Thursday, December 15, 2011

Weather Forecast - PAGASA Tropical Storm Sendong December 16

Weather Forecast - PAGASA Tropical Storm Sendong December 16


At 11:00 a.m. today, tropical depression "SENDONG" has slightly intensified as it moves toward Davao Oriental.

Tropical Depression Sendong is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 180 km East Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (7.5°N, 127.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness up to 90 kph and is moving West at 26 kph.


PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds):

Southern Leyte
Bohol
Southern Cebu
Southern Negros
Siquijor Island
urigao Del Norte
Siargao Island
Surigao Del Sur
Dinagat Province
Agusan Provinces
Davao del Norte
Davao Oriental
Samal Island
Lanao Provinces
Misamis Provinces
Zamboanga Provinces
North Cotabato
Compostela Valley
Bukidnon
Camiguin
Maguindanao

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):

Palawan
Cuyo Island
Eastern Samar
Western Samar
Northern Leyte
Northern Cebu
Northern Negros
Iloilo
Capiz
Antique
Aklan
Guimaras Province
Davao Del Sur
Sultan Kudarat
South Cotabato
Sarangani Province
Basilan Province


2-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Friday afternoon: expected to make landfall early this afternoon over Davao Oriental

Saturday morning: 100 km Southwest of Dipolog City

Sunday morning: 190 km West of Puerto Princesa City

Sunday evening: Expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility


Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 - 25 mm per hour (heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

Mining operators and small scale miners are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides and take necessary precautionary measures.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the sea.

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