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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784848813392philippines_band_13_20260723203000.gif" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">RAMB/US NOAA/Himawari</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — Kiyapo intensified into a tropical storm early Friday, according to PAGASA.</p><p>It was assigned the international name Noul, which means glowing or red sky in Korean.</p><p>As of 4 a.m., Kiyapo was located 345 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan.</p><p>It was packing winds of 65 kilometers per hour with up to 80 kph gusts. It has maintained its speed of 30 kph while moving west northwestward.</p><p>Tropical cyclone wind signal no. 2 was raised over Batanes, northern mainland Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, and northern Ilocos Norte. Stormy conditions will prevail in these areas on Friday.</p><p>Wind signal no. 1 is in effect over the following areas. </p><ul><li>the rest of Cagayan</li><li>Isabela</li><li>Nueva Vizcaya</li><li>Quirino</li><li>Northern and central Aurora</li><li>Apayao</li><li>Abra</li><li>Kalinga</li><li>Mountain Province</li><li>Ifugao</li><li>Benguet</li><li>the rest of Ilocos Norte</li><li>Ilocos Sur</li><li>La Union</li></ul><div><br/></div><p>Strong winds will be experienced in these localities.</p><p>Kiyapo may pass close to the northeastern part of mainland Cagayan between this morning and afternoon then pass over or make landfall in the Babuyan Islands later in the afternoon through the evening.</p><p>PAGASA said it was not ruling out the possibility of Kiyapo intensifying further into a severe tropical storm while traversing the Babuyan, which could warrant the raising of wind signal no. 3.</p><p>The storm may be out of the Philippine area of responsibility Saturday morning, July 25.</p><p>Kiyapo and the southwest monsoon or Habagat will bring significant rainfall over some parts of the country this Friday and Saturday.</p><div><strong>FRIDAY</strong> </div><div><em>Tropical storm Kiyapo</em></div><ul><li>Heavy to intense rainfall: Batanes, Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte</li><li>Moderate to heavy rainfall: Isabela, Kalinga, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union </li></ul><div><em>Habagat</em></div><ul><li>Moderate to heavy rainfall: Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Iloilo, Antique, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><strong>SATURDAY </strong></div><div><em>Tropical storm Kiyapo</em></div><ul><li>Moderate to heavy rainfall: Batanes, Cagayan, Apayao, Abra, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur</li></ul><div><em>Habagat</em></div><ul><li>Occidental Mindoro</li></ul><div><br/></div><p>Scattered rains may also be expected in Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and the rest of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.</p><p>Widespread and serious flooding and landslides may be expected in many areas.</p><p>The public is advised to continue monitoring the weather updates and take the necessary measures to protect life and property.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2026/7/23/-walangpasok-class-suspensions-for-july-24-2026-due-to-kiyapo-habagat-2355">#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for July 24, 2026 due to Kiyapo, habagat </a></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div>

<p>Kiyapo intensified into a tropical storm early Friday, according to PAGASA.</p>

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Wind signal 2 up in three provinces as Kiyapo intensifies into a tropical storm

Ariel Rojas,

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Published July 24, 2026 07:22 AM PHT

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