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Situation Overview
Issued on 21 July 2023 at 5PM, “Egay” maintains its strength as it accelerates West Northwestward over the Philippine Sea.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
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Forecast accumulated rainfall from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon
- 50-100 mm: Catanduanes and Northern Samar
In areas that will not be directly affected by “Egay”, monsoon rains from the enhanced Southwest Monsoon are possible over the western section of MIMAROPA and Visayas on Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday, monsoon rains are likely over the western section of Southern Luzon and Western Visayas.
Under these conditions, flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazard as identified in hazard maps and in localities that experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past several days.
Severe Winds
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In anticipation of possible strong breeze to gale-force conditions (up to 65 km/h) caused by “Egay”, Wind Signals may be hoisted in some areas of Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas (especially in the eastern portion) tonight or tomorrow morning.
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The enhanced Southwest Monsoon may bring strong breeze to near gale conditions with intermittent gusts beginning tomorrow afternoon over MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, and western portions of Mindanao
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
On Sunday, “Egay” may bring moderate to rough seas (2.0 to 3.5 m) over the eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas. Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea. If inexperienced or operating illequipped vessels, avoid navigating in these conditions.