Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Tropical Depression JONILA as of 10am July 31, 2013


Tropical Depression “JOLINA” has intensified into a tropical storm with an international name "JEBI" ("swallow" in South Korea).

LOCATION OF THE EYE/CENTER: At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm “JOLINA” was estimated based on all available data at 450 km West of Subic, Zambales (15.0°N, 115.6°E).

STRENGTH: Maximum winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph.

MOVEMENT: Forecast to move Northwest at 11 kph.

FORECAST POSITIONS: Tropical Storm “JOLINA” is expected to be at 660 km West of Subic, Zambales tomorrow morning and already outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

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

• Tropical Storm “JOLINA” will enhance the Southwest Monsoon which will bring moderate to occasionally heavy rains and thunderstorms over MIMAROPA and CALABARZON.

• Meanwhile, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was at 210 km East of Virac, Catanduanes (14.3°N, 126.4°E).

• 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 PM today. (via ‪#‎PAGASA‬-DOST) ‪#‎PanahonTV‬

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