TROPICAL storm ‘Chedeng’ is unlikely to directly bring heavy rainfall over any portion of the country in the next 3 to 5 days.
Although the current forecast scenario for this tropical cyclone may result in the enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon, the timing and intensity of monsoon rains over the country (especially in the western portion) may still change due to the dependence of monsoon enhancement on the forecast movement and intensity of ‘Chedeng’ as well as its interaction with the other weather systems surrounding it.
As such, the public is advised to continue monitoring for updates regarding the possible enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon. A Weather Advisory will be issued by Pagasa should there be an increasing chance of monsoon heavy rainfall within the next three days.
• Severe Winds
The hoisting of Wind Signals in anticipation of tropical cyclone severe winds is unlikely at this time.
The Southwest Monsoon may be strengthened as a result of CHEDENG, but under the current forecast scenario, the likelihood of intermittent wind gusts resulting from the monsoon winds may still change because the monsoon enhancement depends on the forecast movement and intensity of CHEDENG and its interaction with the other weather systems around it. As such, the public is advised to continue monitoring for updates regarding the possible enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon.
The center of Tropical Storm CHEDENG was estimated based on all available data at 1,190 km East of Southeastern Luzon (14.5°N, 134.0°E)
• Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa
• Present Movement:
Northward at 10 km/h
• Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong to gale-force winds extend outwards up to 340 km from the center
