BASYANG weakens to Tropical Depression from Tropical Storm as of 11am (2-1-2014)

Weather Bulletin Number EIGHT Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "BASYANG" (KAJIKI) Issued at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, 01 February 2014 "BASYANG" has weakened into a tropical depression while approaching Northern Palawan. Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.) 339 km Northeast of Puerto Princesa City or 152 km Southeast of Coron, Palawan Coordinates: 11.3°N 121.4°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center. Movement: Forecast to move West at 30 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Sunday morning:521 km Northwest of Puerto Princesa City or outside the PAR
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Romblon Palawan Calamian Group of Islands southern part of Oriental Mindoro southern part of Occidental Mindoro Negros Occidental Guimaras Aklan Capiz Antique Iloilo None
	Public storm warning signals elsewhere are now lowered. Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 10 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Tropical Depression "BASYANG" is expected to cross Northern Palawan and will exit to the West Philippine Sea. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon, eastern seaboard and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon and eastern seaboard of Visayas due to the surge of Northeast Monsoon. The public and local DRRMCs concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 P.M. today.