A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 39-61 kph or intermittent rains may be expected within 36 hours. TYPHOON “AGHON” SLIGHTLY SHIFTED EAST NORTHEASTWARD WHILE MOVING AWAY FROM THE PHILIPPINE LANDMASS Location of eye/center : The center of the eye of Typhoon AGHON was estimated based on all available data including those from Baler Doppler Weather Radar at at 155 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.3, 123.6). Strength : Maximum winds of 140 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 170 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move East Northeastward at 10 kph Forecast position : May 28, 2024 02:00 AM - 300 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan May 28, 2024 02:00 PM - 500 km East of Basco, Batanes May 29, 2024 02:00 AM - 780 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes May 29, 2024 02:00 PM - 1,085 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon May 30, 2024 02:00 AM - 1,400 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) May 30, 2024 02:00 PM - 1,705 km Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall Outlook Typhoon AGHON is less likely to directly bring significant amount of rainfall within the next three days. The Southwesterly Windflow enhanced by this typhoon will bring moderate to heavy rains over Western Visayas and portions of MIMAROPA in the next two days. For more information, refer to Weather Advisory No. 2 for Southwesterly Windflow issued at 11:00 AM today. 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. 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 (eastern 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. 5 issued at 5:00 PM 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 24 to 36 hours 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.
<p>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. <strong>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.</strong></p>
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