09/04/2022
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TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 9
Tropical Storm “ ”
Issued at 5:00 AM, 10 April 2022
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 8:00 AM today
“AGATON” INTENSIFIES INTO A TROPICAL STORM WHILE MOVING WEST NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE COASTAL WATERS OF GUIUAN, EASTERN SAMAR.
The center of Tropical Storm “AGATON” was estimated based on all available data including those from Guiuan Doppler Weather Radar over the coastal waters of Guiuan, Eastern Samar (11.1°N, 125.9°E)
Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 80 km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa
Present Movement
West northwestward at 10 km/h
Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong winds or higher extend outwards up to
220 km from the center
TCWS No. 2
(Gale-force winds prevailing or expected within the next 24 hours)
• Visayas: The southern portion of Eastern Samar (Guiuan, Mercedes, Salcedo, Quinapondan, Giporlos, Balangiga, Lawaan, General Macarthur, Hernani, Llorente) and the extreme southern portion of Samar (Marabut)
• Mindanao: The northern portion of Dinagat Islands (Loreto, Tubajon)
TCWS No. 1
• Visayas: The rest of Eastern Samar, the rest of Samar, Northern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Camotes Islands
• Mindanao: Surigao del Norte and the rest of Dinagat Islands
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall
• Today: Heavy to intense with at times torrential rains over Eastern Visayas and Dinagat Islands. Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over the Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Bohol, and the northern and central portions of Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains over Masbate, Sorsogon, northern Mindanao, and the rest of Visayas and Caraga.
• Tomorrow: Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Eastern Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and the northern portion of Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains over Masbate, Sorsogon, and the rest of Visayas and Caraga.
• Under these conditions and considering significant antecedent rainfall, scattered to widespread flooding (including flooding) and rain-induced landslides are expected especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazard as identified in hazard maps.
Severe Winds
• Winds may reach gale-force in strength in any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 2 is hoisted throughout the passage of Tropical Storm “AGATON”.
• Strong winds (strong breeze to near gale conditions) will be experienced within any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 1 is currently in effect.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
• In the next 24 hours, rough to very rough seas (2.8 to 5.0 m) will prevail over the seaboards of areas where Wind Signals No. 2 and 1 are hoisted. These conditions may be risky for most seacrafts. Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to remain in port or take shelter, while those operating larger vessels are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions.
• In the next 24 hours, moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.4 m) will also prevail over the remaining seaboards of the country that are not under any wind signal or gale warning. These conditions may be risky for those using small seacrafts. Mariners are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 8:00 AM today.
via DOST-PAGASA
