PAGASA: Storm signal lifted as Jolina moves to West Philippines Sea

State weather bureau PAGASA on Thursday said the tropical cyclone wind signal has been lifted as Tropical Storm Jolina moved to the West Philippine Sea.

In its 11 a.m bulletin, PAGASA, however, noted that hazards can still affect some areas in the country.

At 10:a.m., Jolina was located 240 kilometers West of Dagupan City, Pangasinan with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h, gustiness of up to 115 km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa.

It is moving westward 10 km/h, PAGASA said.

Rains

Light to moderate with at times heavy rains are still expected over Palawan, Western Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula in the next 24 hours.

Due to this, PAGASA warned of possible isolated to widely scattered flooding, including flash floods, and rain-induced landslides in areas prone to such hazards.

Moderate to strong winds associated with the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will be experienced over the western section of Luzon.

Due to Jolina and Habagat, moderate to rough seas up to 3.1 meters are expected over the western seaboard of Luzon in the next 24 hours.

“Sea travel is risky for small seacrafts over these waters. Mariners without the proper experience should immediately seek safe harbor,” it added.

Jolina is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday night as it moves generally west northwestward over the West Philippine Sea.

According to PAGASA, Jolina may re-intensify into a severe tropical storm category on Thursday  and further into typhoon category on Friday. — RSJ, GMA News