AS of 10 am, the center of the eye of Typhoon “HENRY” was estimated based on all available data at 365 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (21.7°N, 125.2°E)
Intensity: Maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 205 km/h, and central pressure of 930 hPa
Present Movement: Northwestward slowly
Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds: Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 560 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No.2 (Gale-force winds prevailing or expected within 24 hours)
Batanes
Potential impacts of winds: Minor to moderate threat to life and property
TCWS No.1 (Strong winds prevailing or expected within 36 hours)
Babuyan Islands and the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall
• Today: Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains likely over Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Apayao, and Abra. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains possible over Cagayan.
• Tomorrow: Moderate to heavy rains possible over Batanes. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains possible over Babuyan Islands.
• Under these conditions, isolated to scattered flooding (including flash floods) and rain-induced landslides are possible especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazard as identified in hazard maps, and in localities with significant antecedent rainfall.
• In the next 24 hours, the Southwest Monsoon will bring rains over Isabela, western portion of Central Luzon, and the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region. For more information, refer to Weather Advisory #1 issued at 11:00 AM today and the 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast issued at 4:00 AM today.
Severe Winds
Winds may reach gale-force strength in any areas where Wind Signal no. 2 is hoisted while strong winds (strong breeze to near gale strength) will be experienced within any of the areas where Wind Signal no. 1 is currently in effect.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
• Under the influence of Super Typhoon HENRY, a Gale Warning is in effect for the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon and eastern seaboard of Central Luzon. For more information, refer to Gale Warning #4 (Intermediate) issued at 11:00 AM today.
• In the next 24 hours, HENRY may bring moderate to rough seas over the eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon (1.2 to 3.0 m). These conditions may be risky for those using small seacrafts. Mariners are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• Typhoon HENRY will continue moving slowly northwestward today before it gradually accelerates northward. On the forecast track, HENRY may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow evening or Sunday morning.
• This typhoon is forecast to weaken further in the next 12 hours. Afterwards, HENRY may re-intensify tomorrow morning as it begins to move northward.
Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 5:00 PM today.
