Tropical Storm Opong (BUALOI) has intensified and is moving westward southwestward over the Philippine Sea, according to a bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 11:00 AM on September 24th, 2025. This update was released during the reporting window of 1:36 AM to 3:36 AM UTC on September 24th. PAGASA stated that the current bulletin is valid until their next update at 5:00 PM today. The storm's progression and increasing intensity were shared via a post on X at 11:00 AM, September 24th. No direct impact on land has been confirmed in this bulletin, but the storm's movement indicates a potential threat to the Philippines. This development follows a period where Super Typhoon Ragasa was impacting Hong Kong and southern China, as detailed in previous reporting.
