24/09/2026
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 1
Tropical Storm (SURIGAE)
Issued at 11:00 AM, 24 September 2026
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 5:00 PM today.
TROPICAL STORM SURIGAE HAS ENTERED THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY AND WAS GIVEN THE LOCAL NAME “QUEENIE”
Location of Center (10:00 PM):
The center of Tropical Storm QUEENIE was estimated based on all available data at 1,310 km East of Northern Luzon (17.8°N, 134.1°E).
Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 996 hPa
Present Movement:
West Northwestward at 35 km/h
Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong to gale-force winds extend outwards up to 300 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
No Wind Signal is currently hoisted
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
QUEENIE will bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms over Batanes and Babuyan Islands from Saturday (26 September) onwards.
Severe Winds
The periphery and trough of QUEENIE will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
• Today (24 September): Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Ilocos Norte.
• Tomorrow (25 September) until Saturday (26 September): Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, and Sarangani.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
QUEENIE will bring slight to moderate seas (1.0-2.0 m) over the coastal waters of Northern Luzon. Mariners of motor bancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
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.
• Tropical Storm QUEENIE will continue to move west northwestward until Friday (25 September) before turning north northeastward by Monday (28 September) and will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Tuesday (29 September) morning.
• This tropical cyclone is forecast to maintain its strength until tomorrow and will gradually intensify while inside the PAR. It may reach typhoon category by Sunday (27 September).
• SURIGAE is not expected to directly affect the weather condition in the next 3 days. Meanwhile, moderate seas will prevail over the eastern seaboard of Northern Luzon beginning Saturday.
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 5:00 PM today.
DOST-PAGASA
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