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25/11/2025

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 11
Tropical Depression
Issued at 11:00 AM, 25 November 2025
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 2:00 PM today.

TROPICAL DEPRESSION “VERBENA” HAS PASSED OVER GUIMARAS AND SOUTHWESTERN PANAY AND IS NOW OVER THE SULU SEA

• Location of Center (10:00 AM):
The center of Tropical Depression VERBENA was estimated based on all available data including those from Iloilo Doppler Weather Radar over the coastal waters of Hamtic, Antique (10.6°N, 121.8°E).

• Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa.

• Present Movement:
West northwestward at 35 km/h

• Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong winds extend outwards up to 250 km from the center

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT

TCWS No. 1
➣ Wind threat: Strong winds
➣ Warning lead time: 36 hours
➣ Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
➣ Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property

LUZON:
Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, the northern and central portions of Palawan (Araceli, Taytay, El Nido, Dumaran, Roxas, San Vicente, Puerto Princesa City) including Calamian, Cuyo, and Cagayancillo Islands, and mainland Masbate (Balud, Mandaon, Milagros, Cawayan, Placer, Pio V. Corpuz, Esperanza, Uson, Dimasalang, City of Masbate, Mobo, Palanas, Aroroy, Cataingan, Baleno)

VISAYAS:
Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Cebu

OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS

➣ Heavy Rainfall Outlook

Refer to Weather Advisory No. 22 issued at 11:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Shear Line and VERBENA. Link: tinyurl.com/wxadvisory

➣ Severe Winds

The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.

• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.

Due to the possibility of reaching tropical storm category while near the northern portion of Palawan, the highest wind signal that will be hoisted during the passage of VERBENA will be Wind Signal No. 2.

Furthermore, the surge of Northeast Monsoon and VERBENA will also bring gusty conditions reaching strong to gale-force strength over the following areas not under Wind Signal (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):

• Today: Luzon, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Zamboanga del Norte.
• Tomorrow (26 November): Luzon, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands.
• Thursday (27 November): Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, MIMAROPA, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, and Western Visayas.

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS

A Gale Warning is in effect over the seaboards of Northern Luzon. Refer to Gale Warning No. 6 issued at 5:00 AM today. Link: tinyurl.com/gale-warning

➣ 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook

Up to very rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 6.0 m: The seaboards of Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur.
• Up to 5.0 m: The seaboards of Kalayaan Islands, the northern seaboard of mainland Cagayan
• Up to 4.5 m: The remaining seaboards of Ilocos Region and mainland Cagayan
• Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside.

Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 4.0 m: The western seaboards of northern mainland Palawan and Calamian Islands.
• Up to 3.5 m: The seaboards of Isabela, Aurora, northern mainland Quezon, Camarines Norte, Antique, and Cuyo Islands; western seaboard of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands; the eastern seaboards of Albay and Sorsogon, the southern seaboards of Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro; the northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands, Catanduanes, and Northern Samar; the remaining seaboards of northern mainland Palawan and Calamian Islands.
• Up to 3.0 m: The western seaboard of Bataan; the eastern seaboards of Eastern Samar and Dinagat Islands, the northern and eastern seaboards of Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced of operating ill-equipped vessels.

Up to moderate to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The seaboards of Marinduque, Romblon, Aklan, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Occidental; the eastern seaboards of Oriental Mindoro, Camarines Sur, and Davao Oriental; the western seaboard of Negros Occidental and the rest of Palawan; the remaining seaboard of Quezon, Catanduanes.
• Up to 2.0 m: The seaboard of Batangas and Bantayan Islands; the northern seaboard of Negros Occidental, the remaining seaboards of Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Bicol Region, and Northern Samar.
• Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• It must be emphasized that heavy rainfall and severe winds may still be experienced in localities outside the landfall point and the forecast confidence cone. Refer to “Other Hazards affecting Land Areas” for more details. Furthermore, the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.
• On the track forecast, VERBENA will move west northwestward over Sulu Sea, pass near or over Cuyo Islands this afternoon before making landfall over the northern portion of Palawan tonight. It will then emerge over the West Philippine Sea tomorrow (26 November) early morning, continue moving west northwestward, before turning more west southwestward on Thursday (27 November). VERBENA will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday early morning.
• VERBENA may reach tropical storm category near the northern portion of Palawan within the next 12 hours. Further intensification is likely once VERBENA reaches the West Philippine Sea. It may reach its peak intensity on late Thursday or early Friday (28 November).

