I. Situation Overview
Issued on 15 July 2023 at 5PM, “Dodong” maintains its strength and is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
“Dodong” will continue to enhance the Southwest Monsoon. This weather system will continue to bring occasional to frequent rains over the western portions of Luzon. For more information, refer to Weather Advisory #6 for Southwest Monsoon issued at 11AM today and the 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast at 4PM today.
Severe Winds
All Wind Signals have been lifted. However, the enhanced Southwest Monsoon may still bring gusty conditions over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds):
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Today: Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, the eastern portion of Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Aurora, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas
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Tomorrow: Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, and the southern portion of Quezon
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Monday: Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon, and Antique
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
Under the influence of “Dodong” and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, a marine gale warning is in effect over the northern and western seaboards of Luzon and Western Visayas. For more information, refer to Gale Warning #2 issued at 5PM today.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
“Dodong” is forecast to move generally northwestward today before turning west northwestward over the West Philippine Sea for the remainder of the forecast period. It is forecast to steadily intensify and may reach typhoon category on Monday.
The center of Tropical Storm “Dodong” was estimated based on all available data at 305 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (outside PAR) (18.3°N, 117.6°E) moving Southeastward slowly with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h.
Source: DOST-PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #12F