Amang almost stationary over San Miguel Bay; Signal No. 1 remains over 10 areas
Tropical Depression Amang has remained almost stationary over San Miguel Bay while Signal No. 1 remains over 10 areas, according to the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin posted by PAGASA.
The center of Tropical Depression Amang was estimated to be over the coastal waters of Tinambac, Camarines Sur packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 55 km/h, and central pressure of 1006 hPa.
Amang is almost stationary with strong winds that extend outwards up to 150 km from the center.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 is hoisted over the following areas:
- western portion of Catanduanes (San Andres, Pandan, Caramoran)
- northern and western portions of Albay (Guinobatan, Malinao, City of Ligao, Pio Duran, Libon, Oas, Tiwi, Polangui, City of Tabaco, Malilipot, Bacacay)
- Camarines Sur
- Camarines Norte
- eastern portion of Laguna (Cavinti, Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Famy, Santa Maria, Mabitac)
- northern and eastern portions of Quezon (Buenavista, Calauag, Infanta, Lopez, Guinayangan, Plaridel, Quezon, Alabat, Sampaloc, Mauban, General Nakar, Perez, Gumaca, Atimonan, Real, Tagkawayan) including Pollilo Islands
- eastern portion of Rizal (Tanay, Pililla, Rodriguez, Baras, City of Antipolo)
- eastern portion of Bulacan (Norzagaray, Doña Remedios Trinidad)
- eastern portion of Nueva Ecija (Gabaldon, Bongabon, Laur, General Tinio)
- central and southern portions of Aurora (Dingalan, Baler, Maria Aurora, San Luis, Dipaculao)
There will be strong winds in these areas from 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7) but with minimal to minor threat to life and property.
Hazards affecting land areas
Forecast accumulated rainfall of 50-100 mm for the next 24 hours (from this early morning to tomorrow early morning) for Aurora, the northern and western portions of Quezon and the eastern portion of Laguna.
For the next 3 days forecast accumulated rainfall of 50-100 mm for the following areas: Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, the northern and western portions of Quezon, Aurora, and the eastern portions of Nueva Ecija and Bulacan.
PAGASA warned that isolated flashfloods and and rain-induced landslides may occur in these areas, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards.
Areas under TCWS No. 1 may experience strong winds (strong breeze to near gale strength) which may cause minimal to minor impacts to life and property.
Hazards affecting coastal waters
Moderate to rough seas may be experienced over the western seaboards of Northern Luzon and the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon.
"Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions."
Track and Intensity outlook
Amang is moving generally northwestward and traverse Camarines Norte and northern Quezon.
PAGASA added that the tropical depression is forecast to weaken into a low pressure area (LPA) on Thursday due to the combined effects of land interaction, dry air intrusion, and increasing vertical wind shear. -- BAP, GMA Integrated News