Typhoon "PEPENG" has intensified further as it continues to move towards Northern Luzon.
Tropical Cyclone Warning: TYPHOON "PEPENG" (PARMA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 01 October 2009
Typhoon "PEPENG" has intensified further as it continues to move towards Northern Luzon
Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.) |
520 kms East of Borongan, Eastern Samar |
Coordinates | 12.0°N, 130.7°E |
Strength: | Maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near center and gustiness of up to 210 kph |
Movement: | West Northwest at 24 kph |
Forecast Positions/Outlook |
Friday morning: 220 kms East of Virac, Catanduanes Saturday morning: 80 kms East of Casiguran, Aurora or 160 kms Southeast of Tuguegarao City Sunday morning: 60 kms Northwest of Laoag City |
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS # | Luzon | Visayas | Mindanao |
Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) |
Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes |
None | None |
Residents in low lying areas and near mountain slopes under signal #1 are advised to take all the necessary precautionary measures against possible flashfloods and landslides.
The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 P.M. today.