THE The center of Severe Tropical Storm “FLORITA” was estimated based on all available data at 490 km West of Calayan, Cagayan (Outside the PAR) (19.1°N, 116.8°E)
Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 100 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 125 km/h, and central pressure of 985 hPa
Present Movement : West northwestward at 25 km/h
Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds :Strong to storm-force winds extend outwards up to 400 km from the center
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
•Heavy Rainfall
In the next 24 hours, the Southwest Monsoon may continue to bring rains over the western sections of Luzon. For more
information, refer to the 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast and Weather Advisory #6 issued at 4:00 AM and 11:00 AM
today, respectively.
•Severe Winds
Despite the lifting of wind signals, gusts reaching strong breeze to near gale-force strength may still be experienced
(especially in the coastal and mountainous areas) over MIMAROPA, Cavite, Quezon, Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga,
Pangasinan, Aurora, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Cagayan Valley
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
Under the influence of Severe Tropical Storm “FLORITA” and the prevailing Southwest Monsoon, a Gale Warning
remains in effect over the seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon. For more information, refer to Gale Warning #5
issued at 5:00 AM today.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
Severe Tropical Storm FLORITA is forecast to move generally west northwestward over the West Philippine Sea towards
the southern portion of China, where it is expected to make landfall tomorrow morning or early afternoon. It is also is
forecast to re-intensify and reach typhoon category tonight.
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.
