Post by EXPRESIDENT on May 4, 2009 11:16:11 GMT 8
MANILA, Philippines — Nine areas remained under Storm Signal No. 1 Saturday as tropical depression “Dante" maintained its strength while slowly moving westward.
On the other hand, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said tropical depression “Crising" had weakened into a low-pressure area.
Under Storm Signal No. 1 are Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Masbate, Burias Island, Southern Quezon, and Northern Samar.
In its 5 a.m. advisory, Pagasa said “Dante" was in the vicinity of Sorsogon or at 80 kms east-southeast of Legazpi City as of 4 a.m. Saturday.
“Dante" packed maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and was almost stationary.
Pagasa said “Dante" is expected to be in the vicinity of Sorsogon or 50 kms south-southeast of Virac, Catanduanes Sunday morning; and 40 kms southeast of Virac, Catanduanes Monday morning.
By Tuesday morning, it is forecast to be in the vicinity of Virac, Catanduanes.
Residents living in low-lying and mountainous areas under Signal # 1 were alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Meanwhile, “Crising" had weakened into a low-pressure area and was estimated at 220 kms northwest of Puerto Princesa City as of 4 a.m.
“However, Southern Luzon will continue to have occasional rains becoming frequent over the provinces of Quezon, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon and Palawan which may trigger flashfloods and landlsides," Pagasa warned.
It added Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Burias island and Southern Quezon will experience rains and gusty winds which may trigger flash floods and landslides and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough.
The rest of Southern Luzon, Western Visayas and Western Mindanao will have occasional rains. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening.
Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over the rest of Luzon and the coastal waters will be moderate to rough.
Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Southwest with slight to moderate seas. - GMANews.TV
On the other hand, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said tropical depression “Crising" had weakened into a low-pressure area.
Under Storm Signal No. 1 are Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Masbate, Burias Island, Southern Quezon, and Northern Samar.
In its 5 a.m. advisory, Pagasa said “Dante" was in the vicinity of Sorsogon or at 80 kms east-southeast of Legazpi City as of 4 a.m. Saturday.
“Dante" packed maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and was almost stationary.
Pagasa said “Dante" is expected to be in the vicinity of Sorsogon or 50 kms south-southeast of Virac, Catanduanes Sunday morning; and 40 kms southeast of Virac, Catanduanes Monday morning.
By Tuesday morning, it is forecast to be in the vicinity of Virac, Catanduanes.
Residents living in low-lying and mountainous areas under Signal # 1 were alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Meanwhile, “Crising" had weakened into a low-pressure area and was estimated at 220 kms northwest of Puerto Princesa City as of 4 a.m.
“However, Southern Luzon will continue to have occasional rains becoming frequent over the provinces of Quezon, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon and Palawan which may trigger flashfloods and landlsides," Pagasa warned.
It added Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Burias island and Southern Quezon will experience rains and gusty winds which may trigger flash floods and landslides and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough.
The rest of Southern Luzon, Western Visayas and Western Mindanao will have occasional rains. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening.
Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over the rest of Luzon and the coastal waters will be moderate to rough.
Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Southwest with slight to moderate seas. - GMANews.TV