This weather updates section provides "easy-to-understand" tropical cyclone information over the South China Sea and Northwest Pacific Basin (from Malay Peninsula - 100° E up to the International Date Line - 180°). This website is updated every 6 hours (12pm, 6pm, and 6am Philippine Time ~ GMT+8) during times of tropical cyclone activity except 12am Philippine Time (to be included if Tropical Cyclone will pass over the Philippine Islands or close to Bicol Region).

The tropical cyclone information available on this site are taken from different online meteorological agencies from around the world-wide web namely: WeatherPhilippines Foundation Inc., Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), U.S. Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, United Nations' Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) Tokyo-Typhoon Centre (Japan Meteorological Agency), & Hong Kong Observatory.

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) Advisory No. 09

Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) Advisory No. 09

TYPHOON KIKO (CHANTHU) ADVISORY NO. 09

Issued at: 7:00 PM PhT (11:00 GMT) Saturday, 11 September 2021
Next update: 7:00 AM PhT (23:00 GMT) Sunday, 12 September 2021
Current Status & OutlookKIKO (CHANTHU) is no longer a Super Typhoon as its core continues to deteriorate while moving slowly northward across the Bashi Channel, away from Itbayat Island…now approaching the Taiwanese Island of Lanyu.  However, the Batanes Group of Islands will continue to experience stormy weather tonight with improving weather conditions by tomorrow. 

24-hr Outlook: TY KIKO (CHANTHU) is forecast to accelerate slightly northward to north-northeastward for the next 24 hours, weakening to a Category 3 Typhoon. The decaying core (eye & eyewall) of this powerful typhoon will pass over or very close to Lanyu Island (Taiwan) by early tomorrow morning, and will be over the coastal waters of Northeastern Taiwan tomorrow afternoon.

Meanwhile, the presence of this tropical cyclone will continue to enhance the Southwest Monsoon Rains (Habagat) across Northern & Central Luzon including Occidental Mindoro, Panay, Romblon, Marinduque, Kalayaan Island Group, and Palawan this weekend.

Where is KIKO (CHANTHU)?As of 5:00 PM PhT today, September 11…0900 GMT:

  • Location of Center/Eye: Along the northern part of the Bashi Channel (near 21.3°N 121.8°E)
  • Distance 1: 57 km north of Itbayat, Batanes
  • Distance 2: 91 km north-northwest of Basco, Batanes
  • Distance 3: 138 km southeast of Hengchun, Taiwan
How strong is it?Maximum Sustained Winds (1-min avg): 230 kph near the center…Gustiness: 280 kph.
Past Movement (06 hrs)North @ 11 kph, towards the Coastal Waters of Eastern Taiwan.
Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s)
  • None.
What Philippine areas will be directly affected?Heavy to Extreme Rainfall (50 mm to >100 mm expected for 24 hrs):

  • Batanes & Babuyan Island Group – still prevailing until tonight.

Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):

  • Batanes Island Group – still prevailing until tonight.
Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+
  • Coastal Areas of Extreme Northern Luzon – still prevailing until tonight. 

+Waves of 2 to 6 meters in height are expected in storm surge-prone areas, particularly in coastal areas where the Tropical Cyclone is headedKindly visit the PAGASA Storm Surge Updates  for more details.

2-Day Forecast Outlook Summary**
  • SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Moving north to NNE. along the coastal waters of Northeastern Taiwan as it is about to leave the northern border of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)…weakens to a Category 3 TY…about 422 km N of Basco, Batanes [2PM Sept 12: 24.3°N 122.4°E @ 205 kph]Forecast ConfidenceHIGH
  • MONDAY AFTERNOON: Making landfall along the shoreline of Zhejiang Province, China...weakens into a Category 2 TY…about 73 km E of Ningbo, China [2PM Sept 13: 29.8°N 122.3°E @ 165 kph].  Forecast ConfidenceMEDIUM

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/hr per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

Other Storm's Meteorological Information
  • 24-hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 400 mm [Light to Extreme]
  • Minimum Central Pressure: 915 millibars (hPa)
  • Size of Rain Circulation (in Diameter): Average (625 km)
  • Size of Wind Circulation (55-kph Wind Diameter): Average (555 km)
  • Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): 230 km outward from the center
Information based on data collected by Typhoon2000 (T2k) shall not be taken as official data. Weather information broadcasted and distributed by PAGASA remains as official data. Typhoon2000 (T2k) shall not be responsible for the private use and reliance of its weather information.

