The latest storm information from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that at 4:00 a.m. on July 24, the center of storm Emong (international name Comay - or storm No. 4 in the East Sea) was at about 16.7 degrees north latitude; 118.3 degrees east longitude, in the eastern sea of the North East Sea, about 245km west of Bacnotan (La Union, Philippines).
The storm intensity is level 8-9 (62-88 km/h), gusting to level 11. The storm is moving in a South-Southeast direction, at a speed of about 15 km/h.
The peninsula of strong winds is up to 220km from the center of the storm.
Storm No. 4 caused rough seas, waves in La Union and Ilocos Sur could reach 14m high.
Typhoon No. 4 could make landfall in Ilocos from the evening of July 24 to the early morning of July 25. The center of the storm could then continue into the Luzon Strait, moving near the Babuyan Islands.
Meanwhile, according to the storm forecast of the Vietnam National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 4:00 p.m. on July 24, the center of storm No. 4 was at 16.3 degrees north latitude; 119.3 degrees east longitude; in the eastern sea of the North East Sea. Intensity level 9-10, gust level 12. The storm is moving in an East-Southeast direction at 10-15 km/h. Area affected by level 3 natural disaster risk: Eastern sea area of the North East Sea.
At 4:00 a.m. on July 25, the center of the storm was at 17.9 degrees north latitude; 120.8 degrees east longitude; on the northern mainland of Luzon Peninsula, Philippines. Storm intensity level 8, gust level 10. The storm is moving northeast at 20-25km/h. The eastern sea area of the North East Sea is at risk of level 3 natural disasters.
It is forecasted that by 4:00 a.m. on July 26, storm No. 4 will gradually weaken into a low pressure area.
On July 24, the eastern sea of the North East Sea will have strong winds of level 7-8, near the storm center will have strong winds of level 9-10, gusting to level 12. Waves are 4.0-6.0m high, very rough seas.
At the same time, Typhoon sub sub sub, international name Francisco, is moving rapidly northwest towards the Ryukyu Islands (Japan) and the East China Sea.
According to PAGASA, the center of San Francisco at 4:00 a.m. on July 24 was located about 790 km northeast of Itbayat (Batanes).
Current wind speed: 75 km/h, gusts up to 90 km/h, central pressure 994 hPa.
Movement speed: 15 km/h.
Affected peninsula: Strong winds extend up to 550 km.
Dante storm is expected to leave the Philippine (Par) forecast area in the afternoon or tonight (24.7). Although not much stronger, the storm continues to cause a dynamic sea in many coastal areas in the North and Central Philippines.
PAGASA warns all types of vessels, especially small fishing vessels, to avoid going to sea or seek immediate safe shelter due to rough seas in many areas.
14m high waves: Ilocos Sur and La Union beaches. Waves 11m: Pangasinan coast. 8m Wave: Zambales. Waves 6m: Bataan. Waves of 4.5 m or more: Batangas, Lubang Island, Western Mindoro.
In addition, the seas of Palawan, Calamian, Batanes, Cagayan, Catanduanes, Romblon, Davao... are all affected by waves from 2-4m, posing a high risk for small ships.
Given the complicated developments of the two storms, people in the area are warned to evacuate when ordered, away from the coast, low-lying areas or areas at risk of landslides. Closely monitor weather forecasts from PAGASA, do not share fake news.
