Typhoon Emong Maintains Strength Over Pangasinan Coast

Typhoon Emong continues to hold its strength as it moves slowly along the coast of Pangasinan, local weather authorities reported. The typhoon, also known internationally as Co-may, remains a significant threat to nearby provinces due to its sustained power.

At 8 p.m. bulletins, the storm was positioned over the coastal waters of Burgos, Pangasinan, with winds reaching up to 120 kilometers per hour and gusts peaking at 165 kph. Its eastward movement remains slow.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals Raised in Key Areas

Due to Emong’s persistent strength, authorities have issued several Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) across multiple regions to prepare residents for possible impacts.

Signal No. 4 (winds between 118 and 184 kph expected within 12 hours) covers:

Southwestern Ilocos Sur: Santa Lucia, Santa Cruz, Tagudin
Northwestern La Union: Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan, San Fernando City, Bauang
Extreme northwestern Pangasinan: Agno, Bani, Bolinao, Anda, Alaminos City

Signal No. 3 (winds between 89 and 117 kph expected within 18 hours) includes:

Southern Ilocos Norte: Laoag City, San Nicolas, Sarrat, Dingras, Solsona, Nueva Era, Batac City, Marcos, Paoay, Currimao, Banna, Pinili, Badoc
Remaining parts of Ilocos Sur and La Union
Northern and western Pangasinan: Burgos, Dasol, Mabini, Lingayen, Bugallon, Infanta, Labrador, Sual, Dagupan City, San Fabian, Binmaley
Abra, western Mountain Province, and western Benguet

Signal No. 2 (winds between 62 and 88 kph expected within 24 hours) covers:

Other areas of Ilocos Norte and Pangasinan
Apayao, Kalinga, rest of Mountain Province, Ifugao, rest of Benguet
Babuyan Islands and northern/western mainland Cagayan
Western Nueva Vizcaya and northern Zambales

Signal No. 1 (winds between 39 and 61 kph expected within 36 hours) includes:

Batanes, remaining parts of Cagayan and Isabela
Quirino, rest of Nueva Vizcaya, rest of Zambales
Northern Bataan, Tarlac, northern Pampanga
Western and central Nueva Ecija

Typhoon Emong’s Projected Path and Impact

Officials noted that Emong is expected to gradually accelerate, initially moving eastward then turning northeastward later tonight. The typhoon is forecast to make landfall between late Thursday night and early Friday morning.

Potential landfall locations are projected to be in Pangasinan, La Union, or Ilocos Sur, which may face severe weather conditions and strong winds.

Local leaders emphasized the importance of preparedness as the typhoon approaches, urging residents in affected areas to stay informed and heed safety advisories.

Typhoon Emong Maintains Strength Over Pangasinan Coast