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Super Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) Advisory No. 08

Super Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) Advisory No. 08



SUPER TYPHOON KIKO (CHANTHU) ADVISORY NO. 08

Issued at: 1:00 PM PhT (05:00 GMT) Saturday, 11 September 2021
Next update: 7:00 PM PhT (11:00 GMT) Saturday, 11 September 2021
Current Status & OutlookSuper Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) has made a direct hit over Sabtang and Batan Islands this morning, after its core (eye & eyewall) passed in between the two islands…and is now along the western coast of Itbayat Island. Damaging destructive winds with heavy to extreme rainfall and high storm surge will continue across these areas throughout the afternoon. 

24-hr Outlook: STY KIKO (CHANTHU) is forecast to turn northward to north-northeastward for the next 24 hours and will weaken to below STY classification (Category 4). The core (eye & eyewall) of this super typhoon will pass over or very close to Lanyu Island (Taiwan) late tonight, and will be over the coastal waters of Eastern Taiwan by early tomorrow morning. Stormy weather will prevail across Extreme Northern Luzon this afternoon through the evening.

Where is KIKO (CHANTHU)?As of 11:00 AM PhT today, September 11…0300 GMT:

  • Location of Center/Eye: Along the western coast of Itbayat Island, Batanes (near 20.7°N 121.7°E)
  • Distance 1: 17 km west-southwest of Itbayat, Batanes
  • Distance 2: 38 km northwest of Basco, Batanes
  • Distance 3: 177 km southeast of Hengchun, Taiwan
How strong is it?Maximum Sustained Winds (1-min avg): 250 kph near the center…Gustiness: 305 kph.
Past Movement (06 hrs)North-Northwest @ 18 kph, towards Eastern Taiwan.
Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s)
  • None.
What Philippine areas will be directly affected?Heavy to Extreme Rainfall (50 mm to >100 mm expected for 24 hrs):

  • Northern Cagayan – continuing through the afternoon.
  • Batanes & Babuyan Island Group – continuing through the afternoon.

Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):

  • Batanes Island Group – continuing this afternoon.
Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+
  • Coastal Areas of Extreme Northern Luzon – continuing until tonight. 

+Waves of 2 to 6 meters in height are expected in storm surge-prone areas, particularly in coastal areas where the Tropical Cyclone is headedKindly visit the PAGASA Storm Surge Updates  for more details.

2-Day Forecast Outlook Summary**
  • SUNDAY MORNING: Moving north to NNE. along the coastal waters of Eastern Taiwan…weakens to a Category 4 TY…about 299 km N of Basco, Batanes [8AM Sept 12: 23.2°N 122.1°E @ 215 kph]Forecast ConfidenceHIGH
  • MONDAY MORNING: Already outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as it rapidly accelerates northward across the East China Sea, bearing down the coastal waters of Zhejiang Province, China…will be downgraded into a Category 2 TY…about 150 km E of Wenling, China [8AM Sept 13: 28.2°N 122.9°E @ 160 kph].  Forecast ConfidenceMEDIUM

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/hr per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

Other Storm's Meteorological Information
  • 24-hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 520 mm [Light to Extreme]
  • Minimum Central Pressure: 915 millibars (hPa)
  • Size of Rain Circulation (in Diameter): Small (465 km)
  • Size of Wind Circulation (55-kph Wind Diameter): Average (600 km)
  • Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): 195 km outward from the center
Information based on data collected by Typhoon2000 (T2k) shall not be taken as official data. Weather information broadcasted and distributed by PAGASA remains as official data. Typhoon2000 (T2k) shall not be responsible for the private use and reliance of its weather information.

