Tropical Storm Bualoi (26W/Opong) – Tropical Cyclone Advisory #2: 0000 UTC 24 September 2025

Tropical Depression 26W quickly strengthens into Tropical Storm Bualoi northwest of Palau

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Will Weaver
September 23, 2025

…Tropical Depression 26W quickly strengthens into Tropical Storm Bualoi northwest of Palau…

Himawari-9 visible satellite image (Weathernerds)

Current storm information:

  • Position: 9.8°N 132.4°E

  • Movement: W at 11 knots (20 km/h)

  • Intensity: 45 knots (75 km/h)

  • Central pressure: 996 hPa

Trend:

  • Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours.

Watches and warnings:

  • There are no land-based watches or warnings in effect.

Hazards affecting land:

  • Interests in the Philippines, particularly the Visayas, the Bicol Region, and southern Luzon should monitor the progress of this system.

The next advisory will be posted after 1200 UTC 24 September 2025.

Forecast positions and maximum winds

  • 000 hrs: 09.8°N 132.4°E – 45 kts

  • 012 hrs: 10.6°N 130.9°E – 55 kts

  • 024 hrs: 11.3°N 129.7°E – 65 kts

  • 048 hrs: 13.1°N 124.8°E – 55 kts

  • 072 hrs: 14.3°N 118.6°E – 65 kts

  • 096 hrs: 16.2°N 112.6°E – 80 kts

  • 120 hrs: 19.0°N 108.7°E – 70 kts inland

JMA forecast map