'Kiyapo' makes landfall in Cagayan; Signal No. 2 still up over parts of Northern Luzon
Tropical Storm Kiyapo has made landfall in Cagayan, Philippines, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon. Authorities have issued wind signals and warned of rough sea conditions as the storm moves across the region.
Why it matters
The storm poses a direct threat to life and property in the Philippines, necessitating emergency weather monitoring and public safety warnings.
MANILA, Philippines - Tropical Storm Kiyapo (international name: Noul) made landfall over Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan on Friday afternoon as it continued moving across Extreme Northern Luzon.
In its 5 p.m. bulletin Friday, July 24, PAGASA said the center of the tropical storm was estimated over the coastal waters of Calayan Island, Cagayan after making landfall.
Kiyapo packs maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 115 kph. It is moving west-northwestward at 30 kph.
Wind signals. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over:
Under Signal No. 2, gale-force winds of 62 to 88 kph may be experienced within 24 hours, posing a minor to moderate threat to life and property.
Areas under Signal No. 1 may experience winds of 39 to 61 kph within 36 hours, posing minimal to minor threats to life and property.
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