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Super Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) Advisory No. 07

Super Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) Advisory No. 07



SUPER TYPHOON KIKO (CHANTHU) ADVISORY NO. 07

Issued at: 8:00 AM PhT (00:00 GMT) Saturday, 11 September 2021
Next update: 1:00 PM PhT (05:00 GMT) Saturday, 11 September 2021
Current Status & OutlookThe eye of Super Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) is about to make "Islandfall" along Sabtang and Batan Islands within an hour or two as its core has started to deteriorate after reaching its peak 1-min sustained winds of 285 km/hr at around 2 AM (based on the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center data). Damaging catastrophic winds with heavy to extreme rainfall and high storm surge will continue to occur across the Batanes Island Group through the afternoon. 

24-hr Outlook: STY KIKO (CHANTHU) is forecast to turn northward to north-northeastward for the next 24 hours and will weaken to just below STY classification. The core (eye & eyewall) of this catastrophic super typhoon will pass over or very close to Itbayat, Batanes between 1 to 3 PM this afternoon, and will be over the coastal waters of Southeastern Taiwan or just east of Lanyu Island, Taiwan by early tomorrow morning. Stormy weather will prevail across Extreme Northern Luzon through early tomorrow morning.

Where is KIKO (CHANTHU)?As of 7:00 AM PhT today, September 11…2300 GMT:

  • Location of Center/Eye: Along the southern coastal waters of Sabtang and Batan Islands (near 20.1°N 122.0°E)
  • Distance 1: 44 km south of Basco, Batanes
  • Distance 2: 76 km south-southeast of Itbayat, Batanes
  • Distance 3: 548 km south of Taipei, Taiwan
How strong is it?Maximum Sustained Winds (1-min avg): 260 kph near the center…Gustiness: 315 kph.
Past Movement (06 hrs)North-Northwest @ 17 kph, towards Batanes-Taiwan Area.
Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s)
  • "Islandfall" is expected along SABTANG-BATAN ISLANDS (Batanes) between 8 to 10 AM this morning – with High Strike Probability of >90%.
What Philippine areas will be directly affected?Heavy to Extreme Rainfall (50 mm to >100 mm expected for 24 hrs):

  • Northern Cagayan – now occurring.
  • Batanes & Babuyan Island Group – now occurring.

Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):

  • Coastal Areas of Northern Cagayan – now occurring.
  • Batanes & Babuyan Island Group – now occurring.
Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+
  • Coastal Areas of Extreme Northern Luzon – now occurring. 

+Waves of 2 to 6 meters in height are expected in storm surge-prone areas, particularly in coastal areas where the Tropical Cyclone is headedKindly visit the PAGASA Storm Surge Updates  for more details.

2-Day Forecast Outlook Summary**
  • SUNDAY EARLY MORNING: Turns north to NNE as it moves along the coastal waters of Eastern Taiwan…weakens to a Category 4 TY…about 188 km N of Basco, Batanes [2AM Sept 12: 22.2°N 122.0°E @ 220 kph]Forecast ConfidenceHIGH
  • MONDAY EARLY MORNING: Rapidly accelerates northward across the East China Sea while weakening to a Category 2 TY…already outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)…about 253 km ESE of Wenzhou, China [2AM Sept 13: 27.0°N 123.0°E @ 175 kph].  Forecast ConfidenceMEDIUM

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/hr per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

Other Storm's Meteorological Information
  • 24-hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 510 mm [Light to Extreme]
  • Minimum Central Pressure: 905 millibars (hPa)
  • Size of Rain Circulation (in Diameter): Small (465 km)
  • Size of Wind Circulation (55-kph Wind Diameter): Small (445 km)
  • Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): 155 km outward from the center
Information based on data collected by Typhoon2000 (T2k) shall not be taken as official data. Weather information broadcasted and distributed by PAGASA remains as official data. Typhoon2000 (T2k) shall not be responsible for the private use and reliance of its weather information.

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Super Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) Advisory No. 06

Super Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) Advisory No. 06

SUPER TYPHOON KIKO (CHANTHU) ADVISORY NO. 06

Issued at: 7:00 PM PhT (11:00 GMT) Friday, 10 September 2021
Next update: 7:00 AM PhT (23:00 GMT) Saturday, 11 September 2021
Current Status & OutlookSuper Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) has rapidly intensified during the past 6 hours and is now an Extremely Catastrophic Category 5 Howler while passing along the coastal waters of Northern Cagayan. Its core is now endangering the province of Batanes particularly Batan Island, where its capital Basco is located. Its inner rainbands continue to spread across Cagayan and Isabela where occasional rains and gusty winds will be expected tonight. 

