August 13, 2025 – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Typhoon “Gorio” has slightly weakened and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 4:00 PM today. Despite moving away, the cyclone continues to influence weather conditions in the country, particularly in Batanes and nearby areas.
At 4:00 PM, the center of Typhoon Gorio was located 325 kilometers northwest of Itbayat, Batanes (23.1°N, 119.9°E), already outside PAR. It packs maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 230 km/h, and a central pressure of 965 hPa. The system is moving west-northwestward at 25 km/h, with strong to typhoon-force winds extending outward up to 400 kilometers from its center.
While no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals are currently in effect, PAGASA warns of heavy rainfall ranging from 50 to 100 mm in Batanes until tomorrow afternoon, with higher amounts possible in mountainous areas. These rains could worsen the effects of earlier precipitation, increasing the risk of floods and landslides. The agency urges residents and local disaster risk reduction offices to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
The enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) is also bringing strong to gale-force winds to Batanes and the Babuyan Islands today. Sea travel remains risky, with rough seas reaching up to 4.0 meters over the seaboards of Batanes, and moderate seas over the northern waters of the Babuyan Islands and mainland Cagayan. PAGASA advises small boats, motorbancas, and inexperienced mariners to avoid venturing out to sea under these conditions.
Forecasts indicate that Gorio will continue moving west-northwestward towards Taiwan and mainland China, gradually weakening as it interacts with land. Despite its exit, its influence on the monsoon will persist over the next day, maintaining heightened rainfall and wind conditions in parts of northern Luzon.
As of 6:00 PM, PAGASA issued General Flood Advisories for multiple regions, including CAR, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, MIMAROPA, Bicol, Western and Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and BARMM.
Authorities remind the public to monitor official bulletins, heed local advisories, and remain vigilant, particularly in flood- and landslide-prone areas. While Typhoon Gorio is leaving Philippine territory, its lingering impact calls for continued caution in the affected regions.