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 2:00 PM today.

DOST-PAGASA

Link: tinyurl.com/TCB-VerbenaPH

25/11/2025

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 10
Tropical Depression
Issued at 8:00 AM, 25 November 2025
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 AM today.

TROPICAL DEPRESSION “VERBENA” MOVES WEST NORTHWESTWARD AND IS NOW OVER NEGROS ORIENTAL

Location of Center (7:00 AM):
The center of Tropical Depression VERBENA was estimated based on all available data including those from Iloilo Doppler Weather Radar in the vicinity of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental (10.4°N, 123.2°E).

Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa.

Present Movement:
West northwestward at 20 km/h

Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong winds extend outwards up to 200 km from the center

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No. 1
Wind threat: Strong winds
Warning lead time: 36 hours
Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property

Luzon:
Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, the northern and central portions of Palawan (Araceli, Taytay, El Nido, Dumaran, Roxas, San Vicente, Puerto Princesa City) including Calamian, Cuyo, and Cagayancillo Islands, and mainland Masbate (Balud, Mandaon, Milagros, Cawayan, Placer, Pio V. Corpuz, Esperanza, Uson, Dimasalang, City of Masbate, Mobo, Palanas, Aroroy, Cataingan, Baleno)

Visayas:
Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Cebu, Bohol, Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, and Southern Leyte

Mindanao:
Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, the northern portion of Surigao del Sur (Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza, Cortes, San Miguel, City of Tandag, Tago), Agusan del Norte, the northeastern portion of Agusan del Sur (Sibagat), Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, the northern portion of Misamis Occidental (Sapang Dalaga, Calamba, Baliangao, Plaridel, Lopez Jaena, Oroquieta City, Aloran, Panaon, Jimenez, Concepcion), and the northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte (Jose Dalman, Manukan, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, Dipolog City, Polanco, Piñan, Dapitan City, La Libertad, Sibutad, Rizal, Mutia)

OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 21 issued at 5:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Shear Line and VERBENA.

Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.

• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.

Furthermore, the surge of Northeast Monsoon and VERBENA will also bring gusty conditions reaching strong to gale-force strength over the following areas not under Wind Signal (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):

• Today: Luzon, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Zamboanga del Norte.
• Tomorrow (26 November): Luzon, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands.
• Thursday (27 November): Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, MIMAROPA, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, and Western Visayas.

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
A Gale Warning is in effect over the seaboards of Northern Luzon. For more details, refer to Gale Warning No. 6 issued at 5:00 AM today. Link: tinyurl.com/gale-warning

24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Up to very rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 5.5 m: The seaboards of Batanes, Cagayan, and Ilocos Region.
• Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside.

Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 4.0 m: The seaboards of Isabela, Aurora, northern mainland Quezon, Camarines Norte, and Kalayaan Islands; the northern seaboard of Camarines Sur; the eastern seaboards of Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands; the northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands, Catanduanes, Northern Samar, and Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands.
• Up to 3.5 m: The seaboards of Zambales, Antique, and the northern Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands; the southern seaboards of Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.
• Up to 3.0 m: The seaboards of Lubang Island and Surigao del Sur; the eastern seaboards of the rest of Quezon, Camarines Sur, and Davao Oriental; the western seaboard of Occidental Mindoro; the remaining seaboard of Catanduanes.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced of operating ill-equipped vessels.

