QUEENIE SLIGHTLY INTENSIFIES AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE WEST NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA. Location of eye/center : The center of Tropical Storm QUEENIE was estimated based on all available data at at 745 km East of Basco, Batanes (20.7, 129.1). Strength : Maximum winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 105 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move West Northwestward at 20 kph Forecast position : Sep 26, 2026 02:00 AM - 615 km East of Itbayat, Batanes Sep 26, 2026 02:00 PM - 590 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes Sep 27, 2026 02:00 AM - 670 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes Sep 27, 2026 02:00 PM - 815 km Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) Sep 28, 2026 02:00 AM - 980 km Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) Sep 28, 2026 02:00 PM - 1,165 km Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS QUEENIE is unlikely to directly affect the country throughout the forecast period. HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook Coastal waters have forecast wave heights of less than 2.0 m. TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK QUEENIE will move west northwestward today before moving northwestward tomorrow (26 September) morning. By tomorrow afternoon, the tropical cyclone is forecast to decelerate as it begins to turn from north northwestward to north northeastward. On the forecast track, the center of QUEENIE will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between Sunday (27 September) afternoon or evening. Outside the PAR, QUEENIE will accelerate as it moves northeastward away from the country. This tropical cyclone will gradually intensify while inside PAR. It may reach typhoon category by Sunday.
QUEENIE MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT DECELERATES WHILE OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA. Location of eye/center : The center of Severe Tropical Storm QUEENIE was estimated based on all available data at at 600 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (22.3, 127.4). Strength : Maximum winds of 95 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 115 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move Northwestward at 15 kph Forecast position : Sep 26, 2026 02:00 PM - 590 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes Sep 27, 2026 02:00 AM - 650 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes Sep 27, 2026 02:00 PM - 790 km Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes Sep 28, 2026 02:00 AM - 935 km Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) Sep 28, 2026 02:00 PM - 1,105 km Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) Sep 29, 2026 02:00 AM - 1,350 km Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS QUEENIE is unlikely to directly affect the country throughout the forecast period. HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters: Up to 2.0 m: The northern seaboard of Batanes 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 QUEENIE will continue decelerating while moving north northwestward in the next 12 hours then turn north northeastward by tomorrow (27 September) morning. On the forecast track, the center of QUEENIE will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between tomorrow afternoon and evening. Outside the PAR, it will accelerate northeastward towards the sea east of mainland Japan. This tropical cyclone will likely intensify into a typhoon this evening or tomorrow and will strengthen further while moving over the sea south of Okinawa Islands. After reaching peak intensity, QUEENIE will begin to weaken by Monday (28 September).
Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of Severe Tropical Storm "QUEENIE" was estimated based on all available data at 615 km East of Itbayat, Batanes (22.1°N 127.6°E) with maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 115 km/h. It is moving Northwestward at 15 km/h. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao. The 12-hour rainfall forecast is light to occasionally moderate rains and thunderstorms. WATERCOURSES LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Agusan Del Norte** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lake-Mainit-Tubay, Asiga, Agusan, Linugos, Cabadbaran, and Agusan. + **Dinagat Islands** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Malinao Inlet and Gaas Lulet. + **Surigao Del Norte** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Surigao and Magallanes. + **Agusan Del Sur** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Ojot, Wawa, Libang, Maosam, Kasilan, Gibong, Adgaoan, Simulao, Kayonan and Andanan. + **Surigao Del Sur** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Cantilan, Carac-An, Tandag, Tago, Hubo-Oteiza, Hinatuan, Bislig, and Agusan.
People living near the mountain slopes and in the low lying areas of the above mentioned river systems and the **Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils** concerned still advised to take necessary precautionary measures.
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