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NDRRMC Update SitRep No. 7 on Tropical Storm "BEBENG"

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DATE: 10 May 2011, 6:00 AM
Sources: AFP, PNP, PCG, DSWD, DPWH, DOH, PAGASA, OCDRCs I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VIII, CAR and NCR

I. SITUATION OVERVIEW:
• Tropical Storm "BEBENG" is moving away from the country in a North Northeast direction
• Location of Eye/Center: At 4:00 AM today (10 May 2011), the center of TS “Bebeng” was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 120 km Southeast of Basco, Batanes (19.5°N, 122.9°E)
• Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph
• Movement: Forecast to move North Northeast at 17 kph
• Forecast Positions:
Wednesday Morning - 330 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes
Thursday Morning - 645 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or 130 km West Southwest of Okinawa, Japan
• PSWS No. 1 in Cagayan, Apayao, Batanes, Babuyan and Calayan Group of Islands