Up to moderate to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The seaboards of Romblon, Marinduque, Negros Occidental, Bantayan Islands, Cagayancillo Islands, and Davao Occidental; the western seaboard of Bataan, Cavite, the rest of Palawan; the remaining seaboards of Quezon, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, and Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands.
• Up to 2.0 m: The seaboards of Northern Mindanao and Zamboanga del Norte; the western seaboards of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi; the remaining seaboards of Batangas, MIMAROPA, Visayas, and Caraga Region.
• Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• It must be emphasized that heavy rainfall and severe winds may still be experienced in localities outside the landfall point and the forecast confidence cone. Refer to “Other Hazards affecting Land Areas” for more details. Furthermore, the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.
• On the track forecast, VERBENA will continue moving west northwestward across Visayas and the northern portion of Palawan today before emerging over the West Philippine Sea by tomorrow (26 November) morning. It will then turn westward and pass north of Kalayaan Islands and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday (27 November) morning.
• VERBENA will likely continue crossing Visayas as a tropical depression. It may reach tropical storm category either before reaching northern Palawan or once over the West Philippine Sea. VERBENA may peak at severe tropical storm category while in the middle of the West Philippine Sea north of Kalayaan Islands.

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 11:00 AM today.

DOST-PAGASA

Link: tinyurl.com/VerbenaPH

24/11/2025

SUSPENSION of WORK and CLASSES AT ALL LEVELS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025

In light of the expected landfall of Tropical Depression Verbena and to ensure the safety of its community, West Visayas State University suspends work operations and all classes today, November 25, 2025.

All synchronous and asynchronous classes are likewise suspended.

A skeleton workforce will remain at the WVSU Medical Center to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of frontline health services.

The General Services Office and Security Office are instructed to continue deployment of essential personnel for property and infrastructure safeguarding.

Satellite campuses are instructed to follow the directives of their respective local government units.

We ask everyone to stay safe and updated through official WVSU channels and government advisories.

24/11/2025

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 9
Tropical Depression
Issued at 5:00 AM, 25 November 2025
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 8:00 AM today.

TROPICAL DEPRESSION “VERBENA” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT MOVES NORTHWESTWARD TOWARDS NEGROS ISLAND REGION.

Location of Center (4:00 AM):
The center of Tropical Depression VERBENA was estimated based on all available data including those from Iloilo Doppler Weather Radar over the coastal waters of Pinamungahan, Cebu (10.3°N, 123.5°E).

Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa.

Present Movement:
Northwestward at 25 km/h

Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong winds extend outwards up to 200 km from the center

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No. 1
Wind threat: Strong winds
Warning lead time: 36 hours
Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property

Luzon:
Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, the northern and central portions of Palawan (Araceli, Taytay, El Nido, Dumaran, Roxas, San Vicente, Puerto Princesa City) including Calamian, Cuyo, and Cagayancillo Islands, and mainland Masbate (Balud, Mandaon, Milagros, Cawayan, Placer, Pio V. Corpuz, Esperanza, Uson, Dimasalang, City of Masbate, Mobo, Palanas, Aroroy, Cataingan, Baleno)

Visayas:
Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Cebu, Bohol, Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, and Southern Leyte

Mindanao:
Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, the northern portion of Surigao del Sur (Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza, Cortes, San Miguel, City of Tandag, Tago), Agusan del Norte, the northeastern portion of Agusan del Sur (Sibagat), Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, the northern portion of Misamis Occidental (Sapang Dalaga, Calamba, Baliangao, Plaridel, Lopez Jaena, Oroquieta City, Aloran, Panaon, Jimenez, Concepcion), and the northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte (Jose Dalman, Manukan, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, Dipolog City, Polanco, Piñan, Dapitan City, La Libertad, Sibutad, Rizal, Mutia)

OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 21 issued at 5:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Shear Line and VERBENA.

Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.

• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.

Furthermore, the surge of Northeast Monsoon and VERBENA will also bring gusty conditions reaching strong to gale-force strength over the following areas not under Wind Signal (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):

• Today: Luzon, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Zamboanga del Norte
• Tomorrow (26 November): Luzon, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands.
• Thursday (27 November): Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, MIMAROPA, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, and Western Visayas.

