Update on Typhoon Tino — PAGASA Raises Signal No. 1, 2, and 3 in the Following Areas

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PAGASA Releases Update on Typhoon Tino as PH Expects Landfall

UPDATE ON TYPHOON TINO – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised signals numbers 1, 2, and 3 in several areas as the storm is expected to make a landfall.

Currently, countless Filipinos are monitoring the updates from PAGASA after Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The public is advised to do so for safety measures.

Update on Typhoon Tino
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Yesterday, PAGASA said that Tino may hit Visayas in the next 48 hours. Residents of the coastal areas that were forecasted to be hit by Typhoon Tino were advised to evacuate for their safety. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals No. 1, 2, and 3 are up in several areas and you can check this update on Typhoon Tino below.

Typhoon Tino Update

Several areas across the nation are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 due to Typhoon Tino. Based on a report on GMA News, areas that are under the TCWS No. 1 may experience strong winds with a speed of 39 to 61 km/h within the next 36 hours. According to PAGASA, it may pose minimal to minor threat to life and property.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3

  • the southern portion of Eastern Samar (Guiuan, Mercedes, Lawaan, Balangiga, Giporlos, Quinapondan, Salcedo);
  • the southern portion of Samar (Marabut);
  • the central and southern portions of Leyte (Tanauan, Palo, Tabontabon, Isabel, Merida, Palompon, Ormoc City, Dagami, Pastrana, Burauen, Albuera, Macarthur, La Paz, Mayorga, Dulag, Julita, Tolosa, Abuyog, Javier, City of Baybay, Mahaplag, Inopacan, Hilongos, Hindang, Bato, Matalom);
  • Southern Leyte;
  • Camotes Islands;
  • the eastern portion of Bohol (Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Bien Unido, Ubay, Trinidad, Talibon, San Miguel, Mabini);
  • Dinagat Islands; and
  • the northern portion of Surigao del Norte (Surigao City, San Francisco, Tagana-An, Placer, Sison) including Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands

Gale-force winds are expected in areas under Signal No. 2. The wind is expected to have a speed of 62 to 88 km/h in 24 hours. Based on the report, it poses minor to moderate threat to life and property. Here are the areas that are under TCWS No. 2:

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2

  • the southern portion of Masbate (Esperanza, Pio V. Corpuz, Placer);
  • the central portion of Eastern Samar (Can-Avid, City of Borongan, Taft, Llorente, Maydolong, Balangkayan, Sulat, San Julian, General Macarthur, Hernani);
  • the central portion of Samar (San Sebastian, Santa Rita, Villareal, Zumarraga, Pinabacdao, Talalora, Jiabong, City of Catbalogan, Motiong, Calbiga, Daram, Paranas, Basey, Hinabangan, Santo Niño, Almagro, Tarangnan);
  • the rest of Leyte;
  • Biliran;
  • the rest of Bohol;
  • the rest of Cebu;
  • the northern and central portions of Negros Oriental (Tayasan, Manjuyod, City of Tanjay, Bais City, Mabinay, Bindoy, Ayungon, Jimalalud, City of Guihulngan, La Libertad, Canlaon City, Vallehermoso);
  • the northern and central portions of Negros Occidental (City of Escalante, Toboso, Calatrava, Salvador Benedicto, City of Himamaylan, City of Kabankalan, Ilog, Binalbagan, Isabela, Moises Padilla, San Carlos City, La Castellana, Hinigaran, Pontevedra, La Carlota City, San Enrique, Valladolid, Pulupandan, Bago City, Murcia, Bacolod City, City of Talisay, City of Victorias, Enrique B. Magalona, Silay City, Cadiz City, Manapla, Sagay City);
  • Guimaras;
  • the eastern portion of Capiz (Pilar, President Roxas, Pontevedra, Panay, Dumarao, Cuartero, Ma-Ayon, Panitan, Roxas City, Ivisan, Sigma, Dao, Dumalag);
  • the northern and eastern portions Iloilo (Carles, Oton, San Miguel, Cabatuan, Badiangan, Calinog, Bingawan, City of Passi, Dueñas, Mina, Iloilo City, Pavia, Santa Barbara, Zarraga, Pototan, New Lucena, Leganes, Barotac Nuevo, Dumangas, Dingle, San Enrique, Anilao, Banate, Barotac Viejo, San Rafael, Lemery, Ajuy, Concepcion, Sara, San Dionisio, Batad, Balasan, Estancia);
  • the rest of Surigao del Norte;
  • the northern portion of Surigao del Sur (Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza, Cortes);
  • the northeastern portion of Agusan del Norte (Kitcharao, Jabonga, Santiago, Tubay, City of Cabadbaran); and
  • the northern portion of Camiguin (Mambajao)

Based on the update on Typhoon Tino, strong winds with a speed of 39 to 61 km/h within the next 36 hours in areas that are under TCWS No. 1. According to PAGASA, it may pose minimal to minor threat to life and property.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1

  • Albay;
  • Sorsogon;
  • the rest of Masbate including Ticao and Burias Island, the southern portion of Quezon (San Francisco, San Andres);
  • the southern portion of Marinduque (Torrijos, Buenavista, Gasan, Boac);
  • Romblon;
  • the central and southern portions of Oriental Mindoro (Bansud, Bongabong, Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Gloria, Pinamalayan, Socorro, Pola, Victoria);
  • the central and southern portions of Occidental Mindoro (San Jose, Rizal, Calintaan, Magsaysay, Sablayan);
  • the northern portion of Palawan ( El Nido, Taytay, Dumaran, Araceli, San Vicente, Roxas) including Calamian Islands;
  • Cuyo Islands;
  • Cagayancillo Islands
  • Northern Samar;
  • the rest of Eastern Samar;
  • the rest of Samar;
  • Siquijor;
  • the rest of Negros Oriental;
  • the rest of Negros Occidental;
  • the rest of Iloilo;
  • the rest of Capiz;
  • Aklan;
  • Antique including Caluya Islands;
  • the rest of Surigao del Sur;
  • the northern and central portions of Agusan del Sur (Sibagat, City of Bayugan, Prosperidad, Esperanza, San Luis, Talacogon, San Francisco, Rosario);
  • the rest of Agusan del Norte;
  • the rest of Camiguin;
  • Misamis Oriental;
  • the northern portion of Bukidnon (Baungon, Malitbog, Impasug-Ong, Libona, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao);
  • the northern portion of Misamis Occidental (Baliangao, Plaridel, Sapang Dalaga, Calamba, Lopez Jaena); and
  • the northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte (Dapitan City, Sibutad, Rizal, Dipolog City)

According to the report, Tino was previously located at Guiuan, Eastern Samar with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h near the center. The severe tropical storm has a gustiness of up to 150 km/h and central pressure of 975 hPa. The typhoon is moving west southwestward. PAGASA issued a storm surge warning in 30 areas in Visayas and Mindanao due to Typhoon Tino.

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