Tropical Storm Maymay landfall possible in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, or La Union

MAYMAY. Satellite image of Tropical Storm Maymay (Kujira) as of August 5, 2026, 4 pm. NOAA PAGASA says Tropical Storm Maymay (Kujira) could make landfall by Wednesday evening, August 5, or early Thursday morning, August 6 MANILA, Philippines – Ilocos Norte is now among the list of potential landfall sites for Tropical Storm Maymay (Kujira), aside from Ilocos Sur and La Union. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 5 pm bulletin on Wednesday, August 5, that Maymay could make landfall in one of those three provinces in the Ilocos Region by Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning, August 6. As of 4 pm on Wednesday, Maymay was located 145 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, moving north northeast at just 10 kilometers per hour (km/h). The tropical storm slightly intensified early Wednesday afternoon, with its maximum sustained winds increasing from 65 km/h to 75 km/h. Its gustiness is now up to 90 km/h from the previous 80 km/h. After its expected landfall in the Ilocos Region, Maymay could weaken into a tropical depression and subsequently into a low pressure area on Thursday. PAGASA’s latest rainfall outlook, issued at 5 pm on Wednesday, shows Maymay will still bring significant rainfall to 17 provinces in Northern Luzon and Central Luzon in the next 24 hours. This number will sharply drop beyond that period as Maymay could just be a remnant low by then. Wednesday afternoon, August 5, to Thursday afternoon, August 6 Intense to torrential rain (above 200 millimeters): Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet Heavy to intense rain (100-200 mm): Pangasinan, Abra, Zambales, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Nueva Vizcaya, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan Thursday afternoon, August 6, to Friday afternoon, August 7 Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet Rain from the southwest monsoon or habagat also continues to hit Metro Manila, Calabarzon, much of Mimaropa, and portions of Western Visayas on Wednesday. Over the next three days, other areas may eventually be affected: Wednesday afternoon, August 5, to Thursday afternoon, August 6 Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro Thursday afternoon, August 6, to Friday afternoon, August 7 Heavy to intense rain (100-200 mm): Occidental Mindoro Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Antique Friday afternoon, August 7, to Saturday afternoon, August 8 Heavy to intense rain (100-200 mm): Zambales, Bataan, La Union, Benguet, Occidental Mindoro Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, Abra, Tarlac, Pampanga, Cavite, Batangas, Antique PAGASA reminded areas affected by Maymay and the southwest monsoon that floods and landslides are likely. Meanwhile, more areas were placed under Signal No. 2 at 5 pm on Wednesday. Here is the latest list of areas where tropical cyclone wind signals are in effect due to Maymay: Signal No. 2 Gale-force winds (62 to 88 km/h), minor to moderate threat to life and property southern part of Ilocos Norte (Banna, Pinili, Badoc, Nueva Era, Sarrat, Paoay, Marcos, Currimao, San Nicolas, Dingras, Solsona, Batac City) Ilocos Sur northern and central parts of La Union (Luna, Caba, Santol, Bauang, San Fernando City, San Juan, Bagulin, Aringay, Bangar, San Gabriel, Burgos, Naguilian, Bacnotan, Sudipen, Balaoan) northwestern part of Pangasinan (Anda, Bolinao, Bani) Abra western part of Kalinga (Pasil, Tinglayan, Balbalan, Lubuagan) western part of Mountain Province (Besao, Tadian, Bauko, Sagada, Sabangan, Bontoc, Sadanga) northwestern part of Benguet (Mankayan, Kapangan, Kibungan, Sablan, Bakun, La Trinidad, Tublay, Atok, Buguias) Signal No. 1 Strong winds (39 to 61 km/h), minimal to minor threat to life and property rest of Ilocos Norte rest of La Union rest of Pangasinan Apayao rest of Kalinga rest of Mountain Province Ifugao rest of Benguet mainland Cagayan Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya northern part of Zambales (Candelaria, Santa Cruz, Masinloc, Palauig) northern part of Tarlac (Mayantoc, San Clemente, Camiling, Santa Ignacia, Gerona, Paniqui, Moncada, San Manuel, Anao, Ramos, Pura, Victoria) northern part of Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Lupao, Cuyapo, Talugtug, Nampicuan, Guimba, Science City of Muñoz, San Jose City, Pantabangan, Bongabon, Rizal, Llanera, Talavera, Santo Domingo, General Mamerto Natividad, Quezon, Licab) northern and central parts of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler, San Luis, Maria Aurora) The southwest monsoon and Maymay’s periphery or outer bands are also bringing strong to gale-force gusts to most of the country from Wednesday to Friday, August 7. Conditions in many of the country’s seaboards remain dangerous as well. Up to very rough seas (travel is risky for all vessels) Seaboards of Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan – waves up to 5 meters high Up to rough seas (small vessels should not venture out to sea) Seaboards of Batanes, Isabela, and Zambales; northern and eastern seaboards of Babuyan Islands and Catanduanes; western seaboards of Ilocos Norte and Bataan; northern seaboards of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur; eastern seaboards of mainland Cagayan, northern Aurora, and Davao Oriental – waves up to 3 meters high Up to moderate to rough seas (small vessels should take precautionary measures or avoid sailing, if possible) Seaboards of Lubang Islands and Surigao del Sur; western seaboards of Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Calamian Islands, northern mainland Palawan, and Kalayaan Islands; northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands and Northern Samar; eastern seaboards of Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, and Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands; remaining seaboards of Ilocos Norte, mainland Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, Aurora, and Camarines Norte – waves up to 2.5 meters high Seaboards of Romblon, Masbate, Cagayancillo Islands, Caluya Islands, and Davao Occidental; southern seaboards of Quezon, Marinduque, Cuyo Islands, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, and Davao Oriental; western seaboards of mainland Palawan and Negros Occidental; remaining seaboards of Kalayaan Islands, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon – waves up to 2 meters high Maymay is the Philippines’ 13th tropical cyclone for 2026, and the second for August, coming shortly after Tropical Depression Luis. There could be a 14th tropical cyclone soon if Dolphin, the typhoon still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, enters PAR. Dolphin was last spotted 1,645 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon at 4 pm on Wednesday, moving west northwest at 15 km/h. It maintained its strength, with maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h and gustiness of up to 190 km/h. At its peak, Dolphin was a super typhoon. PAGASA Assistant Weather Services Chief Chris Perez said Dolphin only has a slim chance of entering PAR, as it is generally heading for Japan’s southern islands. But whether or not it enters PAR, the typhoon is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon. PAGASA earlier said two to four tropical cyclones could develop within or enter PAR in August. – Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading