THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Number 1 in several areas in Luzon due to Tropical Depression Amang.
In its update on Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023, Pagasa said Amang has maintained its strength as it meandered over the Lagonoy Gulf.
At 10 a.m., the weather bureau said the center of the weather system was spotted over the coastal waters of Caramoan, Camarines Sur with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (km/h) near the center, gusts of up to 55 km/h, and central pressure of 1004 hPa. It was moving slowly northwestward.
“Strong winds extend outwards up to 200 km from the center,” Pagasa said.
The weather bureau hoisted TCWS Number 1 in:
* Catanduanes
* Sorsogon
* Albay
* Camarines Sur
* Camarines Norte
* Burias Island
* Ticao Island
* Laguna (Liliw, Magdalena, Majayjay, Luisiana, Cavinti, Pagsanjan, Santa Cruz, Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Famy, Santa Maria, Mabitac, Pila)
* Aurora
* Quezon (City of Tayabas, Pitogo, San Andres, Buenavista, San Francisco, Calauag, Pagbilao, Infanta, Lopez, Catanauan, Mulanay, Guinayangan, Unisan, General Luna, Plaridel, Quezon, Alabat, Lucban, Sampaloc, Padre Burgos, Macalelon, Mauban, General Nakar, Perez, Agdangan, Gumaca, Atimonan, Real, San Narciso, Tagkawayan) including Polillo Islands
* Rizal (Tanay, Pililla, Jala-Jala, Rodriguez, Baras, City of Antipolo)
* Bulacan (Norzagaray, Doña Remedios Trinidad)
* Nueva Ecija (Gabaldon, Bongabon, Laur, General Tinio)
Strong winds are expected in these areas with minimal to minor threat to life and property.
“In the next 24 hours, moderate to rough seas may be experienced over the eastern and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon (1.5 to 3.5 m) and the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon (1.5 to 2.8 m). Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions,” said Pagasa.
The weather system was forecast to track generally northwestward in the next 12 hours and was expected to pass over the eastern localities in Camarines Sur, Lamon Bay, and Quezon, with the possibility of passing near or over Polillo Islands.
It was expected to weaken into a low pressure area by Wednesday, April 12, due to the combined effects of land interaction, dry air intrusion, and increasing vertical wind shear. (SunStar Philippines)