PAG-ASA Weather Update issue 5:00 AM today, 15 December 2017.

PAGASA FORECAST POSITION issued 2:00 PM, 15 December 2017

As of 2:00 PM today, 15 December 2017 - MORE RAINS EXPECTED OVER EASTERN VISAYAS AS TROPICAL STORM "URDUJA" REMAINS QUASI- STATIONARY.

At 1:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm "URDUJA" was estimated based on all available data at 230 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (11.7 °N, 127.5 °E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph moving Northwest at 5 kph.

• Expected to make landfall over Northern Samar - Eastern Samar area between tomorrow morning and afternoon.
• Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 500 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.
• Scattered to widespread rains will continue over Eastern Visayas and Caraga and is expected to prevail over Bicol Region and the rest of Visayas within 24 hours. Residents of these areas must undertake appropriate measures against flooding and landslides and coordinate with their respective local government and disaster risk reduction and management offices.
• Sea travel remains risky over the eastern seaboards of Bicol Region and of Visayas due to the approaching Tropical Storm.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNAL:

#2(61-120kph expected in 24 hrs)

Luzon: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, and Biliran

Wave Height: (Open Sea) 4.1-14.0 meters Storm surge possible at coastal areas

#1(30-60kph expected in 36 hrs)

Luzon: Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Romblon, and Masbate including Burias and Ticao Islands

Visayas: Leyte, Southern Leyte, Northern Cebu including Bantayan Island, Northern Bohol, Capiz, Aklan, and Northern Iloilo

Mindanao: Dinagat Islands

Wave Height: (Open Sea) 1.25-4.0 meters

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PAGASA TRACK FOR TROPICAL STORM - URDUJA as of 5:00 AM, December 15, 2017

As of today, 15 December 2017 - EASTERN VISAYAS PARTICULARLY SAMAR PROVINCES ARE STILL IN DANGER AS TROPICAL STORM "URDUJA" CONTINUES ITS SLOW MOVEMENT.

At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm "URDUJA" was estimated based on all available data at 240 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (11.6 °N, 127.6 °E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph moving Northwest at 5 kph.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNAL:

#2(61-120kph expected in 24 hrs)

Luzon: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, and Biliran

Wave Height: (Open Sea) 4.1-14.0 meters Storm surge possible at coastal areas

#1(30-60kph expected in 36 hrs)

Luzon: Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Romblon, and Masbate including Burias and Ticao Islands

Visayas: Leyte, Southern Leyte, Northern Cebu including Bantayan Island, Northern Bohol, Capiz, Aklan, and Northern Iloilo

Mindanao: Dinagat Islands

Wave Height: (Open Sea) 1.25-4.0 meters

• Expected to make landfall over Northern Samar - Eastern Samar area between tomorrow morning and afternoon. 
• Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 500 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. 
• Scattered to widespread rains will continue over Eastern Visayas and Caraga and is expected to prevail over Bicol Region and the rest of Visayas within 24 hours. Residents of these areas must undertake appropriate measures against flooding and landslides and coordinate with their respective local government and disaster risk reduction and management offices. 
• Sea travel remains risky over the eastern seaboards of Bicol Region and of Visayas due to the approaching Tropical Storm.

Continue Reading: PAG-ASA Weather Update - issued 5:00 AM today, 16 December 2017.

PAGASA Weather Forecast for December 15, 2017

TS"URDUJA" will bring Stormy weather condition in places of Samar provinces and Biliran. While rains with gusty winds in the rest of Eastern Visayas, Bicol Region, Romblon, Marinduque, Northern Cebu, Capiz, Aklan, Northern Iloilo, and Dinagat Islands. And Cloudy skies withscattered rainshowers and thunderstorms in the rest of Visayas and Mindanao, CALABARZON, and the provinces of Mindoro and Palawan.

Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will experience Cloudy skies with scattered rains due to Northeast Monsoon.

Mapapansin na bumalik si TS-Urduja palayo sa kalupan, dahilan kung bakit nakararanas ngayon ang probinsya ng Samar at Biliran ng masungit na panahon.

