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PAGASA — Updated 2026

Typhoon Season Philippines 2026 —
PAGASA Signals, Dates & What To Do

The Philippines sits in the world's most active typhoon belt. Every year, around 20 tropical cyclones enter or form within Philippine waters — and knowing PAGASA's signal system could save your life. Here's everything you need before the next bagyo.

Typhoon Signals 1–5 June–November Season Preparedness Guide PAGASA Hotline 1555
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June–Nov
Official Typhoon Season
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20 / Year
Avg Typhoons (PAGASA)
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Signal 1–5
PAGASA Warning Scale
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1555
PAGASA Free Hotline

PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals

PAGASA Signal Numbers 1–5 Explained

PAGASA issues Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals (TCWS) to warn communities of incoming wind hazards. Higher signal numbers mean stronger winds and a shorter time to prepare or evacuate.

Signal No. Wind Speed What It Means Time to Impact Action
#1 Signal #1
30–60 kph
Gusts up to 75 kph		 Typhoon possible within the forecast area 36 hours Monitor updates
#2 Signal #2
61–120 kph
Gusts up to 150 kph		 Typhoon likely to make landfall 24 hours Prepare go-bag
#3 Signal #3
121–170 kph
Gusts up to 220 kph		 Destructive typhoon approaching 18 hours Ready to evacuate
#4 Signal #4
171–220 kph
Gusts up to 285 kph		 Very destructive typhoon imminent 12 hours Evacuate now
#5 Signal #5
>220 kph
Gusts exceed 285 kph		 Catastrophic / super typhoon 12 hours Mandatory evacuation

Source: PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration). Wind speeds refer to maximum sustained surface winds averaged over a 10-minute period. TCWS levels may be raised or lowered as the storm evolves.

Monthly Activity Breakdown

Philippines Typhoon Season Timeline

While typhoons can strike any month, activity peaks sharply from August through October. Here's what to expect each month of the year.

Jan
0–1
typhoons
Feb
0–1
typhoons
Mar
0–1
typhoons
Apr
0–1
typhoons
May
1
typhoon avg
Jun
1–2
typhoons avg
Jul
2–3
typhoons avg
Aug
3
typhoons avg
Most Active
Sep
3–4
typhoons avg
Peak
Oct
3–4
typhoons avg
Nov
2
typhoons avg
Dec
1
typhoon avg
Season Start (June)

Typhoon activity begins picking up as warm sea-surface temperatures in the Western Pacific fuel tropical cyclone formation. Luzon is first to become vulnerable.

Peak (September–October)

Sea surface temperatures reach their annual high and atmospheric conditions are most favorable for typhoon development. An average of 3–4 storms are active in Philippine waters each month during this period.

Season Wind-Down (November)

Activity starts to decrease but late-season typhoons can be especially dangerous — Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) struck on November 8, 2013. Never drop your guard until December.

Typhoon Preparedness Guide

Before, During & After a Typhoon

Knowing what to do at each stage of a typhoon is the most important thing you can prepare. Follow these NDRRMC-aligned steps to protect yourself and your family.

Before the Typhoon

  • Prepare a 72-hour go-bag — water (3L/person/day), food, medicines, flashlight, radio, phone charger, copies of IDs and documents in waterproof pouches.
  • Monitor PAGASA advisories — call 1555 (free, all networks) or check bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph every few hours as the storm approaches.
  • Identify your evacuation center — contact your barangay captain to confirm the nearest designated evacuation center and the quickest safe route.
  • Secure your home — reinforce windows, bring outdoor furniture inside, trim branches near the house, and elevate valuables off the ground floor.
  • Charge all devices and power banks — fill bathtubs and buckets with water in case supply is cut. Store emergency cash (ATMs may go offline).
  • Save emergency numbers — 911 (NDRRMC), 1555 (PAGASA), 160 (BFP), 117 (PNP), 143 (Red Cross). Tell family your plan.

During the Typhoon

  • Signal 1–2: Stay indoors. Avoid unnecessary travel. Stay away from windows and glass doors. Keep monitoring PAGASA updates every hour.
  • Signal 3–5: Evacuate immediately when ordered by your LGU or barangay. Do not wait for flooding to begin — roads can become impassable quickly.
  • Avoid flood zones, rivers, and creeks — flash floods can rise in minutes. Never attempt to cross flooded roads on foot or by vehicle.
  • Do not go outside during the eye of the typhoon. The calm eye passage is temporary — violent winds return from the opposite direction.
  • Stay in touch — text is more reliable than voice calls during disasters. Keep family updated on your location. Use FM radio if data is down.
  • If trapped by floodwater, move to the highest point of your building and call 911 or signal for help. Do not attempt to swim through flood water.

