Avisos

Tropical Cyclone Warning : Severe Tropical Storm Nika (TORAJI)“NIKA” FURTHER WEAKENS AS IT MOVES NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA.Location of eye/center : The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data at 185 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (18.3, 118.8).Strength : Maximum winds of 95 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 115 kph.Forecast movement : Forecast to move Northeastward at 30 kphForecast position : Nov 12, 2024 02:00 PM - 865 km East of Southeastern LuzonNov 13, 2024 02:00 AM - 680 km East of Daet, Camarines NorteNov 13, 2024 02:00 PM - 680 km East of Daet, Camarines NorteNov 14, 2024 02:00 AM - 235 km East of Casiguran, AuroraNov 14, 2024 02:00 PM - 125 km East Southeast of Tuguegarao City, CagayanNov 15, 2024 02:00 AM - Over the coastal waters of Calayan, CagayanNov 16, 2024 02:00 AM - 100 km West of Itbayat, BatanesNov 17, 2024 02:00 AM - 275 km North of Itbayat, BatanesHAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREASHeavy Rainfall Outlook Refer to Weather Advisory No. 18 issued at 5:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Tropical Cyclone “NIKA” and “OFEL”. Severe Winds The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.Furthermore, the northeasterly wind flow will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):Today (12 November): Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, and Isabela Coastal Inundation There is a minimal to moderate risk of storm surge that may occur in the next 48 hours in the low-lying or exposed coastal localities of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. For more information, refer to Storm Surge Warning No. 10 issued at 2:00 AM today.HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERSA Gale Warning is hoisted over the northern and western seaboards of Northern Luzon. For more information, refer to Gale Warning No. 6 issued at 5:00 AM today. 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook Up to very rough or high seas over the following coastal waters:Up to 4.5 m: The seaboards of Ilocos Norte and northern Ilocos SurSea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside. Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:Up to 3.5 m: The seaboards of Batanes and Cagayan including Babuyan IslandsUp to 3.0 m:The remaining seaboard of Ilocos Region, the seaboard of northern IsabelaMariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:Up to 2.5 m: The seaboards of northern Aurora and northern ZambalesUp to 2.0 m: the remaining western and eastern seaboards of Luzon; the eastern seaboards of Visayas and MindanaoMariners of motorbancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOKOn the forecast track, NIKA will continue moving generally northwestward to westward over West Philippine Sea and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility within the next 12 hours.  NIKA will continue to weaken for the next days and may become a remnant low over the sea near southern China. Nevertheless, it will remain as a severe tropical storm throughout its passage within the PAR region.

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