Typhoon TINO has slightly intensified as it moves toward the Eastern Visayas–Caraga area, prompting the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 over certain localities, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in its Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 8, issued at 5:00 PM on November 3, 2025.
The typhoon, currently packing maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 160 km/h, is moving westward at 20 km/h. Typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 300 km from the center.
The center of Typhoon TINO was estimated at 170 km East Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar (10.5∘N,127.2∘E), as of 4:00 PM. TINO is forecast to make initial landfall or pass very close to Homonhon Island or Dinagat Islands tonight or early tomorrow morning (November 4). It is expected to make landfall over Leyte or Southern Leyte by early tomorrow morning, then cross the Visayas and northern Palawan throughout tomorrow and Wednesday morning. TINO is expected to remain a typhoon throughout its passage over the country.
Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS)
The following areas are under specific wind signals, with TCWS No. 4 indicating a significant to severe threat to life and property from typhoon-force winds.
TCWS No. 4: Typhoon-Force Winds (118 to 184 km/h)
The warning lead time for TCWS No. 4 is 12 hours.
- Visayas:
- The extreme southeastern portion of Eastern Samar (Guiuan).
- The southern portion of Leyte (Mahaplag, Abuyog, City of Baybay, Inopacan, Hilongos, Hindang, Bato, Matalom, Javier).
- Southern Leyte.
- Camotes Islands.
- The northeastern portion of Bohol (Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Getafe, Trinidad, Ubay, Bien Unido, Talibon).
- Mindanao:
- Dinagat Islands.
- Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands.
TCWS No. 3: Storm-Force Winds (89 to 117 km/h)
This signals a moderate to significant threat to life and property. The warning lead time is 18 hours.
- Visayas: The southern portion of Eastern Samar (Mercedes, Lawaan, Balangiga, Giporlos, Quinapondan, Salcedo), the southern portion of Samar (Marabut), the central portion of Leyte (Tanauan, Palo, Tabontabon, Isabel, Merida, Palompon, Ormoc City, Dagami, Pastrana, Burauen, Albuera, Macarthur, La Paz, Mayorga, Dulag, Julita, Tolosa, Matag-Ob, Villaba, Kananga, Jaro), the northern and central portions of Cebu (Borbon, Sogod, Catmon, Carmen, Danao City, Compostela, Liloan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cordova, Consolacion, Mandaue City, Cebu City, Asturias, Balamban, Tuburan, Tabuelan, Tabogon, City of Talisay, City of Bogo, San Remigio, Medellin, Daanbantayan, Sibonga, City of Carcar, San Fernando, City of Naga, Minglanilla, Toledo City, Aloguinsan, Pinamungahan, Barili, Dumanjug) including Bantayan Islands, the central and eastern portions of Bohol (San Miguel, Mabini, Buenavista, Inabanga, Danao, Dagohoy, Guindulman, Pilar, Alicia, Candijay, Anda, Jagna, Duero, Sierra Bullones, Carmen, Sagbayan, Clarin, Tubigon), the northern portion of Negros Oriental (Vallehermoso, Canlaon City, City of Guihulngan), the northern portion of Negros Occidental (Hinigaran, Moises Padilla, Isabela, La Castellana, Pontevedra, San Enrique, La Carlota City, Cadiz City, Bago City, Enrique B. Magalona, Toboso, Valladolid, Salvador Benedicto, Sagay City, Bacolod City, Murcia, City of Escalante, Calatrava, San Carlos City, Silay City, Pulupandan, City of Victorias, City of Talisay, Manapla), Guimaras, and the eastern portion of Iloilo(Concepcion, Barotac Nuevo, Ajuy, Iloilo City, Anilao, Barotac Viejo, Leganes, Zarraga, Dumangas, Banate).
- Mindanao: The rest of Surigao del Norte.
TCWS No. 2: Gale-Force Winds (62 to 88 km/h)
This signals a minor to moderate threat to life and property. The warning lead time is 24 hours.
- Luzon: The southern portion of Masbate (Esperanza, Pio V. Corpuz, Placer, Balud, Cawayan), the southern portion of Romblon (San Jose, Santa Fe, Alcantara, Looc), and Cuyo Islands.
- Visayas: The central portion of Eastern Samar (Can-Avid, City of Borongan, Taft, Llorente, Maydolong, Balangkayan, Sulat, San Julian, General Macarthur, Hernani), the central portion of Samar (San Sebastian, Santa Rita, Villareal, Zumarraga, Pinabacdao, Talalora, Jiabong, City of Catbalogan, Motiong, Calbiga, Daram, Paranas, Basey, Hinabangan, Santo Niño, Almagro, Tarangnan), the rest of Leyte, Biliran, the rest of Bohol, the rest of Cebu, and central portion of Negros Oriental (Tayasan, Manjuyod, City of Tanjay, Bais City, Mabinay, Bindoy, Ayungon, Jimalalud, La Libertad, Sibulan, San Jose, Amlan, Pamplona, City of Bayawan, Basay, Valencia, Dumaguete City, Bacong), the rest of Negros Occidental, Siquijor, Capiz, the rest of Iloilo, Aklan, and Antique.
- Mindanao: The northern portion of Surigao del Sur (Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza, Cortes, Tago, San Miguel, Marihatag, Cagwait, Bayabas, City of Tandag), the northern portion of Agusan del Sur (Sibagat), the northern portion of Agusan del Norte (Kitcharao, Jabonga, Santiago, Tubay, City of Cabadbaran, Remedios T. Romualdez, Magallanes), and Camiguin.
TCWS No. 1: Strong Winds (39 to 61 km/h)
This signals a minimal to minor threat to life and property. The warning lead time is 36 hours.
- Luzon:Albay, Sorsogon, the rest of Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands, the southern portion of Quezon(San Francisco, San Andres), the southern portion of Marinduque (Torrijos, Buenavista, Gasan, Boac), the rest of Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, and the northern and central portions of Palawan (El Nido, Taytay, Dumaran, Araceli, San Vicente, Roxas, Puerto Princesa City, Aborlan) including Calamian Islands and Cagayancillo Islands.
- Visayas:Northern Samar, the rest of Eastern Samar, the rest of Samar, and the rest of Negros Oriental.
- Mindanao: The rest of Surigao del Sur, the central portion of Agusan del Sur (City of Bayugan, Prosperidad, Esperanza, San Luis, Talacogon, San Francisco, Rosario), the rest of Agusan del Norte, Misamis Oriental, and the northern portion of Bukidnon (Baungon, Malitbog, Impasug-Ong, Libona, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao), the northern portion of Misamis Occidental (Baliangao, Plaridel, Sapang Dalaga, Calamba, Lopez Jaena, Concepcion, Oroquieta City, Aloran), and the northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte (Sibutad, Rizal, Dipolog City, Manukan, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, Polanco, Dapitan City, Piñan, La Libertad, Mutia, Jose Dalman).
Storm Surge and Sea Travel Risks
A high risk of life-threatening and damaging storm surge with peak heights exceeding 3.0 m is possible within the next 48 hours over low-lying or exposed coastal communities in Masbate, Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Misamis Oriental, and Camiguin.
Sea travel is considered risky for all types of vessels over the eastern seaboard of Northern Luzon, the eastern and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon, the seaboards of Visayas, and the northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao due to a Gale Warning in effect.
The next Tropical Cyclone Bulletin is expected to be issued at 8:00 PM today, November 3, 2025.
