The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) tropical depression "Emong" is expected to leave the country's area of responsibility on Tuesday morning, July 6.
It is currently over the sea off the southern tip of Taiwan or about 165 kilometers northwest of Itbayat, Batanes at around 4 a.m.
As tropical cyclone wind signal number 1 remains hoisted over Batanes, strong winds may continue to prevail over the province.
"Winds will gradually weaken in the coming hours as the tropical depression moves away from extreme northern Luzon," PAGASA said.
As of 5 a.m., Emong maintained its maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph while moving northwestward at 25 kph.
"The high movement speed of Emong, the weak nature of its circulation, and the frictional effects of Taiwan's rugged terrain prevents it from further intensifying," PAGASA said.
"Emong is forecast to maintain its strength until it makes landfall over the coast of Fujian or Guangdong in southeastern China this morning or afternoon," it added.