern seaboards of mainland Cagayan, Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands.
• Up to 2.0 m: The seaboards of Romblon, Masbate including Burias and Ticao Islands, Caluya Islands, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Occidental; the eastern seaboard of Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands; the southern seaboards of Davao Oriental; the western seaboards of mainland Palawan; the remaining seaboards of mainland Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, Aurora, Kalayaan Islands; Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon.
• 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 landfall point and 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.
• MAYMAY will move generally eastward and may make landfall over Ilocos Sur or La Union by this evening or tomorrow (06 August) early morning. Afterwards, it will traverse the landmass of Northern and Central Luzon until tomorrow (06 August).
• MAYMAY is forecast remain as a tropical storm as it approaches the Philippine landmass. After making landfall, MAYMAY will weaken into a tropical depression by tomorrow morning and may be downgraded further into a low pressure area by tomorrow afternoon or evening.
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 2:00 PM today.
DOST-PAGASA
Link: tinyurl.com/TCB-tab-1