Official severe weather warnings near Caloocan City

A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 39-61 kph or intermittent rains may be expected within 36 hours. TYPHOON “AGHON” CONTINUES TO MOVE NORTHEASTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA EAST OF AURORA PROVINCE. Location of eye/center : The center of the eye of Typhoon AGHON was estimated based on all available data including those from Baler and Daet Doppler Weather Radars at over the coastal waters of Casiguran, Aurora (15.8, 122.8). Strength : Maximum winds of 140 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 170 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move North Northeastward at 10 kph Forecast position : May 27, 2024 05:00 PM - 200 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan May 28, 2024 05:00 AM - 1,150 km North Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) May 28, 2024 05:00 PM - 620 km East of Itbayat, Batanes May 29, 2024 05:00 AM - 950 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon May 29, 2024 05:00 PM - 1,280 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) May 30, 2024 05:00 AM - 1,655 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall Outlook Forecast accumulated rainfall: Today 50-100 mm: The eastern portion of Isabela and the northern portion of Aurora Forecast rainfall are generally higher in elevated or mountainous areas. Under these conditions, flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps and in localities that experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past several days Severe Winds  The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction. Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the localities where Wind Signal No. 2 is hoisted. Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1. HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS Under the influence of AGHON, a Gale Warning is hoisted over the coastal waters of Cagayan (southern portion), Isabela, Aurora, and the northern coastal waters of Quezon including Polillo Islands. Sea travel is risky for small seacrafts, including all motorbancas of any type of tonnage. For more information, refer to Gale Warning No. 4 issued at 5:00 AM today. Outside the Gale Warning areas, AGHON will bring moderate to rough seas (1.5 to 3.0 m) over the eastern coastal waters of Cagayan and the northern coastal waters of Bicol Region. Mariners of motor bancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels. TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK On the track forecast, Typhoon AGHON will move generally northeastward over the Philippine Sea for the entirety of the forecast period. It may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday afternoon or evening as a typhoon. AGHON will continue to intensify over the next two days as it moves northeastward over the Philippine Sea. A weakening trend may begin on mid or late Wednesday as the typhoon begins interacting with the mid-latitude environment and undergo post-tropical transition.