Coastal and Marine Warnings in Philippines
Coastal and Marine Warnings for Philippines (Southeast Asia) come from Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Manila.
Check live storm status for ManilaBrowse all warnings
At a glance
- countryPhilippines · Asia
- reference cityManila (14.6, 120.98)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profilestorm, flood, landslide, volcano, earthquake, tsunami, heat, coastal, epidemic, drought
What counts as a coastal and marine warnings
Coastal and marine warnings cover gale and storm warnings for shipping, high surf, swell, storm surge, coastal erosion and rip currents. They are issued by national meteorological and hydrographic services, and by port authorities for specific sea areas and coastal segments.
Who issues coastal and marine warnings in Philippines
- meteoPhilippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
- civilNational Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
- volcanoPhilippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Philippines
- Check tide times and stay clear of promenades and rocks during swell.
- Never swim alone in a rip current: swim parallel to the shore to escape.
- Secure boats and coastal property before a storm surge.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Philippines: national meteorological services, national hydrographic offices, coast guards, Open-Meteo Marine. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues coastal and marine warnings in Philippines?
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Philippines?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live coastal and marine warnings for Philippines?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Manila from national meteorological services, national hydrographic offices, coast guards, Open-Meteo Marine. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Philippines
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
Coastal and Marine Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.