Mekkhala, a tropical storm as of Saturday morning, June 20, could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility as a severe tropical storm. Its local name would be Francisco.

Mekkhala, a tropical storm as of Saturday morning, June 20, could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility as a severe tropical storm. Its local name would be Francisco.

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) is the Philippines' sixth tropical cyclone for 2026, and the second for June

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) has maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h on Sunday morning, June 21

Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) remains unlikely to make landfall, but it could still have an impact on parts of the Philippines and enhance the southwest monsoon