Project NOAH: Storm surge advisory up in 8 areas in Quezon, Bicol

Residents in eight areas in Quezon and Bicol were advised Friday to take precautions against possible storm surges as Typhoon Chedeng (Maysak) moves closer to Luzon.

 

Project NOAH said that as of 1:45 p.m., the eight areas were under Storm Surge Advisory 1, meaning storm surges of one to two meters tall are a possibility.

 

Areas warned were:

 

Quezon, Quezon: 1.0 to 1.5 meters

Calauag, Quezon: 1.5 meters

Gumaca, Quezon: 1.5 meters

Plaridel, Quezon: 1.5 meters

Lopez, Quezon: 1.5 meters

Libon, Albay: 1.0 to 1.5 meters

Oas, Albay: 1.0 to 1.5 meters

Tinambac, Camarines Sur: 1.0 to 1.5 meters

 

Quezon and Camarines Sur were placed under Storm Signal No. 1 as of Friday afternoon.

 

"Those living within the vicinity of the areas identified in this list should also take precautionary measures against possible storm surges," Project NOAH said. — Joel Locsin/JDS, GMA News