THE The center of the eye of Typhoon “HENRY” was estimated based on all available data at 460 km Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (23.9°N, 124.8°E)
•Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 185 km/h, and central pressure of 955 hPa
•Present Movement
Northward at 10 km/h
•Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 620 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
• TCWS No.1
(Strong winds prevailing or expected within 36 hours)
LUZON:
Batanes and the northeastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Balintang Is., Calayan Is., Babuyan Is., Camiguin Is., Didicas Is.)
**Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall
• Today: Light to moderate with at times heavy rains likely over Batanes and 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 enhanced by this typhoon will also bring monsoon rains over the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon. For more information, refer to Weather Advisory #3 issued at 11:00 AM today and the 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast at 4:00 PM today.
Severe Winds
• Strong wind strength (strong breeze to near gale) will be experienced within any of the areas where Wind Signal no. 1 is currently in effect.
• In the next 24 hours, occasional gusts reaching strong to gale-force strength associated with the enhanced Southwest Monsoon and its convergence with the typhoon circulation may also be experienced (especially in the coastal and mountainous areas) over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Mindoro Provinces, Romblon, and the remaining localities in Babuyan Islands that are not under any wind signal.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
• Under the influence of Typhoon HENRY, a Gale Warning is in effect for the seaboards of Northern Luzon. For more information, refer to Gale Warning #7 issued at 5:00 PM today.
• In the next 24 hours, HENRY may bring moderate to rough seas over the eastern seaboards of Central and 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 northward through Monday early morning before turning north northeastward on Monday afternoon. On the track forecast, the typhoon may pass very close or make landfall in the southern islands of the Ryukyu Archipelago tonight and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) late evening. A slight intensification may still take place as HENRY leaves the PAR region (i.e., over the East China Sea).
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.
