#Cebu #Update: WEATHER BULLETIN NO. 2 TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING: TROPICAL DEPRESSION #QueeniePH ISSUED AT 10:30 AM, 26 NOVEMBER 2014 TROPICAL DEPRESSION QUEENIE HAS MAINTAINED ITS STRENGTH AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE CLOSER TOWARD THE EASTERN SECTION OF MINDANAO. Location of eye/center: At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression QUEENIE was estimated based on available data at 210 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur(8.6°N, 128.2°E). Strength: Maximum winds of 45 kph near the center. Movement: Forecast to move West at 24 kph. Forecast Positions: Tropical Depression QUEENIE is expected to make landfall over Surigao del Sur this afternoon and traverse the Northern Mindanao area tonight. By tomorrow morning, it is expected to be at 35 km North of Dipolog City, and at 105 km West of Puerto Princesa by Friday morning. It is expected to be outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday evening and at 710 km West of Puerto Princesa or over the West Philippine Sea by Saturday morning. Signal #1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hours): Southern Leyte, Bohol, Southern Cebu, Negros Oriental, Southern Negros Occidental, Siquijor, Surigao del Norte including Siargao Island, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Compostella Valley, Dinagat Province, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Bukidnon and Zamboanga del Norte. • Estimated rainfall amount is from 7-15 mm per hour (moderate-heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. • Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#1 as well as the rest of Mindanao are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. • Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the eastern seaboard of Visayas and Mindanao. • The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 PM today. Via DOST PAGASA
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 03:02:12 +0000
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