Tropical Storm Hagupit is moving west-northwest

Saturday, May 09, 2026 /// DYCA PIO

Yap FM - Tropical Storm Hagupit Advisory #12A was issued today, May 9th, around 5:32 am. The following message is from the Yap State Disaster Coordinating Office.

TROPICAL STORM HAGUPIT MOVING WEST-NORTHWEST

TS Hagupit was located...8.7N 137.0E:

About 45 miles northwest of Ngulu

About 90 miles southwest of Yap

About 210 miles west-southwest of Ulithi

About 235 miles west of SoroAbout 250 miles west-southwest of Fais

Movement: West-Northwest at 275 degrees at 9 mph

Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph

Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Ngulu and Yap Proper.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions,

Including winds of 39 to 73 mph, are expected within 24 hours.

TS Hagupit's maximum sustained wind remains at 40 mph, moving west at 9 mph.

Hagupit is expected to make a slight turn toward the west-northwest with little change in forward speed through Sunday as it passes through Yap proper. Hagupit is forecast to maintain this intensity through Sunday, remaining a tropical storm.

Stay tuned for more updates from the Yap State Disaster Coordinating Office. You can also visit our other social media platforms, Instagram @yapgov and LinkedIn @yapgov, for live updates.