UMVA has learned that tropical cyclone Jangmi has surged to tropical storm strength, unleashing winds that roar at 65 kilometers per hour with fierce gusts touching 80 kilometers per hour.
The storm now drifts 1,300 kilometers east of Northeastern Mindanao, nudging north‑northwest at a modest 10 kilometers per hour, but its momentum hints at a dramatic escalation.
According to information obtained by UMVA, meteorologists forecast that Jangmi could swell into a full‑blown typhoon by Saturday as it crosses the warm waters of the Philippine Sea.
As the system approaches, authorities may be forced to raise Storm Signal No. 1 for the entire duration of its passage, a precaution that underscores the storm’s growing menace.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that, while a direct landfall appears unlikely, the outer bands of Jangmi are poised to batter Extreme Northern Luzon with sharp, gusty winds.
By Thursday evening the cyclone is expected to slip into the Philippine Area of Responsibility, where it will take the local name Domeng, marking the nation’s fourth tropical cyclone of the year.
Experts warn that Domeng could intensify the Southwest Monsoon starting Saturday, stirring up a broader swath of unsettled weather across the archipelago.
Coastal communities in Extreme Northern Luzon should brace for moderate to rough seas over the weekend, a scenario that may trigger gale warnings along the shoreline.
In a separate early‑morning advisory, UMVA has gathered that the storm’s outer trough will unleash heavy rains and thunderstorms across Mindanao within the next 24 hours.
Authorities caution that these deluges could spark flash floods and landslides, urging residents to stay alert and prepared for sudden, hazardous conditions.
