Public Storm Warning Signal 2 for Eastern Visayas Print the AlertSend via EmailShare on TwitterShare on Facebook Active for next 2 hours, 46 minutes Locations: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, ... Show more Posted 4 hours, 10 minutes ago – PAGASA How likely:How soon:How severe: A tropical cyclone will affect the the locality. Winds of greater than 60 kph and up to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours. Location of eye/center: At 4:00 PM today, the center of Typhoon “RUBY” was located based on all available data at 720 km East of Surigao City (10.6°N, 132.0°E). Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 205 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 240 kph Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 15 kph. Forecast Positions: Typhoon “RUBY” is expected to be at 360 km East East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar tomorrow afternoon. By Saturday afternoon, it is expected to make landfall over the Eastern Samar-Northern Samar area. By Sunday afternoon, it is expected to be at 30 km West Southwest of Romblon, Romblon. Recommended actions • Estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 20 mm per hour (heavy – intense) within the 700 km diameter of the typhoon. • Moderate to heavy rains within 24 to 36 hours are expected over the areas with Public Storm Warning Signals Numbers 2 and 1. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas are advised to be alert against possible flashfloods and landslides. Moreover, those living near coastal areas are alerted against possible storm surges. • “RUBY” and the Northeast Monsoon will bring rough to very rough sea conditions over the seaboards of Northern Luzon, eastern seaboard of Central and Southern Luzon, over the seaboards of Visayas and over the northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao. Fisherfolks and those using small seacraft are advised not to venture out over the said seaboards. • 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 11 PM today. Excerpted from pagasa.dost.gov.ph What to do: Prepare flashlights, batteries, matches, kerosene lamps, or candles and charcoal in anticipation of power failure Prepare a first aid kit and store ready to eat foods Keep cell phones fully charged Elevate household things in case of flooding Secure fishing boats in safe areas Precautionary measures: Special attention should be given to the latest position, the direction and speed of movement and the intensity of the storm as it may intensify and move towards the locality The general public, especially people travelling by sea and air, are cautioned to avoid unnecessary risks Outdoor activities of children should be postponed What is a Public Storm Warning Signal #2? AlertPSWS #1PSWS #2PSWS #3PSWS #4 A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of greater than 60 kph and up to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours. The sea and coastal waters are dangerous to small seacrafts. Impact of the winds: Some coconut trees may be tilted with a few others broken A few big trees may be uprooted Many banana plants may be downed Rice and corn may be adversely affected Large number of nipa and cogon houses may be partially or totally unroofed Some old galvanized iron roofings may be peeled off In general, the winds may bring light to moderate damage to the exposed communities Source: pagasa.dost.gov.ph Please take note that PAGASAs general storm surge advisory is 3-4 meters. But also take into consideration that current maximum significant wave height under the center of the typhoon is now 50 feet and that the forecast wave heights as it comes close to land will be between 5 to 11 meters depending on the distance from the center of the typhoon.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:49:57 +0000
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