Emong Nears Luzon, Dante to Exit PAR

Typhoon Emong continues to strengthen over the West Philippine Sea and may make landfall over La Union or Ilocos Sur. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Dante is moving out of PAR towards the Ryukyu Islands, but both systems are enhancing the Southwest Monsoon and causing rough sea conditions.

As of July 24, 2025, two tropical cyclones are affecting the Philippine region. Typhoon Emong, now over the West Philippine Sea, is bringing storm-force winds, heavy rain, and dangerous sea conditions to parts of Northern and Central Luzon. At the same time, Tropical Storm Dante is moving out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility towards the Ryukyu Islands but continues to enhance the Southwest Monsoon. Residents and mariners are urged to stay vigilant as both systems will bring widespread rains, strong winds, and high waves to many parts of the country.

Latest Cyclone Status

Typhoon Emong (Co-May)

• Location (10 AM): 220 km west-southwest of Bacnotan, La Union or 210 km west of Dagupan City, Pangasinan
• Intensity: Maximum sustained winds 120 km/h, gustiness up to 150 km/h, central pressure 975 hPa
• Movement: Moving slowly south southeastward
• Wind Reach: Strong to typhoon-force winds extend 150 km from center

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals:

Signal No. 3 (Storm-force winds):

• Northern Pangasinan:
  • Anda
  • Bolinao
  • Bani
• Western La Union:
  • Luna
  • Balaoan
  • Bacnotan
  • San Juan
  • City of San Fernando
  • Bauang
  • Caba
  • Bangar
• Southwestern Ilocos Sur:
  • San Esteban
  • Santiago
  • City of Candon
  • Santa Lucia
  • Santa Cruz
  • Tagudin

Signal No. 2 (Gale-force winds):

• Ilocos Norte
• Rest of Ilocos Sur
• Rest of La Union
• Central Pangasinan:
  • Agno
  • Burgos
  • Mabini
  • City of Alaminos
  • Sual
  • Labrador
  • Bugallon
  • Infanta
  • Dasol
  • Lingayen
  • Binmaley
  • Dagupan City
  • Calasiao
  • Santa Barbara
  • Mangaldan
  • Mapandan
  • Manaoag
  • Laoac
  • Binalonan
  • San Manuel
  • San Nicolas
  • Pozorrubio
  • Sison
  • San Fabian
  • San Jacinto
• Apayao
• Kalinga
• Abra
• Mountain Province
• Ifugao
• Benguet
• Babuyan Islands
• Northern and Western Mainland Cagayan:
  • Rizal
  • Santa Praxedes
  • Claveria
  • Sanchez-Mira
  • Pamplona
  • Abulug
  • Ballesteros
  • Aparri
  • Camalaniugan
  • Allacapan
  • Buguey
  • Santa Teresita
  • Santa Ana
  • Gonzaga
  • Lal-Lo
  • Lasam
  • Santo Niño
  • Piat
  • Tuao
• Western Nueva Vizcaya:
  • Kayapa
  • Santa Fe

Signal No. 1 (Strong winds):

• Batanes
• Rest of Cagayan
• Western and Central Isabela:
  • Santo Tomas
  • Delfin Albano
  • Quezon
  • Mallig
  • Quirino
  • Roxas
  • San Manuel
  • Aurora
  • San Mateo
  • Ramon
  • Cordon
  • Burgos
  • Cabatuan
  • Cabagan
  • San Pablo
  • Santa Maria
  • Tumauini
  • Gamu
  • Luna
  • Maconacon
  • Alicia
  • San Mariano
  • Naguilian
  • San Guillermo
  • City of Cauayan
  • Echague
  • Ilagan City
  • Angadanan
  • Benito Soliven
  • City of Santiago
  • Reina Mercedes
  • San Agustin
  • Divilacan
  • San Isidro
  • Jones
• Rest of Nueva Vizcaya
• Quirino
• Rest of Pangasinan
• Northern and Central Zambales:
  • Santa Cruz
  • Candelaria
  • Masinloc
  • Palauig
  • Iba
  • Botolan
  • Cabangan
• Tarlac
• Western and Central Nueva Ecija:
  • Carranglan
  • Lupao
  • Talugtug
  • Cuyapo
  • Nampicuan
  • Guimba
  • Science City of Muñoz
  • San Jose City
  • Pantabangan
  • Rizal
  • Llanera
  • Talavera
  • Santo Domingo
  • Quezon
  • Licab
  • Aliaga
  • Zaragoza
  • San Antonio
  • Jaen
  • Cabanatuan City
  • Santa Rosa
  • General Mamerto Natividad
  • Palayan City
  • Bongabon
  • Laur

Tropical Storm Dante (Francisco)

• Location (10 AM): 735 km east-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes
• Intensity: Maximum sustained winds 75 km/h, gustiness up to 90 km/h, central pressure 994 hPa
• Movement: North northwestward at 30 km/h
• Wind Reach: Strong to gale-force winds extend 550 km from center
• No wind signal currently hoisted for Dante.

Hazards Affecting Land and Sea

Heavy Rainfall and Winds

• Both systems are enhancing the Southwest Monsoon, bringing heavy rains and strong to gale-force gusts over many areas including Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, parts of Visayas, Mindanao, and Northern Luzon through Saturday.
• Localized flooding and landslides are possible, especially in mountainous or low-lying communities.

Storm Surge

• Typhoon Emong may cause storm surge (1.0–2.0 m) in low-lying and exposed coastal areas of Batanes, Cagayan (including Babuyan Islands), Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, and Zambales.

Coastal Waters

• Very rough or high seas are expected over the western seaboards of Luzon (up to 14.0 m Ilocos Sur/La Union, 11.0 m Pangasinan, 8.0 m Zambales, 6.0 m Bataan).
• Rough seas (3–4.5 m) also affect surrounding areas, including Batangas, Mindoro, Palawan, and Batanes.
• Moderate seas (up to 2.5 m) in nearby coastal regions; mariners and small craft should avoid travel.

Track Outlook

Typhoon Emong:

• Expected to turn east and accelerate northeastward, possibly making landfall over La Union or Ilocos Sur on July 25, before crossing northwestern Luzon and moving over the Luzon Strait.
• May intensify slightly before landfall, but weakening is expected as it crosses Luzon.

Tropical Storm Dante:

• Moving toward the Ryukyu Islands and East China Sea.
• Expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by this afternoon or evening and gradually weaken by the weekend.

Advisory

Residents in affected areas should take all necessary precautions, especially those under TCWS and in low-lying or coastal communities. Mariners are advised to remain in port and avoid sea travel until conditions improve. Stay tuned for official PAGASA updates and heed local evacuation and safety instructions.