Issued 2:00 AM, July 18, 2025 — Valid until 5:00 AM
Tropical Storm #CrisingPH (WIPHA) has slightly intensified overnight as it continues its northwestward movement along the coastal waters of Calayan, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h, gusting up to 115 km/h, and generating sea swells as high as 6.0 meters.
🌀 Location & Movement
- Center located at 19.6°N, 121.3°E (Calayan, Cagayan)
- Moving northwestward at 15 km/h
- Central pressure: 985 hPa
- Gale-force winds extend up to 550 km from the center
⚠️ Wind Signals Raised
| Signal | Threat Level | Affected Areas | Wind Speed | Lead Time | Impacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCWS #2 | Gale-force winds | Batanes, Cagayan incl. Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, Apayao, North Abra, North Ilocos Sur, North Isabela, Kalinga | 62–88 km/h | 24 hrs | Minor to moderate damage |
| TCWS #1 | Strong winds | Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet, Mountain Province, La Union, Pangasinan (North), Aurora (North), Nueva Ecija (NE), rest of Ilocos and Isabela | 39–61 km/h | 36 hrs | Minimal to minor damage |
🌧 Rainfall & Monsoon Alerts
The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to bring strong to gale-force gusts today across:
- Zambales, Bataan, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas
- Portions of Mindanao, including Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis provinces, Lanao del Norte, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Davao Oriental and Occidental, Sarangani
Expected coverage expands tomorrow and Monday to include Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and much of Northern Luzon.
🌊 Storm Surge & Coastal Inundation
Residents in Batanes, Cagayan (incl. Babuyan Islands), Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur should prepare for 1.0–2.0 meter storm surges within 12 hours.
Gale warnings are in effect, with very rough seas reported across multiple seaboards:
- Up to 6.0 m over Batanes and Babuyan Islands
- Up to 4.5 m over Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, and Isabela
- Sea travel is dangerous and discouraged for all vessels
📈 Forecast Outlook
- “Crising” is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within 24 hours
- Expected to intensify into a Severe Tropical Storm by today
🛡️ Public Advisory
Everyone in the affected regions is advised to:
- Monitor updates from PAGASA and local authorities
- Prepare for possible evacuation, especially in flood- and landslide-prone areas
- Refrain from sea travel
- Stay alert for subsequent bulletins at 5:00 AM