Official severe weather warnings near 14.18°N 121.29°E

A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 39-61 kph or intermittent rains may be expected within 36 hours. “AGHON” HAS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED INTO A TYPHOON OVER THE COASTAL WATERS OF BURDEOS, QUEZON. Location of eye/center : The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data at over the coastal waters of Burdeos, Quezon (15.1, 122.3). Strength : Maximum winds of 120 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 180 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move Northeastward at 15 kph Forecast position : May 27, 2024 08:00 AM - 95 km East of Casiguran, Aurora May 27, 2024 08:00 PM - 240 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan May 28, 2024 08:00 AM - 465 km East of Calayan, Cagayan May 28, 2024 08:00 PM - 685 km East of Itbayat, Batanes May 29, 2024 08:00 AM - 995 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon May 29, 2024 08:00 PM - 1,305 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) May 30, 2024 08:00 PM - 1,915 km Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall Outlook Forecast accumulated rainfall: Tonight to tomorrow evening 100-200 mm: Polillo Islands 50-100 mm: Aurora, Rizal, Laguna, Metro Manila, Camarines Norte, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Calamian and Cuyo Islands, Antique, Aklan, the rest of Quezon, and the eastern portions of Isabela, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan. Forecast rainfall are generally higher in elevated or mountainous areas. Under these conditions, flooding and rain-induced landslides are likely 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. Moderate to significant impacts from storm-force winds are possible within any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 3 is hoisted. 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. Coastal Inundation Within the next 24 hours, there is a minimal to moderate risk of storm surge over the exposed and low-lying coastal areas of Cagayan (southern coast), Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Marinduque and Camarines Norte. For more information, refer to Storm Surge Warning No. 3 issued at 8:00 PM today. HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS Under the influence of AGHON, a Gale Warning is hoisted over the coastal waters of Aurora, Quezon, and Marinduque, and the southern coastal waters of Batangas, and the northern coastal waters of Camarines Norte. Sea travel is risky for small seacrafts, including all motorbancas of any type of tonnage. For more information, refer to Gale Warning No. 3 issued at 5:00 PM today. Outside the Gale Warning areas, AGHON will bring moderate to rough seas (1.5 to 3.5 m) over the coastal waters along the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon and the seaboard 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 AGHON will continue intensifying over the next two days as it accelerates northeastward over the Philippine Sea. On the track forecast, the typhoon will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday afternoon or evening. Outside the PAR region, AGHON will continue moving northeastward towards the sea south of mainland Japan. A weakening trend may also begin by Thursday.

Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "AGHON" {EWINIAR} was estimated based on all available data at 95 km East of Baler, Aurora (15.6°N, 122.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 170 km/h. It is moving North Northeastward at 10 km/h. Southwesterly Windflow affecting the western section of Southern Luzon and Visayas. . The 12-hour rainfall forecast is moderate to occasionally heavy rains amd thunderstorms. WATERCOURSES STILL LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Quezon** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Upper Umiray, Lower Bolbok (Lawaya), Malaking-Ilog, Iyam, Macalelon, Catanauan, Silongin Lagda, Pagsanjan, Yabahaan, Bigol, Guinhalinan, Vinas, Calauag, Pandanan, Sta. Lucia, Lugan Malaybalay, Maapon, Bucal (Lalangan), Lakayat, Tignoan, Agos, Anibawan (Polilio Island) and Upper Kilbay - Catabangan. + **Batangas** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lian, Banabang-Molino, Pansipit, Kapumpong, Rosario-Lobo and Upper Bolbok (Lawaya). + **Rizal** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Upper Marikina and Kaliwa. + **Cavite** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Laboc (Balsahan), Cañas, Ylang-Ylang, Imus, and Maragondon. + **Laguna** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Pagsanjan, Pila-Sta. Cruz, San Juan and San Cristobal.