SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #12 FOR: TROPICAL STORM “#SeniangPH” (JANGMI) TROPICAL CYCLONE: WARNING ISSUED AT 11:00 PM, 30 DECEMBER 2014 TROPICAL STORM “SENIANG” IS NOW TRAVERSING SULU SEA. •Estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. •Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#2 and PSWS#1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. •Ocean waves may reach up to 5 meters. •Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the seaboards of Luzon, Visayas and over the northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao. •Public Storm Warning signals elsewhere are now lifted. Location of eye/center: At 10:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm “SENIANG” was estimated based on all available at 190 km Southwest of Iloilo City or 105 km South of Cuyo, Palawan (9.9°N, 121.0°E). Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph Forecast Movement: Forecast to move West Southwest at 15 kph. Forecast Positions: •24 hour (Tomorrow evening): 130 km Southwest of Puerto Princesa City. •48 hour (Thursday evening): 575 km Southwest of Puerto Princesa City or 385 km South of Pagasa island. PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL PSWS#2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs): Luzon(Cuyo Island and Palawan) Impacts of the wind •Rice and corn maybe adversely affected •Few large trees uprooted •Large number of nipa and cogon houses partially or totally unroofed and old galvanized iron roofs may roll off. •Billboards/Signage may roll off •Travel by all types of sea vessels and aircrafts are risky These areas will have stormy weather with heavy to intense rains. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. PSWS#1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs): Luzon(Calamian Group of Islands) Visayas (Guimaras, Antique and Southern Iloilo) Impacts of the wind •Twigs and branches of trees maybe 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 maybe partially unroofed •Sea travel of small sea crafts and fishing boats is risky These areas will have moderate to heavy rains with occasional gusty winds. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. •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 5AM tomorrow.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:48:42 +0000
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