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Tropical Storm Jangmi Intensifies as It Approaches Philippine Waters

Jangmi is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility soon, potentially enhancing the southwest monsoon.

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May 28, 20262 min read53 views
Tropical Storm Jangmi Intensifies as It Approaches Philippine Waters
Satellite image of Tropical Storm Jangmi taken on May 28, 2026.
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Tropical Storm Jangmi has strengthened with maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h as it nears the

Storm Forecast and Potential Impacts

Jangmi is expected to strengthen into a severe tropical storm on Friday and may reach typhoon status by Saturday.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

PAGASA anticipates that Jangmi could reach peak intensity over the The approaching storm may also enhance the southwesterly windflow, signaling the onset of the In the meantime, the storm's trough is already affecting Mindanao, resulting in scattered rain and thunderstorms across various regions. Meanwhile, other areas of the country are experiencing fair weather, punctuated only by localized thunderstorms.

As the rainy season typically begins between late May and early June, PAGASA is poised to announce its official start soon.