I. CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
02 July 2015
The Low Pressure Area (LPA) east of Luzon has developed into a Tropical Depression (TD) and was named "EGAY." At about 11:00 PM, TD "EGAY" has intensified into a Tropical Storm (TS) as it continues to move in a northwest direction.
03 July 2015
TS "EGAY" has intensified and slowed down and continues to move closer to Northern Luzon.
04 July 2015
At 11:00 AM, TS "EGAY" slightly accelerated at 13kph. As it continues to traverse towards Northern Luzon, "EGAY" has slowed down and further intensified into a Severe Tropical Storm (STS) with maximum sustained winds of 95 kph. STS "EGAY" has made landfall over Palanan, Isabela at about 11:00 PM.
05 July 2015
At 5:00 AM, STS "EGAY" has remained almost stationary since its landfall moving West Northwest at 7kph. After STS "EGAY" traversed over Cagayan, it weakened slightly into a Tropical Storm and continues to move towards Luzon Sea.
06 July 2015
TS "EGAY" remained almost stationary over Luzon Sea. It slightly weakened and continues to move northward slowly.
07 July 2015
"EGAY" slightly intensified before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility at around 9:00 AM.