Pampanga PDRRMO

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 1
Tropical Depression
Issued at 5:00 PM, 20 September 2024
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 PM today.
THE LOW PRESSURE AREA EAST OF EXTREME NORTHERN LUZON HAS DEVELOPED INTO
TROPICAL DEPRESSION “IGME”
•Location of Center (4:00 PM)
The center of Tropical Depression IGME was estimated based on all available data at 530 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (22.6°N, 126.6°E)
•Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, and central pressure of 1004 hPa
•Present Movement
Northwestward at 15 km/h
•Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong winds extend outwards up to 720 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No.1
Warning lead time: 36 hours
Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
Luzon:
Batanes
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 41 issued at 5:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to the Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Depression IGME.
Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.
•Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by IGME will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
•Today: Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, and Bataan.
•Tomorrow (21 September): Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, and Bataan.
•Wednesday (22 September): Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Zambales.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
•Moderate to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
•1.5 to 3.5 m: The seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon, and the western seaboard Southern Luzon.
Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
•Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:
•Up to 2.0 m: The remaining seaboards of the country
•Mariners of motorbancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
•IGME is forecast to move generally west northwestward until Sunday morning (22 September) before turning north northeastward for the rest of the forecast period. On the forecast track, a landfall and passage over Taiwan area is not ruled out. IGME may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Sunday.
•IGME is forecast to remain as a Tropical Depression and may gradually weaken into a Low Pressure Area by Monday (23 September) early morning.
Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 11:00 PM today.
DOST-PAGASA

REDAS MODULE 4 TRAINING FOR THE PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA

Sa pangunguna ng Pampanga PDRRMC katuwang ang DOST PHIVOLCS, ginanap ang "REDAS Module 4 Training for the Province of Pampanga" sa PDRRMC Training Center mula September 9-14, 2024. Ito ay nilahukan ng mga participants mula sa Provincial Government (6 sa PDRRMO, 3 sa PPDO, 1 sa PG-ENRO, 2 sa PEO, 2 sa OPA, 2 sa PASSO at 2 sa PHO) mga Local DRRM Offices ng iba’t ibang LGUs ng Pampanga, at Office of Civil Defense Region 3.

Ang mga facilitators naman sa DOST-PHIVOLCS REDAS Team na pinangungunahan ni Dr. Leonila P. Bautista, at ilang mga eksperto ng DOST-PAGASA at DENR-MGB ang nagbigay ng iba’t-ibang lectures at hands-on activities patungkol sa REDAS.

Ang REDAS ay isang software na ginawa ng DOST-PHIVOLCS na kung saan ay maaaring ma-simulate ang iba’t-ibang mga hazards tulad ng ground shaking, liquefaction, landslides, tsunami, pagbaha, storm surge, at severe wind. Sa training na ito, naituro sa pamamagitan ng hands-on activities ang paggamit sa mga tools ng REDAS tulad ng Exposure Database Mapping (EDM), REDAS MapDig, Satellite Rainfall Monitoring (SRM), Flood Loss Assessment Tool (FLoAT), Crop Damage Assessment Tool (CropDAT) at Seismic Hazard Assessment (SHA).

Nagkaroon din ng field work sa DAVSAN sa Barangay Sindalan, na kung saan ay nagsurvey ng mga pisikal na katangian ng kabahayan sa komunidad upang makabuo ng sample ng exposure database - na maaaring gamitin sa risk and hazard assessment.

Ang REDAS Training ay bahagi ng mga series of trainings ng Pampanga PDRRMC na isinagawa para sa pagtaas ng antas ng kahandaan ng Probinsya laban sa mga sakuna.

Lagi nating tatandaan: Ang kahandaan ay sus isa ating kaligtasan!

CENTRAL LUZON WEATHER FORECAST (20 September, Valid: 5 AM today until 5 AM tomorrow)

Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 4
Weather System: Enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat)
Issued at: 2:00 AM, 20 September 2024(Friday)

YELLOW WARNING LEVEL: Zambales, Bataan and Pampanga.
ASSOCIATED HAZARD: FLOODING in flood-prone areas.

Meanwhile, expect light to moderate with occasional heavy rains over Cavite, Metro Manila and Batangas(Nasugbu, Lian, Calatagan, Tuy, Balayan, Calaca, Laurel, Agoncillo, Lemery) within the next 3 hours.

Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains affecting Bulacan, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija which may persist within 3 hours.

The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 5:00 AM today.

