Storm Caloy Enters PAR, No Impact Expected

MANILA, Philippines - Tropical Storm Hagupit, locally named Caloy, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, but is not expected to affect weather conditions across the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

As of 10 p.m. Saturday, the storm was located 870 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, moving west-northwest at 20 kilometers per hour with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gusts up to 80 kph. PAGASA reported no rainfall from the system anywhere in the Philippines and no tropical cyclone wind signals in effect. The agency noted that Caloy, the third tropical cyclone of 2026, will remain over the Philippine Sea far from any landmass.

Forecasts indicate the storm will weaken into a tropical depression by Sunday evening, May 10, and further dissipate into a remnant low by Monday, May 11. Earlier bulletins had projected possible intensification before entry, with winds reaching up to 85 kph, but an unfavorable environment is now expected to accelerate its decline.

The country is experiencing generally fair weather, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and...