#EmongPH further weakened into a tropical storm as it moves north northeastward and is now passing close to the Babuyan Islands, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

It continues to enhance the Southwest Monsoon or habagat.

As of 1 p.m. on July 25, 2025, the center of Tropical Storm #EmongPH was located over the coastal waters of Calayan, Cagayan (19.4°N, 121.1°E).

It is moving north northeastward at a speed of 40 km/h.

#EmongPH currently has maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 115 km/h, and a central pressure of 992 hPa. Strong to gale-force winds extend up to 300 km from the center.

The storm is expected to pass near or over the Babuyan Islands and Batanes this afternoon until early evening, before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by tomorrow morning, July 26. It may weaken into a remnant low by tomorrow evening.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT:

TCWS No. 2

  • Northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Dumalneg, Pagudpud, Adams, Burgos, Bangui)
  • Northern portion of Apayao (Calanasan, Luna, Santa Marcela)
  • Batanes
  • Babuyan Islands
  • Northwestern portion of mainland Cagayan (Camalaniugan, Buguey, Aparri, Allacapan, Ballesteros, Abulug, Pamplona, Claveria, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes)

TCWS No. 1

  • Rest of Ilocos Norte
  • Northern portion of Ilocos Sur (Gregorio del Pilar, Magsingal, San Esteban, Banayoyo, Burgos, City of Candon, Santiago, San Vicente, Santa Catalina, Lidlidda, Nagbukel, Sinait, Sigay, San Ildefonso, Galimuyod, Quirino, City of Vigan, San Emilio, Cabugao, Caoayan, San Juan, Santa, Bantay, Santo Domingo, Santa Maria, Narvacan, Salcedo, Cervantes)
  • Abra
  • Rest of Apayao
  • Kalinga
  • Mountain Province
  • Rest of mainland Cagayan
  • Northern portion of Isabela (Quirino, Mallig, Quezon, Delfin Albano, Tumauini, Maconacon, San Pablo, Santa Maria, Cabagan, Santo Tomas, Roxas, San Manuel)

SEA CONDITIONS AND STORM SURGE

A minimal to moderate risk of storm surge (1.0 to 2.0 meters) is possible within 24 hours in low-lying or exposed coastal areas of: Batanes, Babuyan Islands, mainland Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur.

A Gale Warning is in effect over the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the western seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon.

High seas (up to 5.5 m):

  • Eastern seaboards of mainland Cagayan and Isabela

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

  • Seaboards of Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, and Zambales
  • Western seaboards of Bataan and Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands
  • Remaining seaboards of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands

Rough seas (up to 3.5 m):

  • Northeastern seaboard of Aurora
  • Western seaboards of Palawan including Calamian Islands, Cavite, and Batangas
  • Remaining seaboard of Occidental Mindoro

Moderate to rough seas (up to 2.5 m):

  • Seaboards of Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Marinduque, Kalayaan Islands, Cuyo Islands, Cagayancillo Islands, and Antique
  • Remaining seaboard of Bataan, Aurora, Cavite, Batangas, and Calamian Islands
  • Southern seaboard of Quezon
  • Eastern seaboard of Oriental Mindoro
  • Northern and western seaboards of Romblon
  • Western seaboard of Aklan including Caluya Islands
  • Eastern seaboards of Catanduanes and Davao Oriental

Moderate seas (up to 2.0 m):

  • Seaboards of Northern Samar and Surigao del Sur
  • Remaining seaboards of Bicol Region, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, and Romblon
  • Southwestern seaboard of Negros Occidental and Iloilo
  • Western seaboard of Guimaras

Sea travel is risky for all types of vessels in affected areas. Mariners are advised to remain in port or seek shelter until conditions improve.

MONSOON GUSTS AND WIND CONDITIONS

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

  • Today (July 25): Ilocos Region (areas not under Wind Signal), Cordillera Administrative Region (areas not under Wind Signal), Cagayan Valley (areas not under Wind Signal), Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Dinagat Islands
  • Tomorrow (July 26) and Sunday (July 27): Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal, Quezon, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Northern Samar, and Negros Occidental

For local updates on rainfall or flood advisories, the public is advised to monitor bulletins from the nearest PAGASA Regional Services Division.