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Tropical Cyclone Emong (international name: Co-may) continues to weaken after crossing Northern Luzon, and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday, July 26, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its 5 p.m. bulletin on Friday, July 25, PAGASA said Emong had weakened from a severe tropical storm to a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 115 kph.
PAGASA said Emong is expected to weaken further throughout the forecast period due to increasing unfavorable environmental conditions.
It is likely to degenerate into a remnant low by Saturday evening as it moves over the East China Sea.
However, PAGASA said a slightly faster weakening trend is not ruled out.
As of 4 p.m., the center of the storm was located near the Babuyan Islands and was approaching Batanes.
Based on its projected track, PAGASA said Emong is expected to accelerate north-northeastward before exiting PAR.
Wind signals still in effect
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes and the Babuyan Islands as the storm continues to directly affect these areas.
Signal No. 1 also remains in effect over Ilocos Norte, Apayao, and mainland Cagayan.
Wind signals in other previously affected areas have been lifted.
Heavy rain persists
Meanwhile, PAGASA warned that heavy to intense rainfall caused by Emong and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) may continue to affect Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Benguet, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, and Occidental Mindoro.
Moderate to heavy rainfall may also persist in Cagayan, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Metro Manila, Pampanga, Tarlac, Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Marinduque, Romblon, and Antique.
Residents in low-lying and mountainous areas are advised to remain vigilant against possible flash floods and landslides.
