MANILA, Philippines - The weather bureau raised Signal No. 4 for the province of Dinagat Islands, as well as the islands of Siargao and Bucas Grande in Surigao del Norte province, due to Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) early Monday afternoon, November 3.
Tino was located 235 kilometers east southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, as of 1 pm on Monday. The typhoon is moving west at 25 kilometers per hour, still with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gustiness of up to 150 km/h.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 2 pm bulletin that rapid intensification remains likely for Tino, and the typhoon's maximum sustained winds could reach 150 to 165 km/h. If it peaks within that range, it would no longer reach super typhoon category, as a super typhoon has maximum sustained winds of at least 185 km/h.
Tino is still projected to make landfall in Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, or Dinagat Islands on Monday evening or early Tuesday morning, November 4.
Afterwards, it is expected to cross the Visayas and the northern portion of Palawan before emerging over the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday afternoon, November 5.
Here is the full list of areas where tropical cyclone wind signals are in effect as of 2 pm on Monday:
Typhoon-force winds (118 to 184 km/h), significant to severe threat to life and property
Storm-force winds (89 to 117 km/h), moderate to significant threat to life and property
Gale-force winds (62 to 88 km/h), minor to moderate threat to life and property
Strong winds (39 to 61 km/h), minimal to minor threat to life and property
The surge of the northeast monsoon or amihan will also bring strong to gale-force gusts to areas not under a wind signal in these regions and provinces:
For rainfall, PAGASA maintained its outlook issued at 11 am on Monday. Areas affected by Tino face floods and landslides as the typhoon is unleashing moderate to torrential rain.
Monday noon, November 3, to Tuesday noon, November 4
Tuesday noon, November 4, to Wednesday noon, November 5
Wednesday noon, November 5, to Thursday noon, November 6
A few provinces are seeing moderate to heavy rain from the shear line, too.
Monday noon, November 3, to Tuesday noon, November 4
Tuesday noon, November 4, to Wednesday noon, November 5
Wednesday noon, November 5, to Thursday noon, November 6
In addition, there is still a high risk of "life-threatening and damaging" storm surges with peak heights exceeding 3 meters in Masbate, Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Misamis Oriental, and Camiguin within 48 hours. Check the specific cities and municipalities here.
The weather bureau also maintained its warnings for seaboards as Tino nears landmass.
Up to very rough to high seas (travel is risky for all vessels)
Up to rough seas (small vessels should not venture out to sea)
Up to moderate to rough seas (small vessels should take precautionary measures or avoid sailing, if possible)
Tino is seen to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Thursday morning, November 6.
It is the Philippines' 20th tropical cyclone for 2025, and the first for November. PAGASA expects two or three tropical cyclones to form within or enter PAR during the month. - Rappler.com