When is Typhoon Egay Leaving Philippines? Has Typhoon Egay Left Philippines?
by Alaguvelan M
Updated Jul 29, 2023
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When is Typhoon Egay Leaving Philippines?
Typhoon Egay, internationally known as Doksuri, exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on the morning of July 27, 2023. Prior to leaving, the typhoon made two landfalls in Cagayan province on July 26, 2023, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to parts of Luzon.
It also intensified the southwest monsoon or habagat, resulting in occasional monsoon rains over western portions of Central Luzon and Southern Luzon. After leaving PAR, Typhoon Egay is now headed towards Fujian, China, with a potential landfall expected on the morning of July 28, 2023.
As of 10 pm on Thursday, Egay was situated approximately 315 kilometers west-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, entering the Taiwan Strait, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The typhoon is currently moving north at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour (km/h), and it is anticipated to maintain this direction or shift to a north-northwest path while traversing the Taiwan Strait en route to Fujian, China, where landfall is expected.
Despite having maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h and gustiness of up to 185 km/h, Typhoon Egay may undergo rapid weakening as it moves further inland over China. During its time in the Philippines, Egay made two landfalls in Cagayan province, with the first one occurring at Fuga Island, Aparri, at 3:10 am, followed by the second one at Dalupiri Island, Calayan, at 9:30 am on July 26.
At its peak strength, Egay was classified as a super typhoon, with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h. Although it was downgraded to a typhoon before hitting land, it remained a powerful weather system. The highest tropical cyclone wind signal raised due to Egay was Signal No. 5, which was during its super typhoon phase.
Apart from generating destructive winds, Typhoon Egay also brought intense rainfall to Northern Luzon, resulting in flooding and landslides in the affected areas. The typhoon was the fifth tropical cyclone to impact the Philippines in 2023 and the second one for the month of July, having developed inside the PAR on July 21.
Has Typhoon Egay Left Philippines?
Typhoon Egay, also known as Doksuri, has ceased to bring rain and winds to the Philippines, but its impact on the southwest monsoon or habagat continues, as reported by the country's weather bureau on Thursday evening, July 27. Having departed the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 8 am on Thursday, Egay's warnings were still in place due to its extensive circulation.
As of 10 pm on the same day, Egay was situated approximately 315 kilometers west-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, as it entered the Taiwan Strait, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Moving north at a pace of 15 kilometers per hour (km/h), the typhoon is expected to maintain this direction or potentially shift north northwest over the Taiwan Strait, ultimately making landfall in Fujian, China on Friday morning, July 28.
Though Egay still maintains maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h and gustiness of up to 185 km/h, it is projected to weaken rapidly as it moves inland over China. Earlier, on Wednesday, July 26, Egay made two landfalls in Cagayan province, first at Fuga Island, Aparri, at 3:10 am, and then at Dalupiri Island, Calayan, at 9:30 am.
Reaching its peak as a super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h, Egay was downgraded to a typhoon before making landfall, yet it remained a formidable force.
During its active period, Signal No. 5, the highest tropical cyclone wind signal, was raised due to Egay's intense strength while it was still a super typhoon. Aside from its powerful winds, Egay brought heavy rainfall to Northern Luzon, leading to floods and landslides in the region. Egay, which originated within PAR on July 21, marked the Philippines' fifth tropical cyclone for 2023 and the second in the month of July.
Is There A New Tropical Depression Threatening The Philippines?
Following the departure of Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) from the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday morning, another weather disturbance is now posing a threat to the country.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) recently observed a low-pressure area about 1,800 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, which has since developed into a tropical depression. State meteorologists indicate that there is a possibility of it becoming a typhoon in the coming days.
As of the latest 11 a.m. weather bulletin, the tropical depression was last located 1,585 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, still outside the PAR. It currently carries maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of 70 kph.
Once this system enters the PAR over the weekend, it will be named Falcon, becoming the sixth tropical cyclone to affect the country this year and the third in July. The tropical depression has the potential to intensify further, possibly reaching typhoon status, before entering the PAR.
Pagasa forecasts that Tropical Depression Falcon might make its entry into the PAR region late Saturday (29 July) or Sunday morning (30 July). There is also a chance for it to escalate to a typhoon with a peak intensity of 155 kph before entering the PAR.
Similar to Typhoon Egay, this tropical depression is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, which could lead to heavy rains in the western parts of Luzon and Visayas over the weekend. Vigilance and preparedness are advised as the country braces for the potential impacts of this incoming weather system.
When is Typhoon Egay Leaving Philippines - FAQs
Typhoon Egay left the PAR on Thursday morning, July 27, 2023.
Typhoon Egay made landfall twice in Cagayan province on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to parts of Luzon. It also enhanced the southwest monsoon or habagat, causing occasional to monsoon rains over the western portions of Central Luzon and Southern Luzon.
By 10 pm on Thursday, Egay was already 315 kilometers west northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, entering the Taiwan Strait.
Typhoon Egay is heading north at 15 kilometers per hour (km/h). It could maintain that direction or move north northwest over the Taiwan Strait, en route to Fujian, China, where it is expected to make landfall on Friday morning, July 28.
As of the latest report, Typhoon Egay still has maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h and gustiness of up to 185 km/h, but it may rapidly weaken as it moves inland over China.