26/05/2026
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORECAST
Issued: May 26, 2026 — 1:05 PM JST(Based on JMA analysis at May 26, 2026 — 12:00 PM JST / 03:00 UTC May 26)
At 12:00 PM JST, the center of Tropical Depression a was estimated based on all available data near 8.4°N, 140.4°E, about 280 km east-southeast of Colonia, Yap. The system is moving west-northwest slowly.
▪️ Central pressure: 1004 hPa
▪️ Maximum sustained winds near center: 55 kph
▪️ Maximum gusts: 85 kph
24-Hour Forecast (Valid May 27, 2026 — 12:00 PM JST)Forecast center: 9.5°N, 137.3°E — about 90 km west of Colonia, Yap.
▪️ Movement: west-northwest at 15 kph
▪️ Central pressure: 1002 hPa
▪️ Maximum sustained winds: 65 kph
▪️ Maximum gusts: 95 kph
▪️ Radius of probability circle: 130 km
▪️ Grade: Tropical Storm
45-Hour Forecast (Valid May 28, 2026 — 9:00 AM JST)
Forecast center: 12.3°N, 136.0°E — about 386 km northwest of Colonia, Yap.
▪️ Movement: north-northwest at 15 kph
▪️ Central pressure: 998 hPa
▪️ Maximum sustained winds: 85 kph
▪️ Maximum gusts: 120 kph
▪️ Radius of probability circle: 200 km
▪️ Grade: Tropical Storm
69-Hour Forecast (Valid May 29, 2026 — 9:00 AM JST)
Forecast center: 15.2°N, 134.4°E — about 1017 km east-northeast of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar.
▪️ Movement: north-northwest at 15 kph
▪️ Central pressure: 990 hPa
▪️ Maximum sustained winds: 100 kph
▪️ Maximum gusts: 150 kph
▪️ Radius of probability circle: 260 km
▪️ Grade: Severe Tropical Storm
93-Hour Forecast (Valid May 30, 2026 — 9:00 AM JST)Forecast center: 17.8°N, 132.3°E — about 960 km northeast of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar.
▪️ Movement: northwest at 15 kph
▪️ Central pressure: 985 hPa
▪️ Maximum sustained winds: 100 kph
▪️ Maximum gusts: 150 kph
▪️ Radius of probability circle: 330 km
▪️ Grade: Severe Tropical Storm
117-Hour Forecast (Valid May 31, 2026 — 9:00 AM JST)Forecast center: 20.3°N, 130.6°E — about 900 km east of Basco, Batanes.
▪️ Movement: north-northwest at 15 kph
▪️ Central pressure: 980 hPa
▪️ Maximum sustained winds: 110 kph
▪️ Maximum gusts: 155 kph
▪️ Radius of probability circle: 440 km
▪️ Grade: Severe Tropical StormForecast
Outlook
Tropical Depression a is currently moving slowly west-northwestward over the western Pacific Ocean. The system is forecast to steadily intensify over the next 24 hours, upgrading to a Tropical Storm as it passes just west of Yap. By Thursday, the system will turn more north-northwestward across the Philippine Sea while continuously gathering strength. It is expected to upgrade into a Severe Tropical Storm by Friday, maintaining this high intensity over the weekend as it moves northwestward. While the storm is projected to remain well east of the Philippine landmass, its outer circulation will track along the eastern margins of the Philippine Area of Responsibility through Sunday.
Potential Impacts
▪️ Marine Hazards: Very rough to high seas are expected to develop around Yap State tonight through Wednesday as the storm intensifies and passes nearby. Swells generated by this system are forecast to propagate westward, reaching the eastern seaboard of Northern Luzon and the Batanes sector by Sunday, creating hazardous conditions for small watercraft.
▪️ Rainfall: Moderate to heavy rain is anticipated over Colonia and surrounding outer islands from Tuesday night into Wednesday, bringing a risk of localized flooding. No direct rainband impacts are expected for mainland sections of the Philippines, though peripheral cloudiness could affect extreme Northern Luzon by late Sunday.
▪️ Wind: Gusty conditions will affect Yap State starting tonight, with gale-force winds expanding up to 95 kph near the center by Wednesday afternoon. Wind impacts for the Philippine landmass are currently projected to be negligible, though open waters over the northern Philippine Sea will experience storm-force gusts up to 155 kph over the weekend.