Typhoon Ruby expected landfall is on Sunday morning (December 7) over the Eastern Samar – Northern Samar area and it will be associated with strong winds, storm surge (up to 4.5 meters) and heavy-intense rainfall. The estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 20 mm per hour (heavy – intense) within the 600 km diameter of the typhoon. PAGASA said that Ruby and the Northeast Monsoon will bring rough to very rough sea conditions over the seaboards of Northern Luzon, eastern seaboard of Central and Southern Luzon, seaboards of Visayas and over northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao. Fisherfolks and those using small seacraft are advised not to venture out over the said seaboards. Bagyong Ruby is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday evening ( December 10). At 4:00 AM today, the eye of Typhoon “RUBY” was located based on all available data at 240 km East Northeast of Borongan, Eastern Samar (12.0°N, 127.6°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph. Ruby is forecast to move West at 10 kph. Forecast Positions: 24 hour (tomorrow morning): 45 km North of Borongan, Eastern Samar or at 110 km Southeast of Catarman, Northern Samar. 48 hour (Monday morning): 30 km East of Romblon, Romblon or in the vicinity of Sibuyan Island 72 hour (Tuesday morning): 150 km West of Calapan City. Public Storm Warning Signal #3 (Winds of 101-185 kph is expected in at least 18 hrs) VISAYAS: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar Impacts: Residents in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted against 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 4.5 meters. Heavy damage to agricultural plantation, medium and large trees maybe uprooted Considerable damage to structure of light to medium construction, while, majority of nipa and cogon houses unroofed or destroyed Severe damage to Billboards & signages Evacuation to a safer shelters is highly recommended Electrical power distribution and communication services maybe severely disrupted Public Storm Warning Signal #2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs) LUZON: Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon and Masbate including Ticao Island. VISAYAS: Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Northern Cebu including Cebu City, Bantayan Island and Camotes Island.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:25:39 +0000
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