Monday, December 3, 2012

Pagasa Typhoon Pablo Weather Update # 3

Weather Bulletin Number THREE
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "PABLO" (BOPHA)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Monday, 03 December 2012 Typhoon "PABLO" has slightly weakened as it moves west northwestward.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 a.m.) 700 km Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur

Coordinates: 6.6°N, 132.9°E
Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center
and gustiness of up to 210 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 24 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday morning:
175 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
Wednesday morning:
80 km South of Iloilo City
Thursday morning:
280 km Northwest of Puerto Princesa City



Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 2
(61-100 kph winds)
Surigao del Sur
Northern part of Davao Oriental

Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
Siquijor
Bohol
Biliran
Camotes Island
Southern Leyte
Leyte
Eastern Samar
Western Samar Surigao del Norte
Siargao Island
Dinagat Is.
Agusan del Norte
Agusan del Sur
Rest of Davao Oriental
Davao del Norte inc
Samal Is.
Compostela Valley
Bukidnon
Misamis Occidental
Misamis Oriental
Camiguin
Lanao del Norte
Lanao del Sur


Estimated rainfall amount is from 20 - 30 mm per hour (heavy - intense) within the 600 km diameter of the Typhoon.

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal #2 and #1 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.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Eastern Seaboards of Visayas and Mindanao.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.

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