05/08/2026
“MAYMAY” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT MOVES EAST NORTHEASTWARD OVER THE SEA EAST OF ILOCOS SUR
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 8
Tropical Storm (KUJIRA)
Issued at 8:00 PM, 05 August 2026
➣ Location of Center (7:00 PM):
The center of Tropical Storm MAYMAY was estimated based on all available data at 115 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur
➣ 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:
East northeastward at 10 km/h
➣ Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong to gale-force winds extend outwards up to 180 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
➣ TCWS No.2
Wind threat: Gale-force winds
Warning lead time: 24 hours
Range of wind speeds: 62 to 88 km/h (Beaufort 8 to 9)
Potential impacts of winds: Minor to moderate threat to life and property
Luzon:
Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, the northern and central portions of La Union (Luna, Caba, Santol, Bauang, City of San Fernando, San Juan, Bagulin, Aringay, Bangar, San Gabriel, Burgos, Naguilian, Bacnotan, Sudipen, Balaoan), the northwestern portion of Pangasinan (Anda, Bolinao, Bani), the western portion of Apayao (Conner, Kabugao, Calanasan), Abra, the western portion of Kalinga (Pasil, Tinglayan, Balbalan, Lubuagan), the western portion of Mountain Province (Besao, Tadian, Bauko, Sagada, Sabangan, Bontoc, Sadanga), the northwestern portion of Benguet (Mankayan, Kapangan, Kibungan, Sablan, Bakun, La Trinidad, Tublay, Atok, Buguias), and the northwestern portion of Cagayan (Santa Praxedes, Claveria)
➣ TCWS No.1
Wind threat: Strong winds
Warning lead time: 36 hours
Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
Luzon:
The rest of La Union, the rest of Pangasinan, the rest of Apayao, the rest of Kalinga, the rest of Mountain Province, Ifugao, the rest of Benguet, the southern portion of Babuyan Islands (Calayan Is., Dalupiri Is, Fuga Is., Camiguin Isl.), the rest of mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, the northern portion of Zambales (Candelaria, Santa Cruz, Masinloc, Palauig), the northern portion of Tarlac (Mayantoc, San Clemente, Camiling, Santa Ignacia, Gerona, Paniqui, Moncada, San Manuel, Anao, Ramos, Pura, Victoria), the northern portion 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), and the northern and central portions of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler, San Luis, Maria Aurora)
➣ Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.
• Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 2.
• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
The Southwest Monsoon and the periphery of MAYMAY will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
• Today until Friday (05 to 07 August): Most of the country.
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.
• MAYMAY will move generally eastward and may make landfall over Ilocos Norte - Ilocos Sur - La Union area by tonight or tomorrow (06 August) early morning. Afterwards, it will traverse the landmass of Northern and Central Luzon and emerge over the eastern coastal waters of Cagayan-Isabela area.
• MAYMAY is forecast to remain as a tropical storm as it approaches the Philippine landmass. After making landfall, MAYMAY will weaken into a tropical depression by tomorrow morning and may be downgraded further into a low pressure area by tomorrow afternoon or evening. However, due to interaction with terrain, an earlier weakening is possible.
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.
(Source: DOST PAGASA)
via PIA CAR
