Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Depression Nando
“NANDO” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE NORTH NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA.
Location of eye/center : The center of Tropical Depression NANDO was estimated based on all available data at 1,225 km East of Southeastern Luzon at 1,225 km East of Southeastern Luzon (14.9, 134.3).
Strength : Maximum winds of 55 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 70 kph.
Forecast movement : Forecast to move West Northwestward at 15 kph
Forecast position :
Sep 18, 2025 02:00 PM - 1,205 km East of Central Luzon
Sep 19, 2025 02:00 AM - 1,140 km East of Central Luzon
Sep 19, 2025 02:00 PM - 1,100 km East of Central Luzon
Sep 20, 2025 02:00 AM - 1,075 km East of Northern Luzon
Sep 20, 2025 02:00 PM - 950 km East of Northern Luzon
Sep 21, 2025 02:00 AM - 800 km East of Aparri, Cagayan
Sep 22, 2025 02:00 AM - 495 km East of Calayan, Cagayan
Sep 23, 2025 02:00 AM - 195 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
NANDO is less likely to directly affect the weather in the next 48 hours. Onset of heavy rains due to the Southwest Monsoon and NANDO is possible by Sunday (21 September) or Monday (22 September).
Severe Winds
NANDO may potentially enhance the Southwest Monsoon as it approaches the landmass. Wind Signal No. 1 will be hoisted over Northern Luzon as early as Saturday (20 September), and the highest Wind Signal that may be hoisted throughout its passage is Wind Signal No. 5 considering that this tropical cyclone has a possibility to reach super typhoon category.
The Southwest Monsoon will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
Today: La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Tarlac, Pampanga, Benguet, MIMAROPA, Quezon, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas.
Tomorrow (19 September): Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and Ilocos Region
Saturday (20 September): Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Romblon, and Masbate
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:
Up to 2.0 m: The eastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan; the seaboards of Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur; the western seaboard of Pangasinan
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.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
NANDO is forecast to move slowly northwestward over the Philippine Sea for the next 48 hours. Afterwards, it will turn west northwestward by Saturday afternoon (20 September) towards Extreme Northern Luzon.
NANDO will continue to intensify while over the Philippine Sea and may reach typhoon category by Saturday (20 September). Further intensification into super typhoon category is not ruled out.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 0:11 - to klo 13:11
