Situation Overview
Issued at 11:00 AM today, Tropical Depression "SAMUEL" continues to move west-northwestward towards the Samar-Leyte-Dinagat area.
• Moderate to heavy rains which may trigger flooding and landslides is expected over Visayas, Sorsogon, Masbate, Romblon, Dinagat Islands and Siargao islands. Residents of these areas, especially those living near or in river channels, low-lying and mountainous areas, are advised to take precautionary measures, coordinate with local disaster risk reduction and management offices, and continue monitoring for updates.
• Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the areas under TCWS #1 and the eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon.
• "SAMUEL" is expected to make landfall over the Samar-Leyte-Dinagat area tonight.
The center of Tropical Depression "SAMUEL" was estimated based on all available data at 335 km East of Maasin City, Southern Leyte (10.2°N, 127.9°E). It is moving moving West Northwest at 20 kph with a maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kph.