On September 25, 2026, Typhoon Surigae, locally named Queenie, has been reported to strengthen further as it moves quickly over the waters of the Philippines. According to the latest updates from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the storm is currently located about 765 km east of Basco, Batanes, with sustained winds of 85 km/h and gusts of up to 105 km/h.

Earlier updates indicated that the storm was moving at a speed of 20 km/h in a west-northwest direction. PAGASA confirmed that Surigae had intensified rapidly, increasing its wind speed by 10 km/h within a few hours, while slightly decreasing its movement speed.

As of now, the typhoon has not yet directly impacted the Philippines, and no tropical cyclone warning signals have been issued. However, PAGASA has warned of potential heavy rainfall and strong winds in areas outside the direct path of the storm.

The forecast predicts that Surigae will continue to move west-northwest on September 25, before shifting to a northwest direction on the morning of September 26. By the afternoon of the same day, the storm is expected to slow down and begin moving northeast.

PAGASA anticipates that Surigae will continue to strengthen while it remains within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and may reach typhoon status by September 27. The storm is expected to exit PAR later that day, moving northeast and away from the Philippines.

Meanwhile, the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is causing scattered rains across Mindanao, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor. PAGASA has indicated that other regions in the Philippines may experience localized thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon.

After Surigae exits PAR, PAGASA forecasts the potential formation of two additional disturbances resembling tropical cyclones in the first week of October.