24-hr Outlook: STY KIKO (CHANTHU) is forecast to enter the eastern portion of the Balintang Channel tonight and will maintain its northwesterly track as it moves across the Eastern Babuyan Islands by early tomorrow morning. The core (eye & eyewall) of this catastrophic super typhoon will pass over or very close to Basco, Batanes between 6 to 10 AM tomorrow morning, and along Itbayat, Batanes between 12 to 4 PM. Damaging catastrophic winds with heavy to extreme rainfall and high storm surge are expected along these islands. STY KIKO is expected to weaken slightly by tomorrow afternoon.

Where is KIKO (CHANTHU)?As of 5:00 PM PhT today, September 10…0900 GMT:

  • Location of Center/Eye: Along the eastern portion of the Balintang Channel, just east of Northern Cagayan (near 18.3°N 123.2°E)
  • Distance 1: 108 km east-southeast of Santa Ana, Cagayan
  • Distance 2: 211 km east-southeast of Calayan Island, Cagayan
  • Distance 3: 274 km south-southeast of Basco, Batanes
How strong is it?Maximum Sustained Winds (1-min avg): 270 kph near the center…Gustiness: 325 kph.
Past Movement (06 hrs)North-Northwest @ 17 kph, towards Batanes-Taiwan Area.
Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s)
  • Possible "Islandfall" is expected along BATAN ISLAND (Batanes) between 6 to 10 AM tomorrow morning (Sept 11) – if it moves a little bit to the right of the forecast track. The Strike Probability remains High at >90%.
What Philippine areas will be directly affected?Heavy to Extreme Rainfall (50 mm to >100 mm expected for 24 hrs):

  • Northern Cagayan – now occurring.
  • Batanes & Babuyan Island Group – beginning Tonight.

Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):

  • Coastal Areas of Northern Cagayan – now occurring.
  • Batanes & Babuyan Island Group – beginning late Tonight.
Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+
  • Coastal Areas of Extreme Northern Luzon – Today until Saturday Evening. 

+Waves of 2 to 6 meters in height are expected in storm surge-prone areas, particularly in coastal areas where the Tropical Cyclone is headedKindly visit the PAGASA Storm Surge Updates  for more details.

3-Day Forecast Outlook Summary**
  • SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Along the northern part of the Batanes Group, as it traverses the Bashi Channel with decreased wind strength while turning North…about 62 km WNW of Basco, Batanes [2PM Sept 11: 20.8°N 121.5°E @ 230 kph].  Forecast Confidence:  HIGH
  • SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Turns north to NNE as it moves along the coastal waters of Eastern Taiwan…weakens to a Category 3 TY…about 345 km N of Basco, Batanes [2PM Sept 12: 23.6°N 122.3°E @ 195 kph].  Forecast ConfidenceMEDIUM
  • MONDAY AFTERNOON: Rapidly accelerates northward across the East China Sea while weakening to a Category 2 TY…already outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)…about 292 km SE of Shanghai, China [2PM Sept 13: 29.2°N 123.4°E @ 165 kph].  Forecast ConfidenceLOW

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/hr per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

Other Storm's Meteorological Information
  • 24-hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 380 mm [Light to Extreme]
  • Minimum Central Pressure: 916 millibars (hPa)
  • Size of Rain Circulation (in Diameter): Average (510 km)
  • Size of Wind Circulation (55-kph Wind Diameter): Small (445 km)
  • Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): 160 km outward from the center
Information based on data collected by Typhoon2000 (T2k) shall not be taken as official data. Weather information broadcasted and distributed by PAGASA remains as official data. Typhoon2000 (T2k) shall not be responsible for the private use and reliance of its weather information.

