Tropical Storm #CrisingPH has slightly intensified and continues to move West Northwestward toward mainland Cagayan and the Babuyan Islands, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

As of 11 a.m. on July 18, 2025, the center of Tropical Storm #CrisingPH was located approximately 195 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (17.8°N, 123.6°E).

It is moving West Northwestward at a speed of 25 km/h.

#CrisingPH currently has a maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 994 hPa.

It may make landfall over mainland Cagayan or Babuyan Islands later this afternoon or evening and is forecast to cross over Extreme Northern Luzon before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility by afternoon on Saturday, July 19, 2025. It is expected to strengthen into a Severe Tropical Storm by the same day.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been raised over:

  • Batanes
  • Cagayan including Babuyan Islands
  • Isabela
  • Apayao
  • Kalinga
  • Northern and central portions of Abra (Manabo, Pidigan, San Juan, Tayum, Langiden, Boliney, Sallapadan, Bucloc, Lagangilang, Danglas, La Paz, Licuan-Baay, Tineg, Malibcong, Peñarrubia, San Isidro, Daguioman, San Quintin, Dolores, Lagayan, Bangued, Bucay, Lacub)
  • Eastern portion of Mountain Province (Natonin, Paracelis)
  • Eastern portion of Ifugao (Aguinaldo, Alfonso Lista)
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Northern portion of Ilocos Sur (Cabugao, Sinait, Magsingal, San Juan, San Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, Bantay, San Vicente, Santa Catalina, Caoayan, City of Vigan, Santa)

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is in effect over:

  • Quirino
  • Nueva Vizcaya
  • Rest of Mountain Province
  • Rest of Ifugao
  • Rest of Abra
  • Benguet
  • Rest of Ilocos Sur
  • La Union
  • Northern portion of Pangasinan (San Nicolas, Natividad, San Quintin, San Manuel, Tayug, Sison, San Fabian, Pozorrubio, Laoac, Binalonan, San Jacinto, Manaoag, Mangaldan, Dagupan City, Binmaley, Lingayen, Labrador, Sual, City of Alaminos, Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Agno, Burgos, Mabini, Dasol, Calasiao, Santa Barbara, Mapandan, Bugallon)
  • Northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler, Maria Aurora)
  • Northeastern portion of Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Pantabangan)

SEA CONDITIONS AND STORM SURGE

A minimal to moderate risk of storm surge is expected over low-lying coastal areas of Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur.

Wave heights may reach up to 6 meters within 24 hours, posing risks to lives and property.

Gale Warning is up over the northern seaboard of Northern Luzon. Rough to very rough seas may affect several areas:

Very rough seas (up to 6.0 m):

  • Seaboards of Batanes and Babuyan Islands (up to 4.5 m):
  • Northern seaboards of Ilocos Norte
  • Remaining seaboards of Cagayan
  • Seaboard of Isabela

Rough seas

(up to 3.5 m):

  • Western seaboards of Ilocos Norte, Palawan, and Antique
  • Southern seaboard of Iloilo
  • Western and southern seaboards of Negros Occidental and Guimaras

(up to 3.0 m):

  • Western seaboards of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands
  • Southern seaboard of Negros Oriental
  • Northern seaboard of Zamboanga Peninsula
  • Eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental
  • Remaining seaboards of Palawan

Moderate seas

(up to 2.5 m):

  • Northeastern seaboards of Aurora and Northern Samar
  • Eastern seaboards of Catanduanes and Eastern Samar
  • Seaboards of Romblon, Siquijor, and Camiguin
  • Northern and western seaboards of Masbate
  • Southern seaboards of Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Bohol, and Southern Leyte
  • Northern seaboards of Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Norte, and Surigao del Norte

(up to 2.0 m):

  • Western seaboards of Bataan and Batangas
  • Remaining seaboards of Aurora, Polillo Islands, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, and Northern Samar
  • Northern seaboards of Camarines Norte
  • Southern seaboard of Marinduque
  • Seaboards of Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, and Dinagat Islands

Motorbancas and small vessels are advised not to venture out to sea, especially if ill-equipped or manned by inexperienced crew.

RAINFALL FORECAST

The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by #CrisingPH will bring strong to gale-force gusts and rains to several areas.

On Friday (July 18):

  • Batangas, Quezon, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, Sarangani

On Saturday (July 19):

  • Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.

On Sunday (July 20):

  • Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, and Northern Samar.

For the latest weather advisories, the public is advised to monitor bulletins from PAGASA and its Regional Services Divisions.