Tropical Storm Crising has strengthened and now affects weather conditions across Northern Luzon. Eight areas are currently under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as the storm moves northwestward. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation to provide timely updates and advisories.
According to recent updates, the eye of Tropical Storm Crising was located approximately 335 kilometers east of Echague, Isabela, and 325 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. The storm carries maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near its center, with gusts reaching up to 80 kilometers per hour.
Areas Under Signal No. 2
Residents in the following areas should prepare for strong winds and possible heavy rainfall:
- Batanes
- Cagayan including Babuyan Islands
- Northern and eastern Isabela (including Palanan, Ilagan City, Divilacan, Delfin Albano, Quezon, Tumauini, Maconacon, Santa Maria, Cabagan, San Pablo, Santo Tomas, San Mariano, Dinapigue)
- Apayao
- Northern Kalinga (City of Tabuk, Balbalan, Pinukpuk, Rizal)
- Northern Abra (Malibcong, Lacub, Lagangilang, Licuan-Baay, Danglas, Lagayan, San Juan, Tineg, La Paz, Dolores)
- Ilocos Norte
- Northern Ilocos Sur (Cabugao, Sinait)
Areas Under Signal No. 1
Meanwhile, the following regions are under Signal No. 1, indicating less severe but still significant weather disturbances:
- Remaining parts of Isabela
- Quirino
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Rest of Kalinga
- Mountain Province
- Ifugao
- Remaining Abra
- Benguet
- Rest of Ilocos Sur
- La Union
- Northern Pangasinan (including San Nicolas, Natividad, San Quintin, San Manuel, Tayug, Sison, San Fabian, Pozorrubio, Laoac, Binalonan, San Jacinto, Manaoag, Mangaldan, Dagupan City, Binmaley, Lingayen, Labrador, Sual, City of Alaminos, Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Agno, Burgos, Mabini, Dasol, Calasiao, Santa Barbara, Mapandan, Bugallon)
- Northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler, Maria Aurora)
- Northeastern Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Pantabangan)
- Polillo Islands
- Camarines Norte
- Catanduanes
- Northeastern Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, San Jose, Presentacion, Tinambac, Siruma, Goa)
Storm Progress and Precautions
Local sources noted that Crising is expected to continue strengthening, possibly reaching Severe Tropical Storm status by tomorrow. The storm’s trajectory and intensity may bring heavy rains and strong winds, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides in affected areas. Residents are urged to stay alert and prepare necessary safety measures.
Authorities remain vigilant, issuing warnings and coordinating disaster response efforts. People in vulnerable communities should heed official advisories and avoid unnecessary travel.
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