For more information and queries, please call telephone numbers 8927-1335 and 8927-2877 or log on to www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 5F
Tropical Storm (PULASAN)
Issued at 11:00 PM, 18 September 2024

“HELEN” IS NOW OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (PAR) AND IS CROSSING OKINAWA ISLAND IN THE RYUKYU ARCHIPELAGO, JAPAN

Location of Center (10:00 PM):
The center of Tropical Storm HELEN was estimated based on all available data at 915 km Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR) (26.6°N, 128.2°E)

Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 105 km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa

Present Movement:
Northwestward at 40 km/h

Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong to gale-force winds extend outwards up to 650 km from the center

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is currently in effect.

OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 34 issued at 11:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and HELEN.

Severe Winds
The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and HELEN will continue to bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
• Tonight and Tomorrow (19 September): Ilocos Region, Isabela, Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Zamboanga Peninsula
• Friday (20 September): Batanes, Babuyan Islands Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Kalayaan Islands.
• Saturday (21 September): Batanes, Babuyan Islands Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, and Zambales.

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Gale Warning is in effect over several coastal waters in the western seaboard of Central Luzon, the seaboard of Occidental Mindoro, and the western seaboard of Palawan including Kalayaan Islands. For more information, refer to Gale Warning No. 8 issued at 5:00 PM today. Sea travel in these waters is risky for small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas.

Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters outside Gale Warning areas:
• 1.5 to 3.5 m: The seaboards of Batanes and Ilocos Region; the eastern seaboard of Palawan (including seaboards of Cuyo Islands); seaboard of Antique
• 1.0 to 3.0 m: The northern and eastern seaboard of Cagayan Valley; the remaining western seaboards of Western Visayas; the western seaboard of Negros Island Region; the remaining seaboards of MIMAROPA
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.

Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters outside Gale Warning areas:
• Up to 2.5 m: The eastern seaboard of Bicol Region; the southern seaboard of southern Quezon; the seaboard of Cagayancillo Islands; the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar; the eastern seaboard of Eastern Samar; the seaboard of Caraga Region; the eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental; the seaboard of Southern Leyte, the southern seaboards of Negros Island Region and Central Visayas; the seaboard of Zamboanga del Norte; the seaboard of Northern Mindanao.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
After making landfall in Kunigami, Okinawa, Japan at 10:20 PM tonight, HELEN will continue its fast northwestward or west northwestward movement over the East China until it makes landfall over mainland China tomorrow afternoon or evening as a tropical storm.

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

Unless re-entry occurs, this is the final bulletin. Succeeding updates for this tropical cyclone will be incorporated in the 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast issued at 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily.

DOST-PAGASA

Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 2
Weather System: Enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat)
Issued at: 11:00 PM, 18 September 2024(Wednesday)

YELLOW WARNING LEVEL: Bataan, Metro Manila, Pampanga, Zambales and Bulacan.
ASSOCIATED HAZARD: Possible FLOODING in flood-prone areas.

Meanwhile, expect light to moderate with occasional heavy rains over Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon and Tarlac within the next 3 hours.

Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains affecting Cavite which may persist within 3 hours.

The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 2:00 AM tomorrow.

For more information and queries, please call telephone numbers 8927-1335 and 8927-2877 or log on to www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 14F
Tropical Depression
Issued at 5:00 AM, 18 September 2024
TROPICAL DEPRESSION “GENER” IS NOW OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
•Location of Center (4:00 AM)
The center of Tropical Depression GENER was estimated based on all available data at 410 km West of Bacnotan, La Union (17.4°N, 116.6°E)
•Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, and central pressure of 996 hPa
•Present Movement
Westward at 15 km/h
•Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong winds extend outwards up to 360 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is currently in effect.
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 31 issued at 5:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and HELEN.
Severe Winds
The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and HELEN will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
•Today: Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and Davao Region
•Tomorrow (19 September): Ilocos Region, Isabela, Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Zamboanga Peninsula
•Thursday (20 September): Ilocos Region, Isabela, Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Gale Warning is in effect over several coastal waters in the western seaboard of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas. For more information, refer to Gale Warning No. 8 issued at 5:00 AM today. Sea travel in these waters is risky for small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas.
Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters outside Gale Warning areas:
•1.0 to 3.5 m: The northern seaboards of Cagayan Valley and Zamboanga Peninsula, the seaboards of Caraga and Ilocos Region; the eastern seaboards of Bicol Region, Davao Region, and Eastern Visayas; the western and southern seaboards of CALABARZON and Negros Island Region.
•Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters outside Gale Warning areas:
•Up to 2.5 m: The remaining seaboards of the country.
•Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
•Outside the PAR region, GENER will continue to move westward over the West Philippine Sea and is heading towards Vietnam.
•GENER is forecast to have limited intensification within the forecast period, although it may reach tropical storm category by today.
Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
Unless re-entry occurs, this is the final tropical cyclone bulletin. Further updates will be provided in the 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast to be issued at 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily.
DOST-PAGASA
Link: tinyurl.com/tcgener

