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Typhoon Emong Nears Western Pangasinan As It Maintains Strength: What You Need To Know
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Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-May) continues to hold its intensity this evening as it moves slowly eastward, inching closer to making landfall over the western coastal areas of Pangasinan. As of 7:00 PM today, the eye of Emong was last located over the coastal waters off Burgos, Pangasinan, based on data including observations from the Subic Doppler Weather Radar. The system is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h near its center, gusts reaching up to 165 km/h, and a central pressure of 975 hPa.
Despite the lack of rapid movement, the typhoon’s structure remains compact but potent. Its strong to typhoon-force winds extend up to 240 kilometers from the center, affecting a wide swath of Northern and Central Luzon. According to the latest track forecast, Emong is expected to make landfall—possibly in Pangasinan—within the next few hours, although nearby provinces such as La Union or Ilocos Sur also remain within its likely landfall corridor. After landfall, the typhoon is forecast to traverse Northern Luzon’s mountainous terrain before emerging over the Babuyan Channel tomorrow morning or around noon.
Several areas across Luzon are under varying levels of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS), with Signal No. 4 raised over parts of Ilocos Sur, La Union, and northwestern Pangasinan. These areas can expect typhoon-force winds with significant to severe threats to life and property within the next 12 hours. Signal No. 3 covers a broader region, including much of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, parts of the Cordilleras, and northern Central Luzon. Residents in these areas should prepare for storm-force winds and moderate to significant impacts.
Signal No. 2 has been issued for the rest of Northern Luzon, where gale-force winds are expected. While less severe than the core typhoon zone, these areas still face minor to moderate risks. Signal No. 1 includes provinces farther south and east, where strong winds are expected within 36 hours, including parts of Central Luzon, northern Bataan, Isabela, and Nueva Ecija.
In addition to damaging winds, Emong is enhancing the Southwest Monsoon, which is bringing widespread rain and gusty conditions to areas beyond the typhoon’s direct path. Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol, parts of Visayas, and Northern Mindanao are likely to experience these monsoon-driven conditions today and through Saturday. Coastal communities across the Ilocos Region, Pangasinan, and Zambales face a moderate to high risk of storm surges, potentially reaching up to three meters in height. Residents in these areas should be alert to advisories from their local disaster officials.
The maritime situation is also becoming increasingly hazardous. Gale warnings remain in effect over Northern and Central Luzon’s western seaboards, with sea conditions ranging from very rough to high, particularly in the western waters off Ilocos, La Union, and Pangasinan where wave heights could peak at 14 meters. All vessels, especially small seacrafts and motorbancas, are advised to stay in port or seek shelter immediately. Travel by sea across large parts of Luzon and nearby regions remains unsafe at this time.
While a slight intensification prior to landfall remains possible due to the favorable oceanic and atmospheric conditions, Emong is likely to weaken as it interacts with Northern Luzon’s rugged terrain. Nonetheless, impacts from wind, rain, and coastal hazards are already unfolding. Communities in the storm’s path should remain vigilant, take precautionary measures, and closely follow updates from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and local authorities.
Despite the lack of rapid movement, the typhoon’s structure remains compact but potent. Its strong to typhoon-force winds extend up to 240 kilometers from the center, affecting a wide swath of Northern and Central Luzon. According to the latest track forecast, Emong is expected to make landfall—possibly in Pangasinan—within the next few hours, although nearby provinces such as La Union or Ilocos Sur also remain within its likely landfall corridor. After landfall, the typhoon is forecast to traverse Northern Luzon’s mountainous terrain before emerging over the Babuyan Channel tomorrow morning or around noon.
Several areas across Luzon are under varying levels of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS), with Signal No. 4 raised over parts of Ilocos Sur, La Union, and northwestern Pangasinan. These areas can expect typhoon-force winds with significant to severe threats to life and property within the next 12 hours. Signal No. 3 covers a broader region, including much of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, parts of the Cordilleras, and northern Central Luzon. Residents in these areas should prepare for storm-force winds and moderate to significant impacts.
Signal No. 2 has been issued for the rest of Northern Luzon, where gale-force winds are expected. While less severe than the core typhoon zone, these areas still face minor to moderate risks. Signal No. 1 includes provinces farther south and east, where strong winds are expected within 36 hours, including parts of Central Luzon, northern Bataan, Isabela, and Nueva Ecija.
In addition to damaging winds, Emong is enhancing the Southwest Monsoon, which is bringing widespread rain and gusty conditions to areas beyond the typhoon’s direct path. Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol, parts of Visayas, and Northern Mindanao are likely to experience these monsoon-driven conditions today and through Saturday. Coastal communities across the Ilocos Region, Pangasinan, and Zambales face a moderate to high risk of storm surges, potentially reaching up to three meters in height. Residents in these areas should be alert to advisories from their local disaster officials.
The maritime situation is also becoming increasingly hazardous. Gale warnings remain in effect over Northern and Central Luzon’s western seaboards, with sea conditions ranging from very rough to high, particularly in the western waters off Ilocos, La Union, and Pangasinan where wave heights could peak at 14 meters. All vessels, especially small seacrafts and motorbancas, are advised to stay in port or seek shelter immediately. Travel by sea across large parts of Luzon and nearby regions remains unsafe at this time.
While a slight intensification prior to landfall remains possible due to the favorable oceanic and atmospheric conditions, Emong is likely to weaken as it interacts with Northern Luzon’s rugged terrain. Nonetheless, impacts from wind, rain, and coastal hazards are already unfolding. Communities in the storm’s path should remain vigilant, take precautionary measures, and closely follow updates from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and local authorities.
Jul 24, 2025
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