Tropical Storm Dante Exits Philippine Area
MANILA — Tropical Storm Dante has officially exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) as of 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 24. According to local weather authorities, Dante was last positioned 735 kilometers east-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes at 10 a.m. that day.
The tropical storm carried maximum sustained winds of up to 75 kilometers per hour with gusts reaching 90 kph. Moving steadily north-northwest at 30 kph, Dante is forecast to continue its path west-northwest toward the Ryukyu Islands in Japan and the East China Sea. Experts expect the storm to weaken significantly over the weekend as it moves away from the Philippines.
Weather officials will release the next update on Dante’s status at 5 p.m. Thursday, ensuring residents remain informed as the storm progresses.
Typhoon Emong Remains Only Cyclone in PAR
With Dante’s exit, attention turns fully to Typhoon Emong, which has strengthened rapidly within the PAR. Emong, known internationally as Co-may, reached typhoon status Thursday morning. By 2 p.m., it was packing powerful winds of up to 120 kilometers per hour and gusts as strong as 150 kph.
Emong was last tracked 175 kilometers west of Dagupan City in Pangasinan and is projected to move northeastward toward Northern Luzon. Authorities urge communities in its path to stay alert and prepare for possible impacts.
This development leaves Emong as the sole tropical cyclone currently affecting the Philippine area of responsibility, highlighting the need for continued vigilance.
Satellite Insights and Future Outlook
Satellite imagery shows the dynamic interaction between the two storms before Dante’s departure. Dante’s circulation appeared to be pulled by Emong, causing a looping effect over the Ilocos Region. Now, with Dante moving away, Emong’s influence dominates the weather scene in northern Philippines.
Residents and local officials are advised to monitor updates from the meteorological agency closely, as Emong’s trajectory and intensity could still change in the coming days.
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