CENTRAL LUZON WEATHER FORECAST (18 September, Valid: 5 AM today until 5 AM tomorrow)

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 1
Tropical Storm (PULASAN)
Issued at 11:00 PM, 17 September 2024
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 5:00 AM tomorrow.
TROPICAL STORM “PULASAN” HAS ENTERED THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY AND WAS NAMED “HELEN”
•Location of Center (10:00 PM)
The center of Tropical Storm HELEN was estimated based on all available data at 1,290 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon (21.6°N, 134.3°E)
•Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 105 km/h, and central pressure of 992 hPa
•Present Movement
Westward at 40 km/h
•Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong to gale-force winds extend outwards up to 650 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is currently in effect.
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 30 issued at 11:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and HELEN.
Severe Winds
The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and HELEN will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
• Today: Batanes, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Tomorrow (18 September): Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Thursday (19 September): Isabela, Aurora, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Gale Warning is in effect over several coastal waters in the western seaboard of Southern Luzon and the western and central seaboards of Visayas. For more information, refer to Gale Warning No. 7 issued at 5:00 PM today. Sea travel in these waters is risky for small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas.
Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters outside Gale Warning areas:
• 1.0 to 3.5 m: The northern seaboards of Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao, the seaboard of Caraga Region; the eastern seaboards of Davao Region and Eastern Visayas; the southern seaboards of Negros Island Region, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters outside Gale Warning areas:
• Up to 2.5 m: The remaining seaboards of the country.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• HELEN is forecast to move generally west northwestward for the next 48 hours and may exit the PAR region tomorrow afternoon. Throughout the forecast period, HELEN will remain far from the Philippine landmass and will not directly affect any part of the country.
• HELEN is forecast to remain as a tropical storm and may gradually weaken over the East China Sea.
Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 5:00 AM tomorrow.
DOST-PAGASA

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 11
Tropical Depression
Issued at 2:00 PM, 17 September 2024
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 5:00 PM today.
“GENER” SLIGHTLY INTENSIFIES AND IS NOW OVER THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA
• Location of Center (1:00 PM)
The center of Tropical Depression GENER was estimated based on all available data at 255 km West Northwest of Baguio City (17.0°N, 118.3°E)
• Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, and central pressure of 996 hPa
• Present Movement
Westward at 45 km/h
• Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong winds extend outwards up to 200 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
• TCWS No. 1
○ Wind threat: Strong winds
○ Warning lead time: 36 hours
○ Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
○ Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
LUZON:
The northwestern portion of mainland Cagayan (Pamplona, Santa Praxedes, Abulug, Sanchez-Mira, Claveria, Ballesteros), Babuyan Islands, Apayao, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 28 issued at 2:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Tropical Depression GENER and the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and Tropical Storm PULASAN.
Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.
• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and “PULASAN” will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
• Today: Batanes, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Tomorrow (18 September): Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Thursday (19 September): Isabela, Aurora, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Gale Warning is in effect over several coastal waters in the northern seaboard of Northern Luzon, the western and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon, the seaboards of Visayas, and the western, northern, and eastern seaboards of Mindanao. For more information, refer to Gale Warning No. 6 issued at 5:00 AM today. Sea travel in these waters is risky for small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas.
Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters outside Gale Warning areas:
• 1.0 to 3.0 m: The northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao and the eastern seaboard of Eastern Visayas
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters outside Gale Warning areas:
• Up to 2.5 m: The remaining seaboards of the country.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• On the track forecast, GENER will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tonight or tomorrow (18 September) early morning. Outside the PAR region, GENER will continue westward over the West Philippine Sea for the remainder of the forecast period.
• GENER is forecast to have limited intensification within the forecast period, although it may reach tropical storm category by tomorrow morning.
Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 5:00 PM today.
DOST-PAGASA
Link: tinyurl.com/tcgener

CENTRAL LUZON WEATHER FORECAST (17 September, Valid: 5 AM today until 5 AM tomorrow)

