Severe Tropical Storm Francisco now inside PAR (opens original article in a new tab)

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on June 20, 2026, with strong winds and potential for further intensification, causing scattered rain and thunderstorms in parts of the Philippines.

• Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on June 20, 2026.
• PAGASA reported maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h and gustiness up to 115 km/h for Francisco.
• Scattered rain and thunderstorms are affecting Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region due to the storm.