'Samuel' to make landfall tonight over Dinagat-Samar-Leyte area
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Samuel has maintained strength as it barrels toward the Dinagat-Samar-Leyte area where it is expected to make landfall tonight, PAGASA said.
In its 5 a.m. severe weather bulletin on Tuesday, PAGASA said the center of "Samuel" was estimated at 395 km east of Surigao City. It is forecast to move northwest at 20 kph.
"Samuel" packs maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kph.
PAGASA said moderate to heavy rains which may trigger floods and landslides are expected over the regions of Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Central and Western Visayas and Bicol.
It advised residents of these areas, especially those living near or in river channels and low-lying and mountainous areas, to take precautionary measures and coordinate with local disaster risk reduction and management offices.
Fisherfolk and those with small seacraft were also warned against venturing out over the areas under Signal No. 1 and the eastern seaboard of southern Luzon.
Forecast positions
- 24 hours (Wednesday morning): In the vicinity of Guinsanga-an, Inopacan
- 48 hours (Thursday morning): 130 km north of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
- 72 hours (Friday morning): 525 km west-northwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (outside the Philippine area of responsibility)
- 96 hours (Saturday morning): 850 km west of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (outside PAR)
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal
Signal No. 1 was hoisted over 28 areas. These are:
Luzon
- Masbate including Ticao Island
- Romblon
- Southern Oriental Mindoro
- Southern Occidental Mindoro
- Northern Palawan including Cuyo Island and Calamian Group of Islands
Visayas
- Northern Samar
- Eastern Samar
- Samar
- Biliran
- Leyte
- Southern Leyte
- Bohol
- Cebu
- Siquijor
- Negros Oriental
- Negros Occidental
- Guimaras
- Iloilo
- Capiz
- Aklan
- Antique
Mindanao
- Dinagat Islands
- Surigao del Norte
- Surigao del Sur
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
- Misamis Oriental
- Camiguin
The tropical depression earlier located in east of Mindanao enters the Philippine area of responsibility at 10 a.m. It was named "Samuel."
Tropical Depression Samuel has already left the Philippine area of responsibility Thursday, but a new cyclone is forecast to enter the country over the weekend.
As of 7 p.m. Thursday, "Samuel" was already outside PAR at 470 kilometers west northwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. It made landfall six times in several areas such as Borongan City, Eastern Samar, Daram, Samar, Caibiran, Biliran, Calubian, Leyte, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo and Roxas, Palawan.
Meanwhile, PAGASA said the severe tropical storm spotted off Visayas has developed into a typhoon outside PAR and is likely to enter the country on Saturday.
Typhoon Man-yi could be the Philippines' 20th tropical cycle once it enters PAR. It will be locally named as "Tomas."
Tropical Depression Samuel has slightly intensified and is seen to enhance into a tropical storm as it moves westward away from the Philippine landmass.
PAGASA says "Samuel" is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility tonight. All tropical cyclone signal warnings have been lifted.
Meanwhile, the tropical cyclone outside PAR with the international name "Man-yi" has intensified into a severe tropical storm. It is forecast to develop into a typhoon within the next 48 hours.
It has less chance of landfall.
Tropical Depression Samuel maintained strength as it moves over the West Philippine Sea, PAGASA says. It is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility between tonight and Friday early morning.
Meanwhile, PAGASA is monitoring a new tropical storm with the international name Man-yi outside PAR. It is forecast to enter PAR on Sunday or Monday and will be named "Tomas" It is seen to intensify into a typhoon.
Tropical Depression Samuel has made its fifth landfall over Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo at 9 a.m. today.
"Samuel" is forecast to exit the Philippine area of responsibility between tomorrow evening and Friday morning.
PAGASA has raised Signal No. 1 over Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro, southern Occidental Mindoro, Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo groups of islands, Northern Cebu, northern Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, and Antique.
"Samuel" is now over the Visayan Sea and heading toward Iloilo, PAGASA says.
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