Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Storm Nando (RAGASA)
NANDO SLIGHTLY ACCELERATES WHILE MOVING OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA.
Location of eye/center : The center of Tropical Storm NANDO was estimated based on all available data at at 1,005 km East of Central Luzon (15.8, 131.0).
Strength : Maximum winds of 75 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 90 kph.
Forecast movement : Forecast to move Westward at 20 kph
Forecast position :
Sep 19, 2025 08:00 PM - 875 km East of Central Luzon
Sep 20, 2025 08:00 AM - 855 km East of Northern Luzon
Sep 20, 2025 08:00 PM - 760 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Sep 21, 2025 08:00 AM - 655 km East of Aparri, Cagayan
Sep 21, 2025 08:00 PM - 515 km East of Calayan, Cagayan
Sep 22, 2025 08:00 AM - 330 km East of Calayan, Cagayan
Sep 23, 2025 08:00 AM - 165 km West Northwest of Calayan, Cagayan
Sep 24, 2025 08:00 AM - 660 km West of Itbayat, Batanes (OUTSIDE PAR)
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Onset of heavy rains due to the Southwest Monsoon and NANDO is possible by Sunday (21 September).
Severe Winds
NANDO may enhance the Southwest Monsoon as it approaches the landmass. Wind Signal No. 1 will be hoisted over Northern Luzon tomorrow (20 September) morning, and the highest Wind Signal that may be hoisted throughout its passage is Wind Signal No. 5.
The Southwest Monsoon and the trough of NANDO will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
Today: Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas
Tomorrow (20 September): Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga
Sunday (21 September): Bicol Region, Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
In the next 24 hours, NANDO is unlikely to affect the sea condition. Moderate to rough seas is likely over most of the coastal waters of Luzon beginning Sunday. Increasing significant wave heights reaching up to 14.0 m is possible as NANDO approaches Extreme Northern Luzon.
Coastal Inundation
Storm surge warning may be raised over the coastal waters of Northern Luzon tomorrow (20 September).
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
NANDO is forecast to move generally northwestward until Saturday before turning west northwestward towards Extreme Northern Luzon. On the forecast track, the center of NANDO may pass close or may make landfall over Babuyan Islands between Monday (22 September) afternoon and Tuesday (23 September) early morning. It may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Tuesday noon or afternoon.
NANDO will continue to intensify while over the Philippine Sea. It may reach typhoon category tomorrow and super typhoon by Monday before its close approach to Babuyan Islands.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 6:10 - pe klo 19:06
