Tropical Storm Maymay to trigger torrential rain in La Union, Benguet

MAYMAY. Satellite image of Tropical Storm Maymay (Kujira) as of August 5, 2026, 10 am. NOAA As of 10 am on Wednesday, August 5, Tropical Storm Maymay (Kujira) is located 185 kilometers west northwest of Bacnotan, La Union MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Maymay (Kujira) is now expected to dump intense to torrential rain in La Union and Benguet within 24 hours, the weather bureau warned the public at 11 am on Wednesday, August 5. The slow-moving tropical storm was last spotted 185 kilometers west northwest of Bacnotan, La Union, as of 10 am. It is heading north at just 10 kilometers per hour, still with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gustiness of up to 80 km/h, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Given Maymay’s generally slow pace, its potential landfall in Ilocos Sur or La Union could now happen by Wednesday evening at the earliest or early Thursday morning, August 6, at the latest. Maymay would then cross Northern Luzon and Central Luzon for the rest of Thursday. During this time, it could be downgraded to a tropical depression and subsequently into a low pressure area. PAGASA Weather Specialist Benison Estareja noted in a briefing past 11 am on Wednesday that the next 24 hours will be crucial in terms of rainfall. Here is PAGASA’s latest rainfall advisory for Maymay: Wednesday noon, August 5, to Thursday noon, August 6 Intense to torrential rain (above 200 millimeters): La Union, Benguet Heavy to intense rain (100-200 mm): Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, Abra, Zambales Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan Thursday noon, August 6, to Friday noon, August 7 Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet The weather bureau also updated its rainfall advisory for the southwest monsoon or habagat, which is affecting Metro Manila, Calabarzon, portions of Mimaropa, and portions of Western Visayas. Rain may be heaviest in these areas: Wednesday noon, August 5, to Thursday noon, August 6 Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro Thursday noon, August 6, to Friday noon, August 7 Heavy to intense rain (100-200 mm): Occidental Mindoro Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Antique Friday noon, August 7, to Saturday noon, August 8 Heavy to intense rain (100-200 mm): Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Cavite, Batangas, Antique Floods and landslides remain possible in areas affected by Maymay and the southwest monsoon. Some areas were also upgraded to Signal No. 2 as of 11 am on Wednesday. These are all the places 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 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) southwestern part of Abra (Manabo, Pidigan, Langiden, Luba, Boliney, Sallapadan, Bucloc, Tubo, Villaviciosa, Pilar, Peñarrubia, San Isidro, San Quintin, Bangued, Bucay, Danglas, La Paz, Tayum) western part of Mountain Province (Besao, Tadian, Bauko, Sagada, Sabangan) northwestern part of Benguet (Mankayan, Kapangan, Kibungan, Sablan, Bakun) Signal No. 1 Strong winds (39 to 61 km/h), minimal to minor threat to life and property Ilocos Norte rest of La Union rest of Pangasinan Apayao rest of Abra 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) northern part of Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Lupao, Cuyapo, Talugtug, Nampicuan, Guimba, Science City of Muñoz, San Jose City, Pantabangan) northern and central parts of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao) The southwest monsoon and Maymay’s periphery or outer bands are also bringing strong to gale-force gusts to these areas: Wednesday, August 5 most of Luzon, most of 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, Davao Oriental Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7 most of the country Conditions at sea are worsening as well, with the biggest waves now up to 5 meters high or over 16 feet. 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) Seaboard of northern Zambales – waves up to 3.5 meters high Seaboards of Isabela and Lubang Islands; northern and eastern seaboards of Batanes and Catanduanes; western seaboards of Ilocos Norte, Bataan, Cavite, and Batangas; northern seaboards of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur; eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental; remaining seaboard of Zambales – waves up to 3 meters high Up to moderate to rough seas (small vessels should take precautionary measures or avoid sailing, if possible) Remaining seaboard of Batanes; northern and eastern seaboards of Babuyan Islands, Polillo Islands, and Northern Samar; northern seaboard of Aurora; western seaboards of Occidental Mindoro, Calamian Islands, Kalayaan Islands, and northern mainland Palawan; eastern seaboards of mainland Cagayan, Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands – waves up to 2.5 meters high Seaboards of Romblon, Masbate including Burias and Ticao Islands, Caluya Islands, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Occidental; eastern seaboard of Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands; southern seaboard of Davao Oriental; western seaboard of mainland Palawan; remaining seaboards of mainland Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, Aurora, Kalayaan Islands, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon – waves up to 2 meters high The southwest monsoon will eventually be enhanced by the tropical cyclone with the international name Dolphin, which is still a typhoon outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Typhoon Dolphin was last spotted 1,765 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon at 10 am on Wednesday, moving west northwest at 15 km/h. Dolphin slightly weakened, with its maximum sustained winds down to 155 km/h from 165 km/h. Its gustiness also eased a bit from 205 km/h to 190 km/h. At its peak, it was a super typhoon. PAGASA is not ruling out the possibility of Dolphin briefly entering the northeastern corner of PAR. Whether or not it enters PAR, it is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon. Maymay may also get absorbed into the circulation of the typhoon. Maymay is the Philippines’ 13th tropical cyclone for 2026, and the second for August, coming shortly after Tropical Depression Luis. 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