Three Luzon provinces have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 as Typhoon Emong, internationally named Co-may, made landfall in Pangasinan on Thursday night, sources said.
Emong struck near Agno, Pangasinan at 10:40 p.m. on July 24, prompting authorities to raise warnings in several nearby areas. The exact four-word keyphrase, Signal No. 4, appears early in the report to highlight the storm’s severity.
Signal No. 4 Areas Brace for Strong Winds
The following locations now face Signal No. 4, indicating winds from 118 to 184 kilometers per hour expected within 12 hours:
- Southwestern La Union: Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan, City of San Fernando, Bauang, Caba, Aringay, Agoo, Santo Tomas
- Western Ilocos Sur: Santa Lucia, Santa Cruz, Tagudin
- Northern Pangasinan: Agno, Bani, Bolinao, Anda, City of Alaminos, Burgos, Dasol, Mabini, Sual
Extended Wind Warnings Across Luzon
Signal No. 3 warns of winds between 89 and 117 kph over the next 18 hours in southern Ilocos Norte, the rest of Ilocos Sur and La Union, central Pangasinan, Abra, parts of Mountain Province and Benguet, and northern Zambales.
Meanwhile, Signal No. 2 covers regions expecting winds from 62 to 88 kph in the next 24 hours, including remaining parts of Ilocos Norte and Pangasinan, northern Zambales, Apayao, Kalinga, and portions of Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac.
Broader Signal No. 1 Coverage
Areas under Signal No. 1, with winds of 39 to 61 kph expected over 36 hours, include the rest of Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, northern and central Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, parts of Pampanga, northern Bataan, and remaining Zambales.
Typhoon Emong’s Current Status and Path
At landfall, Emong carried maximum sustained winds of 120 kph and gusts up to 165 kph, moving slowly eastward, local meteorological sources reported. The typhoon is forecast to traverse Northern Luzon and exit over the Babuyan Channel by Friday midday.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, urging residents in affected areas to stay vigilant and heed safety advisories. The evolving weather conditions require preparedness as the storm progresses.
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