CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Tropical Storm “ADA” (international name NOKAEN) continues to influence weather conditions across large parts of Mindanao as it moves northwestward, prompting warnings for heavy rains, strong winds, and rough seas, particularly in the eastern section of the island, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday.
As of 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026, the center of Tropical Storm ADA was located about 400 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte at coordinates 10.3°N, 129.1°E. The storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts reaching up to 80 kph, and is moving northwestward at 15 kph.
PAGASA said ADA, combined with the prevailing Northeast Monsoon, is expected to bring widespread rain and unstable weather conditions over Mindanao from 5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow, January 17.
Caraga, Northern Mindanao Most Affected
Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands are expected to experience rains with gusty winds due to the direct influence of Tropical Storm ADA. PAGASA warned of possible flash floods and landslides in low-lying and mountainous areas as moderate to heavy rainfall is anticipated. While the threat to life and property remains minimal to minor, residents are advised to stay alert, especially in coastal and flood-prone communities.
The rest of the Caraga Region, including Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, and Surigao del Sur, as well as Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, and Bukidnon, will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms. These areas may also experience moderate to at times heavy rains, raising the risk of flash floods and landslides.
Localized Thunderstorms Across Mindanao
PAGASA said the rest of Mindanao, including parts of Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and BARMM, will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms may also trigger sudden flooding and landslides, particularly in upland and poorly drained areas.
Strong Winds, Rough Seas in Eastern Mindanao
Mariners and fisherfolk are advised to exercise caution as the eastern section of Mindanao, including Davao Oriental, Surigao provinces, and Dinagat Islands, will experience moderate to strong winds from the northeast to northwest. Sea conditions in these areas are expected to be moderate to rough, with wave heights ranging from 2.1 to 4.0 meters.
Meanwhile, the rest of Mindanao will have light to moderate winds from the northeast to north with slight to moderate seas ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
Provincial Weather Outlook
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Isabela City will have partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms, light to moderate northeast to north winds, and slight to moderate coastal waters. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 36°C.
- Bukidnon and Camiguin will experience cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms, with temperatures between 21°C and 29°C.
- Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms, light to moderate winds, and slight to moderate seas.
- Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao de Oro, and Davao Occidental are forecast to have partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms, light to moderate winds, and generally slight to moderate sea conditions. In Davao Oriental, however, winds may become moderate to strong, with moderate to rough seas.
- North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms, with temperatures peaking up to 35°C in some areas.
- In the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), including Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao del Norte, and Maguindanao del Sur, weather will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy with rainshowers or thunderstorms, accompanied by light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
Public Advised to Stay Alert
PAGASA urged residents, local government units, disaster risk reduction offices, and the maritime sector to closely monitor official weather bulletins, especially as Tropical Storm ADA continues to move northwestward.
Communities in flood- and landslide-prone areas are advised to take precautionary measures, while small seacraft operators are discouraged from venturing into rough seas.
For updates, the public may log on to bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph or contact PAGASA through its official hotlines.