Typhoon Egay continues to intensify; some areas placed under TCWS No. 3

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has provided an update on Typhoon Egay, which is steadily intensifying as it moves north northwestward. The typhoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall, severe winds, coastal inundation, and hazardous coastal waters to various areas in the Philippines.

Location of Eye/Center:

The center of the eye of Typhoon Egay was estimated based on all available data, including those from Daet Doppler Weather Radar, at 425 km East Northeast of Baler, Aurora, or 365 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.7°N, 125.4°E).

Movement:

Typhoon Egay is moving North Northwestward at 15 km/h.

Strength:

The typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 205 km/h.

Heavy rainfall

Forecast accumulated rainfall from tonight to tomorrow evening:

• 100-200 mm: The northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan.
• 50-100 mm: Batanes, Babuyan Islands, the rest of mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay.

Forecast accumulated rainfall tomorrow evening to Wednesday evening:

• Above 200 mm: Batanes, Babuyan Islands, the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Apayao, and Abra.
• 100-200 mm: The rest of Cagayan, the western portion of Kalinga, the western portion of Mountain Province, the western portion of Benguet, La Union, and the northwestern portion of Pangasinan.
• 50-100 mm: The northern portion of Isabela, the rest of Kalinga, the rest of Mountain Province, the rest of Benguet, the western portion of Ifugao, and the rest of Pangasinan.

As with previous advisories, elevated and mountainous areas are at higher risk for flooding and rain-induced landslides, especially in regions that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps. Localities that have experienced considerable rainfall in recent days should also exercise caution.

Additionally, the Southwest Monsoon, enhanced by Typhoon Egay, will continue to bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas in the next three days.

Track and Intensity Outlook:

Typhoon Egay is forecast to move northwestward in the next 12 hours before turning generally west northwestward and cross the Luzon Strait. The current track forecast indicates that the typhoon may make landfall or pass very close to Babuyan Islands between Wednesday early morning and Wednesday afternoon. A slight northward or southward shift in this segment of the track may result in a landfall or close approach over northern mainland Cagayan or Batanes.

Typhoon Egay is forecast to continue intensifying and reach super typhoon category within 24 hours. However, should the track forecast shift closer to the landmass of Luzon, the typhoon may peak at an intensity just below super typhoon threshold. A weakening trend may begin as the typhoon passes over the Babuyan Islands due to the potential onset of an eyewall replacement cycle and interaction with the rugged terrain of Northern Luzon. Further weakening is expected outside the PAR region due to an increasingly unfavorable environment and the eventual landfall over the landmass of China.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS):

TCWS No. 3

Luzon:

• The eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Peñablanca, Baggao, Gattaran, Lal-Lo).
• The northeastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Maconacon).

TCWS No. 2

Luzon:

• Batanes,
• Babuyan Islands,
• the rest of mainland Cagayan,
• the rest of Isabela, Quirino,
• the northern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Quezon, Diadi, Bagabag, Ambaguio, Villaverde, Solano, Bayombong),
• Apayao,
• Kalinga,
• Abra,
• Mountain Province,
• Ifugao,
• the northern portion of Benguet (Bakun, Mankayan, Buguias, Kabayan, Kibungan),
• Ilocos Norte,
• Ilocos Sur,
• and the northern and central portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao).

TCWS No. 1

Luzon:

• La Union,
• Pangasinan,
• the rest of Benguet,
• the rest of Nueva Vizcaya,
• the rest of Aurora, Zambales,
• Bataan,
• Nueva Ecija,
• Tarlac,
• Pampanga,
• Bulacan,
• Metro Manila,
• Rizal,
• Laguna,
• Cavite,
• Batangas,
• Quezon,
• Marinduque,
• the central and eastern portions of Romblon (Banton, Corcuera, Romblon, Magdiwang, Cajidiocan, San Fernando),
• Camarines Norte,
• Camarines Sur,
• Catanduanes,
• Albay,
• Sorsogon, and
• Masbate.

Visayas:

• Northern Samar,
• the northern and central portions of Samar (Almagro, Tagapul-An, Santo Niño, Daram, Zumarraga, Villareal, Talalora, Hinabangan, Calbiga, Pinabacdao, Paranas, Motiong, San Sebastian, Jiabong, City of Catbalogan, San Jose de Buan, Matuguinao, San Jorge, Tarangnan, Gandara, Pagsanghan, Santa Margarita, Calbayog City),
• the northern and central portions of Eastern Samar (City of Borongan, San Julian, Sulat, Taft, Can-Avid, Oras, Arteche, Jipapad, Dolores, San Policarpo, Maslog), and
• Biliran.

Residents in affected areas are urged to stay updated on the latest weather advisories and to take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety and well-being.