MANILA, Philippines – Super Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 over parts of Northern Luzon and Catanduanes.
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| Super Typhoon Inday (Bavi) satellite image as of 7:40AM, July 8, 2026. Photo courtesy: PAGASA |
In its 4:00 a.m. bulletin on Wednesday, PAGASA said the center of the eye of Inday was estimated at 1,405 kilometers east of Northern Luzon (16.8°N, 134.9°E).
The super typhoon packs maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h, gusts of up to 230 km/h, and a central pressure of 930 hPa. It is moving westward at 25 km/h.
Strong to typhoon-force winds extend up to 900 kilometers from the center.
Areas under Signal No. 1
PAGASA has placed the following areas under TCWS No. 1, where winds of 39 to 61 km/h may be experienced within the next 36 hours, posing a minimal to minor threat to life and property:
- Batanes
- Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands
- Northern and central portions of Isabela (Santo Tomas, Aurora, Santa Maria, Quezon, San Mariano, Naguilian, Dinapigue, Roxas, Luna, Delfin Albano, City of Cauayan, San Pablo, Ilagan City, Benito Soliven, Tumauini, Cabagan, Reina Mercedes, San Manuel, Palanan, Cabatuan, Quirino, Divilacan, Gamu, Mallig, Maconacon, Burgos, San Guillermo, Angadanan, Alicia, and San Mateo)
- Apayao
- Eastern portion of Kalinga (Pinukpuk, City of Tabuk, and Rizal)
- Northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag)
- Northern and central portions of Catanduanes (Pandan, Caramoran, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga, Gigmoto, Baras, and San Miguel)
Signal No. 2 or 3 still possible
PAGASA said the highest tropical cyclone wind signal that may be hoisted during Inday's passage is TCWS No. 2 or No. 3, depending on the cyclone's track and intensity.
The weather bureau also warned that heavy rainfall, severe winds, and other hazards may still be experienced even in areas outside the forecast track and forecast confidence cone.
Meanwhile, the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and the outer circulation of Super Typhoon Inday will bring strong to gale-force gusts, particularly in coastal and upland areas exposed to the winds.
Track and intensity outlook
PAGASA said Inday is forecast to continue moving generally westward over the next 24 hours before turning northwestward while remaining over the Philippine Sea.
The super typhoon is expected to make its closest approach to Extreme Northern Luzon by Friday, July 10, before heading toward the southern islands of Japan and the sea north of Taiwan.
Inday is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday, July 11, and make landfall over the eastern coast of mainland China by Sunday, July 12.
PAGASA said Inday will likely maintain its super typhoon strength until Thursday before weakening into a typhoon by Thursday afternoon or evening. Despite the gradual weakening, the cyclone is expected to remain a typhoon throughout the rest of the forecast period.
Residents in areas under tropical cyclone wind signals and those likely to be affected by the enhanced Habagat are advised to monitor the latest PAGASA bulletins and follow the instructions of local authorities.
— The Summit Express
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