A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 39-61 kph or intermittent rains may be expected within 36 hours. THE LOW PRESSURE AREA EAST OF SURIGAO DEL SUR HAS DEVELOPED INTO TROPICAL DEPRESSION “AGHON” Location of eye/center : The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data at 340 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (08.6, 129.4). Strength : Maximum winds of 45 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 55 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move West Northwestward at 30 kph Forecast position : May 24, 2024 02:00 PM - 180 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur May 25, 2024 02:00 AM - 60 km East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar May 25, 2024 02:00 PM - 65 km Northeast of Catarman, Northern Samar May 26, 2024 02:00 AM - 125 km North of Virac, Catanduanes May 26, 2024 02:00 PM - 180 km East of Casiguran, Aurora May 27, 2024 02:00 AM - 260 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan May 28, 2024 02:00 AM - 475 km East of Basco, Batanes May 29, 2024 02:00 AM - 1,315 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall Outlook Forecast accumulated rainfall: Today 50-100 mm: Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, the northern portion of Surigao del Sur, the eastern portion of Southern Leyte, and the southern portion of Eastern Samar. Forecast accumulated rainfall: Tomorrow 100-200 mm: Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon 50-100 mm: Dinagat Islands and the rest of Bicol and Eastern Visayas Forecast accumulated rainfall: Sunday 50-100 mm: Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur 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. Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1. Additional areas in Eastern Visayas and Caraga Region may be placed under Wind Signal No.1 in the next bulletin. The highest possible Wind Signal that may be hoisted during the passage of AGHON is Wind Signal No. 2. HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS Today, AGHON will bring moderate to rough seas (1.5 to 3.0 m) over the coastal waters along the northern and eastern seaboards of Eastern Visayas and the eastern seaboard of Caraga 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 is forecast to move generally northwestward or north northwestward from today until tomorrow while slowly intensifying. On the track forecast, AGHON is forecast to make a close approach or make landfall in the vicinity of Eastern Samar tomorrow morning as a tropical depression. Afterwards, AGHON will pass north northwestward over Eastern Visayas, then emerge over the waters off the east coast of Bicol Region tomorrow afternoon or evening as a tropical storm. On Sunday, AGHON will begin recurving generally northeastward or north northeastward over the waters east of Luzon while starting to continuously intensify. Current forecast scenario shows intensification into a severe tropical storm by mid Sunday and into a typhoon by Tuesday. Considering the trend in the westward shift in the track forecast of AGHON and the forecast probability cone, a slightly earlier landfall over Eastern Samar and a direct passage in the vicinity of Bicol Region is not ruled out at this time.
<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>
Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "AGHON" was estimated based on all available data at 350 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (8.3°N, 129.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 30 km/h. Easterlies affecting the country. The 12-hour rainfall forecast is moderate to occasional heavy rains. WATERCOURSES LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Dinagat Islands** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Malinao Inlet and Gaas Lulet. + **Surigao Del Sur** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Cantilan, Carac-An, Tandag, Tago, Hubo-Oteiza, Hinatuan, and Bislig. + **Agusan Del Sur** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Ojot, Wawa, Libang, Maosam, Kasilan, Gibong, Adgaoan, Simulao, Kayonan and Andanan. + **Agusan Del Norte** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lake-Mainit-Tubay, Asiga, Agusan, Linugos and Cabadbaran. + **Surigao Del Norte** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Surigao and Magallanes.
People living near the mountain slopes and in the low lying areas of the above mentioned river systems and the **Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils** concerned advised to be alert for possible flashfloods
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