SUPER TYPHOON RUBY UPDATE: Public Storm Warning Signal 2 for Luzon, Western Visayas A tropical cyclone will affect the the locality. Winds of greater than 60 kph and up to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours. Location of eye/center At 4:00 AM today, the eye of Typhoon “RUBY” was located based on all available data at 110 km Northwest of Masbate City or at 50 km Northeast of Romblon, Romblon (12.8°N, 122.7°E). Strength Maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. Forecast Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 10 kph. Forecast Positions • 24 hour (tomorrow morning): 60 km West Northwest of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. • 48 hour (Wednesday morning): 335 km West of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. • 72 hour (Thursday morning): 575 km West of Coron, Palawan. Recommended actions These areas will have stormy weather. Residents in low-lying and mountainous areas are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living along the coast are warned on the occurrence of big waves associated with Storm Surge which may reach up to 1 meters. • Expected third landfall: Northern Mindoro between 6 – 8 pm today and it will be associated with strong winds, storm surge and moderate to heavy rainfall. • Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 – 15 mm per hour (moderate – heavy) within the 450 km diameter of the typhoon. • “RUBY” and the Northeast Monsoon will cause rough to very rough sea conditions over the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas. Fisherfolks and those using small sea craft are advised not to venture out over the said seaboards. • Expected to Exit PAR: Thursday morning. Read more: google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=c0d7a5911e3da806&hl=en&gl=PH&source=web #PrayForThePH #BeAlert #KeepSafe
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 01:36:17 +0000
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