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
A Gale Warning is in effect over the seaboards of Northern Luzon. For more details, refer to Gale Warning No. 6 issued at 5:00 AM today.

24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Up to very rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 5.5 m: The seaboards of Batanes, Cagayan, and Ilocos Region
• Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside.

Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 4.0 m: The seaboards of Isabela, Aurora, northern mainland Quezon, Camarines Norte, and Kalayaan Islands; the northern seaboard of Camarines Sur; the eastern seaboards of Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands; the northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands, Catanduanes, Northern Samar, and Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands.
• Up to 3.5 m: The seaboards of Zambales, Antique, and the northern Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands; the southern seaboards of Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.
• Up to 3.0 m: The seaboards of Lubang Island and Surigao del Sur; the eastern seaboards of the rest of Quezon, Camarines Sur, and Davao Oriental; the western seaboard of Occidental Mindoro; the remaining seaboard of Catanduanes.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced of operating ill-equipped vessels.

Up to moderate to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The seaboards of Romblon, Marinduque, Negros Occidental, Bantayan Islands, Cagayancillo Islands, and Davao Occidental; the western seaboard of Bataan, Cavite, the rest of Palawan; the remaining seaboards of Quezon, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, and Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands.
• Up to 2.0 m: The seaboards of Northern Mindanao and Zamboanga del Norte; the western seaboards of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi; the remaining seaboards of Batangas, MIMAROPA, Visayas, and Caraga Region.
• Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• It must be emphasized that heavy rainfall and severe winds may still be experienced in localities outside the landfall point and the forecast confidence cone. Refer to “Other Hazards affecting Land Areas” for more details. Furthermore, the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.
• At 2:40 AM today, VERBENA made landfall over Talisay, Cebu. On the track forecast, VERBENA will continue moving west northwestward across Visayas and the northern portion of Palawan today before emerging over the West Philippine Sea by tomorrow (26 November) morning. It will then turn westward and pass north of Kalayaan Islands and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday (27 November) morning.
• VERBENA will likely cross Visayas as a tropical depression. It may reach tropical storm category either before reaching northern Palawan or once over the West Philippine Sea. VERBENA may peak at severe tropical storm category while in the middle of the West Philippine Sea north of Kalayaan Islands.

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 8:00 AM today.

DOST-PAGASA
Link: tinyurl.com/VerbenaPH

24/11/2025

𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱; 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘

In light of the expected landfall of Tropical Depression Verbena and to ensure the safety of its community, West Visayas State University suspends all face-to-face classes on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

All classes will shift to mediated instruction, synchronous or asynchronous.

Work operations will continue at the University and the WVSU Medical Center to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of frontline health services.

Employees affected by the travel suspension can avail flexi-work arrangement.

Satellite campuses are instructed to follow the directives of their respective local government units.

We ask everyone to stay safe and updated through official WVSU channels and government advisories.

24/11/2025

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 4
Tropical Depression VERBENA
Issued at 5:00 PM, 24 November 2025
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 8:00 PM today.

TROPICAL DEPRESSION “VERBENA” HAS MADE LANDFALL OVER BAYABAS, SURIGAO DEL SUR AND IS NOW OVER AGUSAN DEL NORTE

• Location of Center (4:00 PM):
The center of Tropical Depression VERBENA was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Jabonga, Agusan del Norte (9.3°N, 125.6°E)

• Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 75 km/h, and central pressure of 1000 hPa

• Present Movement:
West northwestward at 30 km/h

• Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong winds extend outwards up to 200 km from the center

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT

TCWS No. 1
➣ Wind threat: Strong winds
➣ Warning lead time: 36 hours
➣ Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
➣ Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property

