SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN NUMBER FOUR TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING: TROPICAL STORM “BASYANG” (KAJIKI) ISSUED AT 11:00 AM, 31 JANUARY 2014 (Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin to be issued at 5 PM today) “BASYANG” HAS INTENSIFIED INTO A TROPICAL STORM AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE TOWARDS LEYTE - CARAGA AREA. Location of eye/center: At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm “BASYANG” was estimated based on all available data at 500 km East Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (10.4°N, 130.4°E). Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. Movement: Forecast to move West at 30 kph Forecast Positions: Tropical Storm “BASYANG” is expected to be in the vicinity of Naga City, Cebu by tomorrow morning and at 133 km Northwest of Puerto Princesa City by Sunday morning. By Monday morning, it is expected to be at 729 km West Northwest of Puerto Princesa City or outside the PAR. PSWS Luzon Visayas Mindanao Potential Impacts of the Winds # 2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs) Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Eastern Samar, Samar and Camotes Island Camiguin, Dinagat Province, Surigao del Norte incl. Siargao Is., Northern Part of Surigao del Sur and Northern Part of Agusan del Norte Moderate damage to agriculture Rice and corn adversely affected Few large trees uprooted Large number of nipa and cogon houses partially or totally unroofed Some old galvanized iron roofing may roll off Travel by all types of sea vessels is risky Travel by all types of aircrafts is risky #1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected within the next 36 hours) Masbate and Cuyo Island Northern Samar, Biliran Is., Aklan, Capiz, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, rest of Agusan del Norte, rest of Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Northern part of Bukidnon and Zamboanga del Norte Twigs and branches of trees may be broken Some banana plants may tilt or land flat on the ground Rice in flowering stage may suffer significant damage Some nipa and cogon houses may be partially unroofed Sea travel of small seacrafts and fishing boats is risky Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted against storm surges. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Expected to make landfall over Southern Leyte – Northern tip of Surigao del Norte area late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon due to the surge of Northeast Monsoon. The public and local DRRMCs concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 PM today.
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:37:32 +0000
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