#Update: TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT: TYPHOON #JosePH (HALONG) ISSUED AT 11:00 AM, 03 AUGUST 2014 TYPHOON “JOSE” HAS GAINED MORE STRENGTH AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE IN A WEST NORTHWEST DIRECTION. Location of eye/center: At 10:00 AM today, the eye of Typhoon “JOSE” was located based on all available data at 1,100 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (15.4°N, 133.6°E). Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 185 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 220 kph. Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 11 kph. Forecast Positions: Typhoon“JOSE” is expected to be at 870 km East of Casiguran, Aurora by tomorrow morning and at 800 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan by Tuesday morning. By Wednesday morning, it is expected to be at 800 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes. • Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 – 25 mm per hour (heavy - intense) within the 650 km diameter of the Typhoon. • Typhoon “JOSE” will not yet affect any part of the country. However, the Southwest Monsoon will continue to bring occasional rains over Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Ilocos Region, CALABARZON and MIMAROPA. • 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 11 PM today.
Posted on: Sun, 03 Aug 2014 03:11:54 +0000