These areas are in Signal No. 1 because of Tropical Depression Crising.
Here is an update about Tropical Depression Crising from PAGASA as it maintains strength, nearing Aurora Province.
Tropical depression Crising, based on the latest from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), maintained its strength. On Thursday afternoon, it nears and is moving offshore east of Aurora province.
According to the update from the state weather bureau, it was estimated to be at 335 km northeast of Virac, Catanduanes. The cyclone is moving west-northwestward at 30 kilometers per hour and has a maximum sustained wind of 55 kph near the center, with gusts of up to 70 kph.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is raised over the following areas in Luzon
Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Quirino, the northern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Quezon, Bagabag, Diadi, Bayombong, Solano, Ambaguio, Villaverde, Dupax del Norte, Bambang, Kayapa), the northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler), Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, the northern portion of Benguet (Bakun, Mankayan, Buguias, Kibungan, Kabayan, Bokod, Atok, Kapangan), Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, the northern portion of La Union (Bangar, Sudipen, Luna, Balaoan, Santol, San Gabriel, Bacnotan), Polillo Islands, Camarines Norte, the northern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, San Jose, Presentacion, Tinambac, Siruma, Goa), and Catanduanes
Meanwhile, the Southwest monsoon will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas:
- Batangas, Quezon, the rest of Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, and Sarangani today, July 17
- Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental tomorrow, July 18
- Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Misamis Occidental, Lanao Del Norte, Camiguin, Dinagat Islands, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental on Saturday, July 19
In a previous article, Crising triggered Signal No.1 in 26 areas as it intensified.
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