Tropical Storm (TS) TOKAGE or MARCE (local name), which developed since 23 November 2016 in east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, has gained its strength and continued to move West Northwest traversing Visayas with wind speed peaking up to 102 kph. TS TOKAGE is expected to leave the Philippines area by Sunday afternoon, 27 November 2016.
As of today, Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal (TCWS) Level 2 is issued for Romblon, Calamian islands, Occidental Mondoro, Southern Oriental Mindoro, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan and Northern Antique. Meanwhile, TCWS Level 1 is issued for Nothern Palawan, rest of Oriental Mindoro, rest of Occidental Mindoro, Biliran, Leyte, Nothern Ceby, Negros Occidental and rest of Antiques and Guimaras.
Residents of areas under TCWS and the rest of Bicol Region, Provinces of Marinduque and Quezon are alerted against possible flashflood and landslides.