Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 Affects Luzon
Strong winds and heavy rains will continue across Luzon as Tropical Storm Crising sustains Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over 10 provinces. Residents should brace for challenging weather conditions as the storm moves closer.
Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon, locally known as the habagat, will bring widespread rain over other parts of the Philippines. Authorities have issued warnings to ensure communities remain vigilant.
Current Location and Movement of Crising
According to weather sources, Crising was last located 135 kilometers east-northeast of Tuguegarao City in Cagayan. The storm carries maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching up to 105 kph. It is advancing west-northwest at 20 kph, steadily heading toward northern Luzon.
Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2
The storm signal covers the following areas, which are expected to experience gale-force winds ranging from 62 to 88 kph within 24 hours:
– Batanes
– Cagayan including Babuyan Islands
– Isabela
– Apayao
– Kalinga
– Northern and central parts of Abra
– Eastern Mountain Province
– Eastern Ifugao
– Ilocos Norte
– Northern Ilocos Sur
Communities in these areas are advised to prepare for stormy weather and secure their homes and belongings.
Additional Areas Experiencing Wind Signal No. 1
Other provinces remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1, which indicates expected winds of 39 to 61 kph within 36 hours. These include:
– Quirino
– Nueva Vizcaya
– Remaining parts of Mountain Province and Ifugao
– The rest of Abra
– Benguet
– The rest of Ilocos Sur
– La Union
– Northern Pangasinan
– Northern Aurora
– Northeastern Nueva Ecija
Monsoon Rains Continue Elsewhere
As Crising influences the weather in northern Luzon, the habagat brings persistent rains to Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Western Visayas, and the Negros Island Region. Authorities urge residents in these areas to stay alert for potential flooding and landslides.
Local officials and sources said storm preparedness remains crucial as conditions may worsen. Communities are encouraged to monitor updates and heed safety advisories.
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