23/09/2025
πͺπππ§πππ₯ π¨π£πππ§π | As of 5:00 AM today, September 24, PAGASA reports that the Low Pressure Area east of Mindanao has strengthened into Tropical Storm . It was last located 855 km east of Northeastern Mindanao, moving west-southwestward at 20 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gusts of up to 80 km/h.
PAGASA states that Opong is less likely to directly affect the countryβs weather within the next 24 hours, but heavy rains may begin starting Thursday, September 25, especially in areas along its forecast track.
In Metro Manila, while Opong is not expected to make landfall, it is enhancing the Southwest Monsoon and easterlies, along with Super Typhoon Nando. These weather systems are expected to bring strong to gale-force winds and occasional rains over Luzon, including the capital, as well as parts of Western Visayas and Mindanao, over the next few days.
Opong is forecast to make landfall over the Bicol Region by Friday, September 26, move across Southern Luzon, and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by September 28.
Sources:
[1] Dost_pagasa. https://tinyurl.com/54bkh7jx
[2] Dost_pagasa page. https://tinyurl.com/3yy9kn48
Photo from Dost_pagasa page
Report via Michael Peru/AUTS
