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'Kiyapo' gains strength as it moves toward extreme Northern Luzon

Published Jul 23, 2026 09:25 pm

At A Glance

  • As of the 8 p.m. bulletin, Kiyapo had maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph.
Satellite image showing Tropical Depression Kiyapo (PAGASA)
Satellite image showing Tropical Depression Kiyapo (PAGASA)
Tropical Depression Kiyapo slightly intensified as it moved west-northwestward over the sea east of Cagayan province, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday evening, July 23.
As of the 8 p.m. bulletin, Kiyapo had maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph.
PAGASA said Kiyapo will gradually intensify while moving over the Philippine Sea and may reach tropical storm category by Friday morning, July 24.
It is expected to continue strengthening while traversing extreme Northern Luzon and may intensify into a severe tropical storm after passing the Babuyan Islands.
A weakening trend is expected once Kiyapo makes landfall in the vicinity of southern mainland China and moves further inland.
Forecast track
The tropical cyclone was moving west-northwestward at 30 kph, with its center located 555 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.
PAGASA said Kiyapo will continue moving west-northwestward until Saturday, July 25, toward the Luzon Strait before turning northwestward for the remainder of the forecast period.
On the forecast track, the center of Kiyapo may pass very close to the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan between Friday morning and afternoon.
It may then pass very close to or make landfall in the vicinity of the Babuyan Islands between Friday afternoon and evening.
Kiyapo is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday morning.
Strong winds
PAGASA said minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible in areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1.
Signal No. 1 is currently raised over Batanes, Cagayan including the Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan), northern Nueva Vizcaya (Bagabag, Diadi, Bayombong, Ambaguio, Villaverde, Quezon, and Solano), northern Quirino (Maddela, Cabarroguis, Saguday, Diffun, and Aglipay), and northern Benguet (Buguias, Mankayan, Bakun, and Kibungan).
PAGASA said the highest wind signal that may be raised throughout Kiyapo's passage is Signal No. 2.
However, Signal No. 3 cannot be ruled out if Kiyapo intensifies into a severe tropical storm while traversing the Batanes and Babuyan Islands.
Rainfall outlook
Meanwhile, Kiyapo or the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” will bring moderate to heavy rainfall of 50 to 100 millimeters over Cagayan, Apayao, Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Benguet, La Union, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental on Friday.
Kiyapo may also bring heavy to intense rainfall of 100 to 200 millimeters over Abra and Ilocos Sur.
Moreover, the weather disturbance may cause scattered rains and thunderstorms over Metro Manila, Pangasinan, the rest of Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and Romblon.

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