Tropical Storm Nokaen (01W/Ada) – Tropical Cyclone Advisory #6: 1500 UTC 16 January 2026

Watches and warnings:

• TCWS #2 (Philippines): Eastern Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, northeastern Samar (province), northern Eastern Samar (province)

• TCWS #1 (Philippines): Central and eastern Quezon, Camarines Norte, western and central Camarines Sur, Masbate, Bantayan Islands, Biliran, far northern Cebu, the rest of Samar (province), central and southern Eastern Samar (province), Camotes Islands, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, Siargao, Bucas Grande Islands

Areas that should monitor this system:

This section is new for 2026 – not every agency issues local tropical cyclone watches or warnings. This is a general list of land areas that should monitor the progress of this system and plan accordingly, whether or not official tropical cyclone watches or warnings are in effect.

• Philippines, particularly Samar, Leyte, Catanduanes, the Eastern Visayas, and the eastern Bicol Region

Hazards affecting land:

• Although the center of Nokaen is forecast to remain away from land during the next few days, areas of heavy rainfall and occasional gusty winds and heavy surf are possible along the eastward facing coasts of Samar, Leyte, the Bicol Region, and Catanduanes through Saturday. This rainfall could cause localized flooding; for further information, refer to products from your local weather office.