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Super Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) Advisory No. 05

Super Typhoon KIKO (CHANTHU) Advisory No. 05



SUPER TYPHOON KIKO (CHANTHU) ADVISORY NO. 05

Issued at: 1:00 PM PhT (05:00 GMT) Friday, 10 September 2021
Next update: 7:00 PM PhT (11:00 GMT) Friday, 10 September 2021
Current Status & OutlookKIKO (CHANTHU) has regained Super Typhoon (STY) classification after the constriction of its new eyewall as a result of its Eyewall Replacement Cycle (ERC) some 24 hours ago…now endangers the Babuyan and Batanes Group of Islands. Its inner rainbands has started to spread across Cagayan and Isabela where occasional rains and gusty winds will be expected. 

24-hr Outlook: STY KIKO (CHANTHU) is forecast to gain more strength upon its approach along the coastal waters of Northern Cagayan later tonight and will maintain its northwesterly track as it moves across the Balintang and Bashi Channels by Saturday morning. The core (eye & eyewall) of this catastrophic super typhoon will pass over or very close to the island of Batan (where the town of Basco is located) between 8 AM to 2 PM tomorrow. Therefore, damaging catastrophic winds with heavy to extreme rainfall and high storm surge are anticipated along these islands tomorrow morning.

Where is KIKO (CHANTHU)?As of 11:00 AM PhT today, September 10…0300 GMT:

  • Location of Center/Eye: Along the northwesternmost part of the Central Philippine Sea (near 17.5°N 123.7°E)
  • Distance 1: 149 km east-northeast of Palanan, Isabela
  • Distance 2: 196 km east-southeast of Santa Ana, Cagayan
  • Distance 3: 377 km south-southeast of Basco, Batanes
How strong is it?Maximum Sustained Winds (1-min avg): 240 kph near the center…Gustiness: 295 kph.
Past Movement (06 hrs)Northwest @ 18 kph, towards Batanes-Taiwan Area.
Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s)
  • Possible "Islandfall" is expected along BATAN ISLAND (Batanes) between 8 to 9 AM tomorrow morning (Sept 11) if it moves a little bit to the right of the forecasted track. The Strike Probability remains High at >90%.
What Philippine areas will be directly affected?Heavy to Extreme Rainfall (50 mm to >100 mm expected for 24 hrs):

  • Northern Cagayan – beginning this Afternoon.
  • Batanes & Babuyan Island Group – beginning Tonight (Sept 11).

Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):

  • Batanes & Babuyan Island Group – beginning early morning Tomorrow (Sept 11).
Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+
  • Coastal Areas of Extreme Northern Luzon – Today until Saturday Evening. 

+Waves of 2 to 6 meters in height are expected in storm surge-prone areas, particularly in coastal areas where the Tropical Cyclone is headedKindly visit the PAGASA Storm Surge Updates  for more details.

3-Day Forecast Outlook Summary**
  • SATURDAY MORNING: In the vicinity of the Batanes Group, while traversing the Bashi Channel with increased wind strength and Northwesterly track…about 46 km SW of Basco, Batanes [8AM Sept 11: 20.2°N 121.7°E @ 250 kph].  Forecast Confidence:  HIGH
  • SUNDAY EARLY MORNING: Turns northward as it moves along the shoreline of Eastern Taiwan…weakens to a Category 3 TY…about 254 km NNW of Basco, Batanes [8AM Sept 12: 22.7°N 121.3°E @ 195 kph].  Forecast ConfidenceHIGH
  • MONDAY EARLY MORNING: Weakens to a Category 2 TY while over the East China Sea…already outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)…moving North to NNE-ward across the East China Sea, near the coast of Zhejiang Province (China)…about 209 km NNE of Taipei, Taiwan [8AM Sept 13: 26.8°N 122.3°E @ 160 kph].  Forecast ConfidenceMEDIUM

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/hr per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

Other Storm's Meteorological Information
  • 24-hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 350 mm [Light to Extreme]
  • Minimum Central Pressure: 932 millibars (hPa)
  • Size of Rain Circulation (in Diameter): Small (460 km)
  • Size of Wind Circulation (55-kph Wind Diameter): Small (330 km)
  • Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): 85 km outward from the center
Information based on data collected by Typhoon2000 (T2k) shall not be taken as official data. Weather information broadcasted and distributed by PAGASA remains as official data. Typhoon2000 (T2k) shall not be responsible for the private use and reliance of its weather information.

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