Severe Tropical Storm Domeng, also known as Jangmi, intensified late Friday evening, May 29, 2026, with maximum sustained winds reaching 95 kilometers per hour (km/h) and gusts up to 115 km/h.
As of 10 PM, Domeng was located approximately 1,045 kilometers east of Central Luzon, moving west-northwest at a speed of 15 km/h. Despite its distance, the storm's trough is already causing scattered rain in areas such as Eastern Visayas, Sorsogon, and Masbate.
Impacts and Warnings
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicates that while Domeng is not expected to directly impact the Philippine landmass, its trough could lead to flash floods and landslides.
The enhancement of the southwesterly windflow, which precedes the southwest monsoon, is projected to bring heavy rain to the western regions of the country beginning Sunday, May 31.
PAGASA
PAGASA warns that strong to gale-force gusts will affect several regions, including most of Visayas and parts of Northern Luzon from Saturday into Sunday.
The weather bureau has not ruled out the possibility of raising tropical cyclone wind signals in extreme Northern Luzon, depending on how Domeng develops.
Domeng is anticipated to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Monday, June 1, 2026. This marks the fourth tropical cyclone of the year and the second in May.
As the country braces for the rainy season, PAGASA is expected to make an official announcement soon, as this period typically begins between late May and early June.