#EmongPH has intensified into a Tropical Storm as it moves southwestward over the West Philippine Sea, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

It continues to enhance the Southwest Monsoon or habagat.

As of 4 p.m. on July 23, 2025, the center of Tropical Storm #EmongPH was located approximately 150 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (18.2°N, 119.1°E).

It is moving southwestward at a speed of 20 km/h.

#EmongPH currently has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 80 km/h, and a central pressure of 994 hPa. Strong to gale-force winds extend up to 220 km from the center.

The storm may loop over the West Philippine Sea due to its interaction with Tropical Storm #DantePH, then move northeastward. It may make landfall over Ilocos Sur, La Union, or Pangasinan tomorrow evening or early Friday morning.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNAL (TCWS) NO. 1:

  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Sur
  • La Union
  • Apayao
  • Abra
  • Benguet
  • Northern and western portions of Pangasinan (Dasol, Burgos, Agno, Bani, Bolinao, City of Alaminos, Mabini, Anda, Labrador, Sual, Binmaley, Dagupan City, Lingayen, Bugallon, Infanta, Sison, Mangaldan, San Fabian, San Jacinto, Pozorrubio)

SEA CONDITIONS AND STORM SURGE

A Gale Warning is in effect over the western seaboard of Northern Luzon. No storm surge is expected from #EmongPH, but enhanced monsoon conditions will bring rough to very rough seas.

Very rough seas (up to 6.0 m):

  • Western seaboard of Pangasinan

Rough to very rough seas (up to 4.5 m):

  • Western seaboards of Zambales and Bataan

Rough seas (up to 4.0 m):

  • Seaboard of Lubang Island

Rough seas (up to 3.5 m):

  • Western seaboards of Ilocos Sur, La Union, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, and Calamian Islands

Rough seas (up to 3.0 m):

  • Seaboards of Batanes, Marinduque, Kalayaan Islands
  • Western seaboard of Babuyan Island
  • Southern seaboard of Quezon
  • Eastern seaboard of Oriental Mindoro
  • Northern and western seaboards of Romblon

Moderate to rough seas (up to 2.5 m):

  • Remaining seaboards of Babuyan Islands, Bataan, Cavite, Calamian Islands
  • Seaboard of Isabela, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Surigao del Sur
  • Western seaboards of Bicol Region, mainland Palawan, Antique
  • Eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental

Moderate seas (up to 2.0 m):

  • Seaboards of mainland Cagayan, Aurora, Aklan, Northern Samar
  • Remaining seaboards of Bicol Region, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Palawan
  • Southwestern seaboard of Negros Occidental and Iloilo
  • Western seaboard of Guimaras

Mariners of small seacrafts, including motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if ill-equipped or operated by inexperienced crews.

GUSTS AND MONSOON WINDS

The enhanced Southwest Monsoon will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas, especially in coastal and upland zones:

  • Today (July 23): Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, Dinagat Islands, Davao Oriental
  • Tomorrow (July 24): Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, Davao Oriental
  • Friday (July 25): Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, Davao Oriental

For local rainfall advisories and weather warnings, the public is advised to monitor updates from their nearest PAGASA Regional Services Division.