After the Typhoon

  • Wait for official all-clear from PAGASA and your LGU before returning home. Typhoon remnants and secondary hazards persist for 12–24 hours after landfall.
  • Beware of downed power lines — never touch or approach them. Assume all downed lines are live and report immediately to Meralco (16211) or your local electric utility.
  • Inspect your home carefully before re-entering — check for structural damage, gas leaks, and electrical hazards. Open windows to ventilate.
  • Document all damage with photos and videos before cleaning up. This is important for insurance claims and government disaster assistance (DSWD, NDRRMC).
  • Boil water before drinking — floodwater contaminates water supply systems. Use only bottled water or boiled water until authorities give the all-clear.
  • Assist neighbors — check on the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable in your community. Report missing persons to 911 or your local DRRMO.

Where to Get Updates

PAGASA Monitoring Resources

During typhoon season, reliable information can mean the difference between life and death. Bookmark these official sources and use them every time a tropical cyclone enters Philippine waters.

PAGASA Hotline 1555

Free to call from any mobile network or landline, 24 hours a day during active typhoon advisories. Get the latest TCWS signals and bulletin updates directly.

Call 1555
PAGASA Official Website

Tropical cyclone bulletins, public storm warning signal maps, rainfall advisories, and 10-day weather forecasts. The authoritative source for all typhoon data in the Philippines.

Visit PAGASA
NDRRMC Hotline 911

The national emergency hotline operates 24/7 and coordinates rescue, relief, and response during all disasters including typhoons. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

Call 911
ProjectLIGTAS Disaster Map

Real-time community flood reports and emergency incident map for Metro Manila. See where flooding is actively occurring, access evacuation centers, and report incidents near you.

View Live Map
Key Emergency Numbers
911 — NDRRMC (National Emergency) 1555 — PAGASA (Weather, Free) 117 — PNP Police 160 — BFP Fire 143 — Red Cross 16211 — Meralco (Downed Lines)

Frequently Asked Questions

Typhoon Season Philippines — FAQs

Everything Filipinos ask about typhoon season, PAGASA signals, and how to stay safe.

Typhoon season in the Philippines officially runs from June to November, with the most active period between September and October. However, typhoons can and do occur outside this window — as early as January and as late as December. The Philippines is one of the most typhoon-prone nations on Earth, with an average of 20 tropical cyclones entering or forming within Philippine waters each year, of which roughly 8–9 make landfall.
PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) #1 is issued when a typhoon or tropical storm could bring winds of 30–60 kph with gusts up to 75 kph within the next 36 hours. During Signal #1, classes may be suspended in some areas at the discretion of LGUs, but there is generally no immediate danger. Residents should monitor PAGASA updates closely, prepare their go-bag, and identify their evacuation route in case the storm intensifies and a higher signal is raised.
During Signal #3, a destructive typhoon is expected to bring winds of 121–170 kph within 18 hours. You should:
  1. Be ready to evacuate the moment your LGU or barangay orders it — do not wait.
  2. Grab your go-bag with documents, medications, water, food, and cash.
  3. Move to your designated evacuation center immediately if you are in a flood-prone, coastal, or landslide-risk area.
  4. Avoid rivers, esteros, and low-lying roads — flash floods can occur rapidly.
  5. Stay indoors away from windows if you cannot evacuate; move to the strongest part of the building.
Do not underestimate Signal #3. Historically, many typhoon fatalities in the Philippines occur when people delay evacuation.
Based on PAGASA historical data, an average of 20 tropical cyclones enter or develop within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) each year. Of these, approximately 8 to 9 make landfall on Philippine territory. The country's location in the Western Pacific places it directly in the path of some of the world's most powerful tropical storms. Luzon — particularly the Bicol region, Eastern Samar, and the Cagayan Valley — bears the brunt of the most frequent landfalls.
A super typhoon is defined as a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of at least 150 mph (240 kph) or 130 knots, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). In PAGASA's warning system, a super typhoon triggers Signal #5 — the highest level — indicating catastrophic wind speeds exceeding 220 kph with gusts above 285 kph. The most devastating super typhoon in recorded history was Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), which made landfall in Eastern Visayas on November 8, 2013, with sustained winds of 315 kph and a massive storm surge that killed over 6,300 Filipinos.
The best way to stay informed during typhoon season in the Philippines:
  • Call 1555 — the PAGASA hotline, free from all networks, 24/7 during active weather disturbances.
  • Visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph — PAGASA's official website for tropical cyclone bulletins, signal maps, and rainfall advisories.
  • Listen to AM/FM radio — particularly DZRH (666 AM), DZMM (630 AM), or your local station, which broadcast PAGASA bulletins every 6 hours (more frequently during active typhoons).
  • Monitor NDRRMC social media — official updates are posted on the NDRRMC Facebook page during declared calamities.
  • Use ProjectLIGTAS — our live disaster map shows real-time community flood reports and emergency incidents in Metro Manila.
  • Follow your LGU / barangay — local officials coordinate evacuation orders and relief distribution. Get your barangay captain's number ahead of time.

Stay One Step Ahead of Every Typhoon

Knowing the signals is just the start. Build your go-bag, find your nearest evacuation center, and monitor live disaster reports — all free on ProjectLIGTAS.

Disaster Preparedness Guide Build Your Go-Bag Live Disaster Map

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