PAGASA July 30: Tropical Storm Gener Update

PAGASA July 30: Tropical Storm Gener Update

At 4:00 a.m. today, Tropical Storm Gener has slowed down slightly as it continues to move in a North Northwest direction.

The center of Tropical Storm Gener was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 330 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan (19.4°N, 124.9°E) 105 kph near center and gustiness of up to 135 kph. Forecast to move North Northwest at 11 kph and is moving North Northwest at 11 kph.

PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):

Isabela

Kalinga

Apayao

Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds):

Cagayan

Calayan Grp of Islands

Babuyan Grp of Islands

Batanes Group of Islands

3-DAY WEATHER FORECAST:

Tuesday morning: 200 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes

Wednesday morning: 330 km North Northeast of Basco, Batanes or

Thursday morning: 510 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes

outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)

Tropical Storm Gener is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon that will bring rains over Central and Southern Luzon and Visayas ,especially the western section, and Northern Mindanao.

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals and areas affected by the Southwest Monsoon are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under Public Storm Warning Signal #2 are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 12 - 25 mm per hour (heavy - intense) within the 700 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas and eastern seaboard of Mindanao due to the combined effect of Tropical Storm Gener and the Southwest Monsoon.

Source: PAGASA