Crising

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect over several other parts of Luzon, including Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Benguet, the rest of Abra and Ilocos Sur, La Union, northern Aurora, northeastern Nueva Ecija and northern Pangasinan.

- — With Jose Rodel Clapano, Bella Cariaso, Rudy Santos, Ric Sapnu, Cesar Ramirez, Jun Elias, Gilbert Bayoran, Mark Ernest Villeza, Elizabeth Marcelo, Helen Flores

Crising, according to PAGASA, was expected to make landfall over the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan or the Babuyan Islands yesterday evening. It was forecast to move northwestward and exit the Philippine area of responsibility by afternoon today. The storm may continue to intensify and reach severe tropical storm category by tonight or early tomorrow.

Beyond the wind threat, Crising is also enhancing the southwest monsoon, which is bringing rains to Central and Southern Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao. Monsoon rains are expected in Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Batangas, Cavite, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan and Western Visayas, with possible flooding and landslides.

Occasional to scattered rains are forecast in the rest of Luzon, Central Visayas and the Zamboanga Peninsula, while the remaining parts of the country may experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms.

A storm surge of up to two meters is possible within 24 hours in low-lying coastal areas of Batanes, Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

PAGASA also issued a gale warning for the seaboards of Northern Luzon, where sea conditions may reach up to six meters, making sea travel dangerous for all types of vessels.

Mariners are strongly advised to remain in port and seek shelter until weather conditions improve. Sea conditions remain rough to very rough in many areas across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao due to the combined effects of Crising and the southwest monsoon.

Authorities are urging residents, particularly those in high-risk areas under Signal No. 2, to monitor updates and follow evacuation or precautionary instructions from local officials.