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 7
Tropical Depression
Issued at 2:00 AM, 17 September 2024
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 5:00 AM today.
“GENER” HAS MADE LANDFALL IN PALANAN, ISABELA AND IS NOW IN THE VICINITY OF CAUAYAN CITY, ISABELA
Location of Center (1:00 AM): The center of Tropical Depression GENER was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Cauayan City, Isabela (16.9°N, 121.7°E)
Intensity: Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, and central pressure of 996 hPa
Present Movement: Westward at 25 km/h
Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds: Strong winds extend outwards up to 360 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No. 1
Wind threat: Strong winds
Luzon
Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, the northern and central portions of Bulacan (Doña Remedios Trinidad, San Miguel, San Ildefonso, Baliuag, San Rafael, Calumpit, Hagonoy, City of Malolos, Paombong, Guiguinto, Balagtas, Santa Maria, Pandi, Bustos, Angat, Plaridel, Norzagaray, Pulilan), the northern portions of Bataan (Dinalupihan, Orani, Hermosa), Aurora, and the northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta, Real) including Polillo Islands
Warning lead time: 36 hours
Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 24 issued at 2:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Tropical Depression GENER and the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and Tropical Storm PULASAN.
Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.
• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and “PULASAN” will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
• Today (17 September): Batanes, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Tomorrow (18 September): Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Thursday (19 September): Isabela, Aurora, Pagasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, and Caraga
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Gale Warning is in effect over several coastal waters in the western and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon, the seaboards of Visayas, and the western, northern, and eastern seaboards of Mindanao. For more information, refer to Gale Warning No. 5 issued at 5:00 PM yesterday. Sea travel in these waters is risky for small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas.
Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• 1.5 to 3.5 m: Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and the northern seaboards of Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley
• 1.5 to 3.0 m: The eastern seaboard of Bicol Region, the seaboard of Visayas outside Gale Warning areas, and the eastern seaboards of Caraga Region and Davao Region.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The remaining seaboards of the country outside Gale Warning areas.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• GENER is forecast to emerge over the coastal waters of Ilocos Sur, La Union or Pangasinan this morning. The tropical cyclone will then move generally westward over the West Philippine Sea until tomorrow (18 September) before turning west northwestward to northwestward on Thursday (19 September) as it heads towards southern mainland China.
• GENER may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between tonight and tomorrow morning.
• GENER will likely cross the landmass of mainland Luzon as a tropical depression. Slight weakening is also possible as it interacts with the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon. Over the West Philippine Sea, GENER may reach tropical storm category tonight or tomorrow morning, and further intensification is not ruled out.
Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 5:00 AM today.
DOST-PAGASA
Link: tinyurl.com/tcgener

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 6
Tropical Depression
Issued at 11:00 PM, 16 September 2024
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 2:00 AM tomorrow.
“GENER” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AND IS NOW OVER THE COASTAL WATERS OF PALANAN, ISABELA
Location of Center (10:00 PM):
The center of Tropical Depression GENER was estimated based on all available data over the coastal waters of Palanan, Isabela (16.9°N, 122.9°E)
Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, and central pressure of 996 hPa
Present Movement:
Westward at 25 km/h
Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong winds extend outwards up to 360 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No. 1 Wind threat: Strong winds
Luzon
Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, the northern portion of Bulacan (Doña Remedios Trinidad, San Miguel, San Ildefonso, Baliuag, San Rafael), the northern portion of Pampanga (Porac, Angeles City, Magalang, Arayat, Mabalacat City, Floridablanca, Santa Rita, Guagua, Bacolor, City of San Fernando, Mexico, Santa Ana, Candaba, San Luis, San Simon, Santo Tomas, Apalit, Minalin), Aurora, and the northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta, Real) including Polillo Islands
Warning lead time: 36 hours
Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 23 issued at 11:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to Tropical Depression GENER and the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and Tropical Storm PULASAN.
Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.
• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GENER and “PULASAN” will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
• Tomorrow (17 September): Batanes, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Wednesday (18 September): Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Thursday (19 September): Isabela, Aurora, Pagasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, and Caraga
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Gale Warning is in effect over several coastal waters in the western and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon, the seaboards of Visayas, and the western, northern, and eastern seaboards of Mindanao. For more information, refer to Gale Warning No. 5 issued at 5:00 PM today. Sea travel in these waters is risky for small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas.
Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• 1.5 to 3.5 m: Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and the northern seaboards of Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley
• 1.5 to 3.0 m: The eastern seaboard of Bicol Region, the seaboard of Visayas outside Gale Warning areas, and the eastern seaboards of Caraga Region and Davao Region.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The remaining seaboards of the country outside Gale Warning areas.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• GENER is forecast to make landfall in the vicinity of Isabela or Aurora tonight or tomorrow early morning and may likely emerge over the coastal waters of Ilocos Sur, La Union or Pangasinan tomorrow (17 September) morning. The tropical cyclone will then move generally westward over the West Philippine Sea until Wednesday (18 September) before turning west northwestward to northwestward on Thursday (19 September) as it heads towards southern mainland China.
• GENER may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between tomorrow late evening and Wednesday morning.
• GENER will likely cross the landmass of mainland Luzon as a tropical depression, although the possibility of reaching tropical storm category or slight weakening prior to landfall is not ruled out. Over the West Philippine Sea, GENER may reach tropical storm category tomorrow evening or on Wednesday morning.
Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 2:00 AM tomorrow.
DOST-PAGASA