Typhoon Inday (international name Bavi) continued to weaken early Friday morning as it accelerated northwestward over waters east of Batanes, with the state weather bureau maintaining Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over the province, according to the 5 a.m. bulletin released by DOST-PAGASA on July 10, 2026.
As of 4 a.m. Friday, the typhoon's center was located 620 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts reaching up to 185 kph. The storm carried a central pressure of 955 hPa and was moving northwestward at 20 kph.
Wind Signals Covering Northern Luzon
PAGASA's 5 a.m. bulletin placed Signal No. 2 — which warns of gale-force winds between 62 and 88 kph expected within 24 hours — over Batanes, the eastern portion of the Babuyan Islands, and the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan, including the municipality of Santa Ana. The weather bureau said minor to moderate threats to life and property are possible across these areas.
Signal No. 1, covering strong winds of 39 to 61 kph, remained in effect over the rest of the Babuyan Islands, the rest of mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, the northern portion of Abra, Kalinga, the eastern portion of Mountain Province, the eastern portion of Ifugao, and Ilocos Norte.
Forecast Track: Closest Approach Friday Night, Exit by Saturday
PAGASA said Inday is forecast to continue moving northwestward while remaining over the Philippine Sea. The typhoon is expected to pass closest to extreme Northern Luzon between Friday night and Saturday morning before heading toward the southern islands of Japan.
The weather bureau said Inday may make landfall or pass close to the northern coast of Taiwan after leaving Philippine waters. It is then projected to make landfall over the eastern coast of mainland China by Saturday evening or early Sunday, at which point it is expected to weaken into a severe tropical storm as it moves further inland.
PAGASA said Inday will likely exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday morning or afternoon. The agency cautioned, however, that heavy rainfall and severe winds may still be experienced outside the official forecast track, and that the storm's path may still shift within the forecast confidence cone.
Enhanced Southwest Monsoon Extends Hazards Nationwide
Beyond the areas covered by wind signals in Northern Luzon, PAGASA warned that the enhanced southwest monsoon — boosted by the outer circulation of Inday — will bring strong to gale-force wind gusts across most of the country on Friday and Saturday.
By Sunday, PAGASA said these gusts are expected over most of Luzon and the Visayas, as well as parts of Mindanao including Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, and Davao Oriental. Coastal and upland areas exposed to the wind will be particularly affected, the agency said.
Dangerous Seas Along Northern and Eastern Luzon Coasts
A gale warning remained in effect over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon as of Friday morning. PAGASA forecast seas of up to 7 meters over the northern and eastern seaboards of Batanes — conditions classified as phenomenal and extremely dangerous for all vessel types.
Very rough conditions were also forecast around the Babuyan Islands, mainland Cagayan, and Isabela. The weather bureau said sea travel is risky for all types of vessels in these waters and urged mariners to remain in port or seek safe harbor until conditions improve.
Operators of smaller craft, including motorbancas, were likewise warned against venturing out over rough and moderate-to-rough waters across much of the archipelago, according to PAGASA's bulletin.
Safety Advisories for Flood- and Landslide-Prone Communities
PAGASA advised residents in areas prone to flooding, landslides, and storm surge to closely monitor official advisories and heed evacuation orders and other instructions issued by local government officials.
The agency's strong-to-gale-force wind gusts advisory — covering coastal and upland areas across a wide swath of the country through the weekend — underscores the reach of the storm's influence even as it weakens and moves away from the main Philippine landmass.
PAGASA said its next bulletin was scheduled for release at 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2026.
By the Numbers
- 620 km — Distance of Inday's center east of Basco, Batanes, as of 4 a.m. Friday
- 150 kph — Maximum sustained winds near the typhoon's center
- 185 kph — Peak wind gusts recorded near the center
- 955 hPa — Central pressure of the typhoon
- 20 kph — Speed of the typhoon moving northwestward
- 860 km — Radius of strong to typhoon-force winds extending from the center
- 7 meters — Maximum forecast wave height over Batanes' northern and eastern seaboards
- 62–88 kph — Gale-force wind range under Signal No. 2
- 39–61 kph — Strong wind range under Signal No. 1
Why This Matters
Although Typhoon Inday is weakening and expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday, its enhanced southwest monsoon is set to push dangerous wind conditions across most of the country — including parts of the Visayas and Mindanao — well into the weekend. The gale warning and seas of up to 7 meters pose serious risks to maritime operations and coastal communities along Northern Luzon's seaboards. Residents and mariners across multiple regions face real threats from flooding, landslides, storm surge, and rough seas even as the storm's core moves away.
Photo credit: Photo from DOST-PAGASA