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Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "LUIS" was estimated based on all available data at 130 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (15.9°N, 123.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is almost staitionary. The 12-hour rainfall forecast is moderate to heavy rains . WATERCOURSES STILL LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Isabela** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Dikatayan, Divilacan and Palanan-Pinacanauan. + **Cagayan** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Linao, Lower Abulug, Lower Pamplona, Cabicungan, Aunugay, Baua, Palawig and Taboan. + **Nueva Vizcaya** - All rivers and its tributaries + **Quirino** - All rivers and its tributaries

A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 39-61 kph or intermittent rains may be expected within 36 hours. LUIS MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT REMAINS STATIONARY OVER THE SEA EAST OF AURORA. Location of eye/center : The center of Tropical Depression LUIS was estimated based on all available data at at 130 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora (15.9, 123.3). Strength : Maximum winds of 55 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 70 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move Almost Stationary. Forecast position : Aug 03, 2026 02:00 PM - Over the coastal waters of Dinapigue, Isabela Aug 04, 2026 02:00 AM - In the vicinity of Palanan, Isabela Aug 04, 2026 02:00 PM - Over the coastal waters of Palanan, Isabela Aug 05, 2026 02:00 AM - 215 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Aug 05, 2026 02:00 PM - 420 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall Outlook Refer to Weather Advisory No. 6 issued at 5:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to TC LUIS and the Southwest Monsoon. 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. 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 LUIS will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds): Today and Tomorrow (04 August): Most of Luzon and Visayas, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Sarangani, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Wednesday (05 August): Most of Luzon and Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook Up to moderate to rough seas over the following coastal waters: Up to 2.5 m: The eastern seaboard of Isabela and Davao Oriental; the northeastern seaboard of Aurora. Up to 2.0 m: The seaboards of Batanes; the northern and eastern seaboards of Babuyan Islands; the eastern seaboards of mainland Cagayan, Pangasinan, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Occidental; the northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands, Catanduanes, and Northern Samar; the northern seaboards of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur; the southern seaboard of Davao Oriental. Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions. Other coastal waters have forecast wave heights of less than 2.0 m. 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. LUIS will move generally northwestward and may make landfall or pass close to Northern Luzon tonight or tomorrow (04 August) early morning. Afterwards, it will sharply turn east northeastward while moving away from the Philippine landmass. The forecast track is highly uncertain and may change in the succeeding bulletins. LUIS is forecast to remain as a tropical depression over majority of the forecast period and may be downgraded into a remnant low by Wednesday (05 August) before becoming fully assimilated into the circulation of Tropical Cyclone DOLPHIN.