At 4:00 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Storm "GORIO" was estimated based on all available data at 100 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (11.3°N, 126.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near center and gustiness of up to 85 kph. It is forecast to move northwest at 15 kph. Location of Center: (as of 4:00 a.m.) 100 km East of Borongan City Coordinates: 11.3°N, 126.3°E Strength: Maximum winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph Movement: Northwest at 15 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Sunday morning: Vicinity of Legaspi City Monday morning: Vicinity of Iba, Zambales Tuesday morning: 500 km Northwest of Iba, Zambales Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds) Catanduanes Camarines Sur Albay Sorsogon Masbate Burias Ticao Island Samar Provinces Biliran Leyte Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) Camarines Norte Quezon Polillo Island Marinduque Oriental Mindoro Romblon Batangas Laguna Cavite Rizal Bulacan Metro Manila Aklan Capiz Northeastern Iloilo Bantayan Island Camotes Island Southern Leyte Dinagat Province Siargao Island Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signals #2 & #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:53:17 +0000
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