Typhoon Emong Accelerates About to make landfall in Ilocos Sur or Northern La Union

Typhoon Emong Accelerates, Set to Make Landfall: Latest Update as of 5:00 AM, July 25, 2025

Typhoon “Emong” has rapidly intensified and accelerated as it moves toward a landfall expected in Ilocos Sur or the northern portion of La Union. Authorities warn of significant threats from intense winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and dangerous sea conditions. Here’s the essential information you need:

Current Status

As of 5:00 AM, July 25, 2025:

• Location: Coastal waters of Bangar, La Union
• Movement: Northeastward at 20 km/h
• Maximum sustained winds: 120 km/h near the center
• Gustiness: Up to 165 km/h

Forecast Track

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• July 25, 2:00 PM: 95 km Southeast of Basco, Batanes
• July 26, 2:00 AM: 370 km Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes
• July 26, 2:00 PM: 665 km North Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (Outside PAR)
• July 27, 2:00 AM: 750 km North Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (Outside PAR)

Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

Wind Signal No. 4

Luzon:

• Southwestern Ilocos Sur: Santa Lucia, Santa Cruz, Tagudin, Alilem, Sugpon, Suyo
• Northern and Central La Union: Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan, City of San Fernando, Bauang, Sudipen, Santol, Caba, Aringay, San Gabriel, Bagulin, Naguilian, Burgos

Expected Winds:

• Greater than 118 km/h up to 184 km/h within 12 hours

Wind Signal No. 3

Luzon:

• Southern Ilocos Norte, rest of Ilocos Sur, rest of La Union
• Western Apayao, Abra, Western Kalinga, Western Mountain Province, Western Benguet, Northern Pangasinan

Expected Winds:

• 89 to 117 km/h within 18 hours

Wind Signal No. 2

Luzon:

• Rest of Ilocos Norte, rest of Pangasinan, Northern Zambales, rest of Apayao, rest of Kalinga, rest of Mountain Province, rest of Benguet, Ifugao, Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands
• Northern and western Isabela, northwestern Quirino, western and central Nueva Vizcaya, northwestern Nueva Ecija, northern Tarlac

Expected Winds:

• 62 to 88 km/h within 24 hours

Wind Signal No. 1

Luzon:

• Rest of Isabela, rest of Quirino, rest of Nueva Vizcaya, northern and central Aurora, rest of Nueva Ecija, rest of Tarlac, western and central Pampanga, rest of Zambales, northern Bataan

Expected Winds:

• 39 to 61 km/h within 36 hours

Storm Surge Risk

• Moderate to high risk (1.0 to 3.0 m surge): Batanes, Babuyan Islands, mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales

Sea Conditions

• Very High Seas: Western Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan (up to 14.0 m)
• High Seas: Zambales, Bataan, Batangas, Lubang Islands, Occidental Mindoro, eastern seaboards of Cagayan and Isabela (up to 4.5–8.0 m)
• Rough Seas: Palawan, Aurora, Babuyan Islands, Batanes, Marinduque, Kalayaan Islands, southern Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Ilocos Norte (up to 3.5 m)

Safety Precautions

• Immediate evacuation and shelter in strong buildings is advised, especially in areas under Wind Signals 3 and 4.
• Cancel all travel and outdoor activities.
• Prepare and secure emergency supplies and belongings.
• Stay updated with the latest PAGASA advisories.

Stay vigilant and ensure personal and community safety as Typhoon Emong approaches.