Tropical Storm Crising Holds Steady Near Luzon
Tropical Storm Crising continues to maintain its strength after passing close to Sta. Ana, Cagayan on Friday evening, sources said. The state weather bureau issued a 24-hour rainfall advisory across affected regions as of 5 p.m. on July 18, 2025.
The four-word keyphrase “Tropical Storm Crising maintains strength” accurately describes the current weather situation. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 remains in effect for 10 areas in Luzon, while Signal No. 1 continues in another 10 locations.
Storm Location and Movement
According to the latest bulletin from the weather agency at 8 p.m., Crising was last located approximately 100 kilometers northeast of Aparri, Cagayan. It is moving north-northwestward at 20 kilometers per hour, carrying maximum sustained winds of 75 kph with gusts reaching up to 90 kph.
Officials forecast that Crising may make landfall or pass near the Babuyan Islands later Friday evening. Afterward, the storm is expected to move west-northwestward, exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday morning or afternoon.
Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals
TCWS No. 2 Areas
Ten regions remain under Signal No. 2, signaling gale-force winds between 62 and 88 kph expected within 24 hours. These areas include:
- Batanes
- Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands
- Isabela
- Apayao
- Kalinga
- Northern and central Abra provinces
- Eastern Mountain Province
- Eastern Ifugao
- Ilocos Norte
- Northern Ilocos Sur
TCWS No. 1 Areas
Meanwhile, Signal No. 1 remains in effect for 10 other locations, indicating expected strong winds of 39 to 61 kph within 36 hours. These include:
- Quirino
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Remaining Mountain Province
- Remaining Ifugao
- Remaining Abra
- Benguet
- Remaining Ilocos Sur
- La Union
- Northern Pangasinan
- Northern Aurora and northeastern Nueva Ecija
Forecast and Safety Measures
Experts predict that Crising will intensify to a Severe Tropical Storm by Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay alert, monitor updates, and prepare for possible heavy rains and strong winds.
Authorities continue to monitor the storm closely, urging communities to take necessary precautions. Local leaders noted the importance of readiness as Crising moves through northern Luzon.
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