PAGASA Weather Update on Tropical Storm GORIO (June 30, 2013)

PAGASA Weather Update on Tropical Storm GORIO (June 30, 2013)

As of  11:00 p.m., Saturday, 29 June 2013, Tropical Storm GORIO has maintained its strength as it moves in a west northwest direction.

Tropical Storm GORIO was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 60 km Northeast of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro (13.6°N, 121.6°E ) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and

gustiness of up to 80 kph   It is forecast to move West Northwest at 24 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signal

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

Metro Manila

Pangasinan

Tarlac

Zambales

Nueva Ecija

Pampanga

Bulacan

Rizal

Bataan

Cavite

Laguna

Batangas

Mindoro Provinces

Lubang Island

Romblon

Marinduque

Quezon Province

Camarines Provinces

Albay

Burias Island    

Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds):

La Union

Benguet

Nueva Vizcaya

Quirino

Aurora

Polilio Island

Catanduanes

Sorsogon

Masbate

Ticao Island

Coron Island

Calamian Group of Islands

Capiz

Aklan 

Antiqu     

2-Day Weather Forecast

Sunday evening: 350 km Northwest of Metro Manila

Monday evening: 870 km Northwest of Metro Manila and out of the Philippine Area of Responsibity (PAR).

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signals #2 & #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. 

Source: PAGASA