The enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) is expected to bring cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms to Cebu and Central Visayas from Thursday, July 9, 2026, until Saturday, July 11, 2026, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Moderate to heavy rains may cause flash floods, landslides
Pagasa Visayas weather specialist Manny John Agbay warned that moderate to heavy rains could cause possible flash floods or landslides in Metro Cebu. Residents were advised to monitor the latest weather advisories as conditions may change.
Agbay said Cebu may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with chances of isolated rain showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening, due to the southwest monsoon.
No gale warning but small vessels advised caution
Moderate to strong winds are expected to affect Cebu's coastal waters through Saturday, resulting in moderate to rough sea conditions. Although no gale warning has been raised, Agbay advised operators of small sea vessels to exercise caution or avoid sailing for the time being.
Super Typhoon Inday enhances habagat, unlikely to make landfall
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, Super Typhoon Inday was located approximately 1,270 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, carrying maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 240 kph while moving west-northwest at 20 kph. According to Agbay, tropical cyclone wind signals remain raised over parts of Northern Luzon, including Cagayan. However, the typhoon is currently less likely to make landfall in the Philippines.