Forecast Tracking Positions

• 24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 110 km Northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar(12.2°N, 126.2°E) 
• 48 Hour(Sunday morning):In the vicinity of Calbayog City, Samar(12.3°N, 124.5°E) 
• 72 Hour(Monday morning): 110 km Northeast of Cuyo, Palawan(11.4°N, 121.8°E) 
• 96 Hour(Tuesday morning):100 km North of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan(10.6°N, 118.6°E) 
• 120 Hour(Wednesday morning):345 km West of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan(9.7°N, 115.6°E)

Last Edited: 11:35 AM 12/15/2017 Reason: 11:00 AM PAGASA Udpate 

DOST PAGASA HIMAWARI AS OF 7:30 AM, 15 DECEMBER 2017

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As of today, 15 December 2017 - TROPICAL STORM "URDUJA" HAS SLIGHTLY INTENSIFIED AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE SLOWLY OFF THE EASTERN COAST OF SAMAR ISLAND.

At 7:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm "URDUJA" was estimated based on all available data at 205 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (11.6 °N, 127.3 °E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph moving Northwest at 5 kph. 

• Expected to make landfall over Northern Samar - Eastern Samar area between tomorrow morning and afternoon.
• Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 500 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.
• Scattered to widespread rains will continue over Eastern Visayas and Caraga and is expected to prevail over Bicol Region and the rest of Visayas within 24 hours. Residents of these areas must undertake appropriate measures against flooding and landslides and coordinate with their respective local government and disaster risk reduction and management offices.
• Sea travel remains risky over the eastern seaboards of Bicol Region and of Visayas due to the approaching Tropical Storm.

Forecast Tracking Positions:

• 24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 115 km Northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar(12.2°N, 126.3°E)
• 48 Hour(Sunday morning):In the vicinity of Calbayog City, Samar(12.2°N, 124.6°E)
• 72 Hour(Monday morning): 95 km West of Roxas City, Capiz(11.6°N, 121.9°E)
• 96 Hour(Tuesday morning):120 km North of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan(10.8°N, 118.7°E)
• 120 Hour(Wednesday morning):325 km West of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan(9.7°N, 115.8°E)

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At 4:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm "URDUJA" was estimated based on all available data at 205 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (11.5 °N, 127.3 °E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph moving Northwest at 5 kph.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNAL:

#2(61-120kph expected in 24 hrs) 
Luzon: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, and Biliran
Wave Height: (Open Sea) 4.1-14.0 meters Storm surge possible at coastal areas

#1(30-60kph expected in 36 hrs)
Luzon: Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Romblon, and Masbate including Burias and Ticao Islands
Visayas: Leyte, Southern Leyte, Northern Cebu including Bantayan Island, Northern Bohol, Capiz, Aklan, and Northern Iloilo
Mindanao: Dinagat Islands
Wave Height: (Open Sea) 1.25-4.0 meters

1. Expected to make landfall over Northern Samar - Eastern Samar area between tomorrow morning and afternoon.
2. Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 500 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.
3. Scattered to widespread rains will continue over Eastern Visayas and Caraga and is expected to prevail over Bicol Region and the rest of Visayas within 24 hours. Residents of these areas must undertake appropriate measures against flooding and landslides and coordinate with their respective local government and disaster risk reduction and management offices.
4. Sea travel remains risky over the eastern seaboards of Bicol Region and of Visayas due to the approaching Tropical Storm.

Forecast Tracking Positions:

• 24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 110 km East Northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar(12.1°N, 126.3°E)
• 48 Hour(Sunday morning):In the vicinity of Calbayog City, Samar(12.2°N, 124.7°E)
• 72 Hour(Monday morning): 85 km West of Roxas City, Capiz(11.7°N, 122.0°E)
• 96 Hour(Tuesday morning):120 km North of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan(10.8°N, 118.8°E)
• 120 Hour(Wednesday morning):325 km West of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan(9.8°N, 115.8°E)

Continue Reading: PAG-ASA Weather Update - issued 5:00 AM today, 16 December 2017.

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