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Expect wet Undas in Northern Luzon due to 'Leon' -- PAGASA
Expect wet Undas in Northern Luzon due to 'Leon' -- PAGASA
People visit their departed loved ones at the Manila South Cemetery in Makati City, November 1, 2023. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File
People visit their departed loved ones at the Manila South Cemetery in Makati City, November 1, 2023. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA -- Residents in the northern and northeastern sections of Luzon can expect a rainy Halloween and All Saints Day, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
MANILA -- Residents in the northern and northeastern sections of Luzon can expect a rainy Halloween and All Saints Day, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
In a press conference Monday, PAGASA Administrator Nathaniel Servando says the weather disturbance Kong-rey, which entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday, locally named Leon, has intensified into a severe tropical storm packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts reaching 115 kilometers per hour.
In a press conference Monday, PAGASA Administrator Nathaniel Servando says the weather disturbance Kong-rey, which entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday, locally named Leon, has intensified into a severe tropical storm packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts reaching 115 kilometers per hour.
“Patungo tayo sa long weekend at Undas. Marami ang magbibiyahe so pinapayuhan natin sila na maging alerto, maghanda, at mag-ingat kung bibiyahe dahil inaasahan natin sa mga susunod na araw na ang Bagyong Leon, kung hindi magbago ng direksyon, ay makaaapekto sa Northern Luzon,” he said.
“Patungo tayo sa long weekend at Undas. Marami ang magbibiyahe so pinapayuhan natin sila na maging alerto, maghanda, at mag-ingat kung bibiyahe dahil inaasahan natin sa mga susunod na araw na ang Bagyong Leon, kung hindi magbago ng direksyon, ay makaaapekto sa Northern Luzon,” he said.
(We are approaching the long weekend and All Saints Day. A lot will be traveling to their hometowns. We advise them to remain alert, prepare, and be cautious when traveling because we expect that in the next couple of days, severe tropical storm Leon will affect Northern Luzon.)
(We are approaching the long weekend and All Saints Day. A lot will be traveling to their hometowns. We advise them to remain alert, prepare, and be cautious when traveling because we expect that in the next couple of days, severe tropical storm Leon will affect Northern Luzon.)
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PAGASA Marine Meteorological Services Section Chief Chris Perez says as early as Tuesday, those in Northern Luzon may already experience rains, which may persist until the end of the month.
PAGASA Marine Meteorological Services Section Chief Chris Perez says as early as Tuesday, those in Northern Luzon may already experience rains, which may persist until the end of the month.
“Kung makakapunta nang mas maaga sa ating pupuntahan bago pa mag-November 1, pumunta na tayo lalo na sa mga kababayan sa Northern Luzon areas. Magsisimulang maramdaman ang pag-ulan doon possibly bukas (Martes) ng hapon hanggang Undas na iyon,” he said.
“Kung makakapunta nang mas maaga sa ating pupuntahan bago pa mag-November 1, pumunta na tayo lalo na sa mga kababayan sa Northern Luzon areas. Magsisimulang maramdaman ang pag-ulan doon possibly bukas (Martes) ng hapon hanggang Undas na iyon,” he said.
(If they are able to go to cemeteries earlier than November 1, especially those in Northern Luzon, we advise them to do that. We expect to see rainfall in that part of the country possibly by tomorrow and that will roll on over to All Saints Day.)
(If they are able to go to cemeteries earlier than November 1, especially those in Northern Luzon, we advise them to do that. We expect to see rainfall in that part of the country possibly by tomorrow and that will roll on over to All Saints Day.)
So far, Servando says they don’t see Leon’s center making landfall. However, its wide rain bands are still expected to bring anywhere between moderate to intense rainfall in some parts of the country.
So far, Servando says they don’t see Leon’s center making landfall. However, its wide rain bands are still expected to bring anywhere between moderate to intense rainfall in some parts of the country.
Aside from northern and northeastern Luzon, the provinces of Antique, Occidental Mindoro, Negros Occidental, and Palawan are also expected to experience rainfall due to the trough or extension of the storm. By Wednesday to Thursday, provinces in the western sections of Central and Southern Luzon such as Bataan and Batangas are also projected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall.
Aside from northern and northeastern Luzon, the provinces of Antique, Occidental Mindoro, Negros Occidental, and Palawan are also expected to experience rainfall due to the trough or extension of the storm. By Wednesday to Thursday, provinces in the western sections of Central and Southern Luzon such as Bataan and Batangas are also projected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall.
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As of 11 a.m. Monday, tropical cyclone wind signal number one has been hoisted in Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Apaya, Kalinga, eastern portion of Mountain Province, eastern portion of Ifugao, eastern portion of Quirino, northern portion of Aurora, and the northern portion of Catanduanes.
As of 11 a.m. Monday, tropical cyclone wind signal number one has been hoisted in Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Apaya, Kalinga, eastern portion of Mountain Province, eastern portion of Ifugao, eastern portion of Quirino, northern portion of Aurora, and the northern portion of Catanduanes.
Signal one cautions residents in these areas for the possibility of minimal to minor impacts from strong winds.
Signal one cautions residents in these areas for the possibility of minimal to minor impacts from strong winds.
Perez, however, explains that even if a wind signal has been hoisted in some areas, its effects will not be felt right away.
Perez, however, explains that even if a wind signal has been hoisted in some areas, its effects will not be felt right away.
Severe tropical storm Leon is forecast to become a typhoon by Tuesday.
Severe tropical storm Leon is forecast to become a typhoon by Tuesday.
Despite this, it is seen to have minimal effect on Metro Manila.
Despite this, it is seen to have minimal effect on Metro Manila.
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Leon is the second storm to hit the Philippines this month. It follows Kristine which wreaked havoc and claimed more than a hundred lives, mostly in Southern Luzon, due to torrential rains which caused the worst flooding in Bicol and Batangas.
Leon is the second storm to hit the Philippines this month. It follows Kristine which wreaked havoc and claimed more than a hundred lives, mostly in Southern Luzon, due to torrential rains which caused the worst flooding in Bicol and Batangas.
PAGASA says as 2024 comes to a close, it expects to see up to four more storms enter or form within the PAR, all of them with strong intensity.
PAGASA says as 2024 comes to a close, it expects to see up to four more storms enter or form within the PAR, all of them with strong intensity.
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