Tropical Storm Wipha (09W/Crising) – Tropical Cyclone Advisory #7: 0000 UTC 19 July 2025

Current storm information:

• Position: 19.9°N 119.7°E

• Movement: WNW at 12 knots (20 km/h)

• Intensity: 50 knots (95 km/h)

• Central pressure: 981 hPa

Trend:

• Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours, and Wipha could become a typhoon on Sunday.

Watches and warnings:

• TCWS #2 (Philippines): Batanes Islands, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, northern Abra, northern Apayao, northern Cagayan

• TCWS #1 (Philippines): Ilocos Sur, southern Abra, southern Apayao, Kalinga, southern Cagayan, Mountain Province, Ifugao, northern La Union, northern Isabela

• No. 1 Standby Signal: Hong Kong, Macau

Hazards affecting land:

• Wipha is producing widespread heavy rainfall across much of the Philippines and southern Taiwan as it interacts with an active monsoon trough. The heaviest rainfall will likely occur along coastal regions of northern Luzon, Mindoro, and Panay. Storm total rainfall of up to 500 mm is possible in isolated coastal areas through Sunday morning; storm total rainfall of 150 to 200 mm is possible through Saturday in interior areas, including the Metro Manila area. In addition, storm total rainfall of up to 300 mm is possible along the southern and eastern coasts of Taiwan. This rainfall is likely to cause widespread flooding and mudslides in vulnerable areas. For additional information, including possible warnings, refer to products from your local weather office.

• Interests in southern China, including Hong Kong and Macau, as well as northern Vietnam should monitor the progress of this system. Wipha could bring tropical storm conditions to Hong Kong and Macau on Sunday.