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Tropical Depression Crising Moves North-Northwest, Expected To Intensify Into A Storm
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Tropical Depression Crising maintained its strength as it shifted north-northwestward over the sea east of Catanduanes late Thursday morning, July 17, 2025. According to the 11:00 AM bulletin from PAGASA, Crising was located approximately 520 kilometers east northeast of Juban, Sorsogon or 470 kilometers east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, with maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of up to 70 kilometers per hour. The system is moving at a brisk pace of 25 kilometers per hour in a north-northwestward direction.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect over several areas in Luzon, including parts of Batanes, Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Quirino, portions of Nueva Vizcaya and Aurora, as well as Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, northern Ilocos Sur, and northern and eastern Catanduanes. These areas may experience strong winds within 36 hours, with minimal to minor impacts expected, particularly in more exposed upland and coastal communities.
Heavy rainfall is also anticipated in connection with both Crising and the enhanced southwest monsoon. PAGASA’s earlier advisories indicate that areas under Signal No. 1 should prepare for locally heavier rains and the possibility of localized flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly drained locations.
Strong to gale-force winds from the southwest monsoon are forecast to affect a wide swath of the country in the coming days, including Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao. Coastal inundation remains a concern, particularly in vulnerable shorelines of Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, and Isabela, where storm surge could reach heights of one to two meters within the next 48 hours. Mariners and operators of small vessels are urged to exercise extreme caution or to avoid venturing to sea altogether, as sea conditions in several seaboards will remain moderate to rough.
Current forecasts suggest that Crising could make landfall over mainland Cagayan late Friday evening or early Saturday morning as it continues to intensify. It is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm today and could reach severe tropical storm category before approaching Northern Luzon. After crossing Northern Luzon, Crising may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday evening or Sunday morning.
Residents in areas at risk of strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surge are advised to continue monitoring official bulletins and to heed evacuation or safety instructions issued by local authorities. For updates specific to your locality, refer to advisories from your regional PAGASA office and disaster risk reduction and management councils.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect over several areas in Luzon, including parts of Batanes, Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Quirino, portions of Nueva Vizcaya and Aurora, as well as Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, northern Ilocos Sur, and northern and eastern Catanduanes. These areas may experience strong winds within 36 hours, with minimal to minor impacts expected, particularly in more exposed upland and coastal communities.
Heavy rainfall is also anticipated in connection with both Crising and the enhanced southwest monsoon. PAGASA’s earlier advisories indicate that areas under Signal No. 1 should prepare for locally heavier rains and the possibility of localized flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly drained locations.
Strong to gale-force winds from the southwest monsoon are forecast to affect a wide swath of the country in the coming days, including Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao. Coastal inundation remains a concern, particularly in vulnerable shorelines of Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, and Isabela, where storm surge could reach heights of one to two meters within the next 48 hours. Mariners and operators of small vessels are urged to exercise extreme caution or to avoid venturing to sea altogether, as sea conditions in several seaboards will remain moderate to rough.
Current forecasts suggest that Crising could make landfall over mainland Cagayan late Friday evening or early Saturday morning as it continues to intensify. It is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm today and could reach severe tropical storm category before approaching Northern Luzon. After crossing Northern Luzon, Crising may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday evening or Sunday morning.
Residents in areas at risk of strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surge are advised to continue monitoring official bulletins and to heed evacuation or safety instructions issued by local authorities. For updates specific to your locality, refer to advisories from your regional PAGASA office and disaster risk reduction and management councils.
Jul 17, 2025
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