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PAGASA: Thunderstorm Advisories Terminated, Watches Active

Paul Parado 21 Jul 2026, 05:09

All thunderstorm advisories ended; La Union advised to monitor hazards

Screenshot of Himawari-9 viewer, credit Meteorological Satellite Center / Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)

PAGASA terminated all thunderstorm advisories for its forecast areas in Northern Luzon at 04:49 AM, 21 July 2026, after issuing Thunderstorm Advisory No. 8 and noting an earlier Thunderstorm Watch issued at 10:00 PM on 20 July 2026; the agency said residents should continue monitoring updates due to possible landslides, mudslides, rockslides and flash floods.

The Northern Luzon forecast list in PAGASA’s bulletin includes La Union as part of the regional outlook. The regional forecast describes partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, with temperatures generally between 24–33°C, light to moderate southwest to northwest winds, and coastal conditions slight to moderate.

Key points from PAGASA’s advisories and outlook:

  • All thunderstorm advisories terminated as of 04:49 AM, 21 July 2026; Thunderstorm Watch had been issued earlier for parts of the Ilocos area.
  • Residents along mountain slopes were specifically advised about possible landslides, mudslides, rockslides and flash floods.
  • Extended outlook (20–24 July) for Northern Luzon: daily highs around 32–33°C, lows near 24–25°C, winds light to moderate, coastal condition slight to moderate.
  • A separate Thunderstorm Watch noted increased likelihood of thunderstorm development over Ilocos Norte within 12 hours (issued 10:00 PM, 20 July 2026).

PAGASA emphasized continuing to monitor official updates and to take precautionary measures against the hazards listed. The agency also stated that although advisories are terminated, local conditions can change and further notices will be issued as needed.


SOURCE: PAGASA