LUZON:
Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, the northern and central portions of Palawan (Araceli, Taytay, El Nido, Dumaran, Roxas, San Vicente, Puerto Princesa City) including Calamian, Cuyo, and Cagayancillo Islands, and mainland Masbate Balud, Mandaon, Milagros, Cawayan, Placer, Pio V. Corpuz, Esperanza, Uson, Dimasalang, City of Masbate, Mobo, Palanas, Aroroy, Cataingan, Baleno)

VISAYAS:
Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Cebu, Bohol, Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, and Southern Leyte

MINDANAO:
Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, and the northern portion of Bukidnon (Baungon, Libona, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao, Impasug-Ong, City of Malaybalay, Malitbog, Cabanglasan), the northern portion of Misamis Occidental (Sapang Dalaga, Calamba, Baliangao, Plaridel, Lopez Jaena, Oroquieta City, Aloran, Panaon, Jimenez, Concepcion), and the northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte (Jose Dalman, Manukan, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, Dipolog City, Polanco, Piñan, Dapitan City, La Libertad, Sibutad, Rizal, Mutia)

OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS

➣ Heavy Rainfall Outlook

Refer to Weather Advisory No. 19 issued at 5:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Shear Line and VERBENA. Link: tinyurl.com/wxadvisory

➣ Severe Winds

The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.

• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.

Furthermore, the surge of Northeast Monsoon and VERBENA will also bring gusty conditions reaching strong to gale-force strength over the following areas not under Wind Signal (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):

• Today: Luzon, Visayas, Surigao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, and Zamboanga del Norte
• Tomorrow (25 November): Luzon, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Zamboanga del Norte
• Wednesday (26 November): Luzon, Western Visayas, and Northern Samar

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS

A Gale Warning is in effect over the northern seaboard of Northern Luzon. For more details, refer to Gale Warning No. 4 issued at 5:00 PM today. Link: tinyurl.com/gale-warning

➣ 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook

Up to very rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 4.5 m: The seaboard of Batanes, Cagayan, and Ilocos Region
• Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside.

Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 4.0 m: The seaboards of Isabela, Aurora, northern mainland Quezon, Camarines Norte, and Kalayaan Islands; the northern seaboard of Camarines Sur; the eastern seaboards of Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands; the northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands, Catanduanes, Northern Samar, and Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands.
• Up to 3.5 m: The seaboards of Zambales, Antique, and the northern Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands; the southern seaboards of Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.
• Up to 3.0 m: The seaboards of Lubang Island and Surigao del Sur; the eastern seaboards of the rest of Quezon, Camarines Sur, and Davao Oriental; the western seaboard of Occidental Mindoro; the remaining seaboard of Catanduanes.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced of operating ill-equipped vessels.

Up to moderate to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The seaboards of Romblon, Marinduque, Negros Occidental, Bantayan Islands, Cagayancillo Islands, and Davao Occidental; the western seaboard of Bataan, Cavite, the rest of Palawan; the remaining seaboards of Quezon, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, and Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands.
• Up to 2.0 m: The seaboards of Northern Mindanao, and Zamboanga del Norte; the western seaboards of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi; the remaining seaboards of Batangas, MIMAROPA, Visayas, and Caraga Region.
• Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK

• It must be emphasized that heavy rainfall and severe winds may still be experienced in localities outside the landfall point and the forecast confidence cone. Refer to “Other Hazards affecting Land Areas” for more details. Furthermore, the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.
• On the track forecast, VERBENA will move across Caraga Region this afternoon through early evening, then accelerate across Visayas and the northern portion of Palawan between tonight and tomorrow evening, before emerging over the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday (26 November) morning. It will then turn westward and pass north of Kalayaan Islands and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday (27 November).
• VERBENA may slightly intensify prior to landfall but will likely cross Visayas as a tropical depression. It may reach tropical storm category either before reaching northern Palawan or once over the West Philippine Sea. VERBENA may peak at severe tropical storm category while in the middle of the West Philippine Sea north of Kalayaan Islands.

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 8:00 PM today.

DOST-PAGASA

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