Signal No. 1 up as Typhoon Francisco intensifies again, accelerates

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FRANCISCO. Satellite image of Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) as of June 22, 2026, 4 am.

Batanes, two towns in mainland Cagayan, and three islands in the Babuyan group are placed under Signal No. 1 due to Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) early Monday morning, June 22

MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) continued to strengthen before dawn on Monday, June 22, while accelerating over the Philippine Sea.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 5 am bulletin on Monday that Francisco now has maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour from the previous 130 km/h. The typhoon’s gustiness also increased to 170 km/h from 160 km/h.