PAGASA Weather Update | BAGYONG "GARDO" Update | 5 PM Tuesday | August 30, 2022

PAGASA Weather Update | BAGYONG "GARDO" Update | 5 PM Tuesday | August 30, 2022

Watch here the latest update of 

Bagyong GARDO

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 1

Tropical Depression “#GardoPH”

Issued at 5:00 PM, 30 August 2022

Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 PM today

THE LOW PRESSURE AREA EAST OF EXTREME NORTHERN LUZON DEVELOPS INTO TROPICAL DEPRESSION “GARDO”

• Location of Center (4:00 PM)

The center of Tropical Depression “GARDO” was estimated based on all available data at 1,185 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon (19.7°N, 133.3°E)

• Intensity

Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, and central pressure of  1000 hPa

• Present Movement

West Southwestward at 15 km/h

• Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds

Strong winds extend outwards up to 250 km from the center

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS

• “GARDO” is unlikely to directly affect the weather condition in the country within the forecast period.

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS

• The tropical depression is unlikely to directly affect the sea conditions over the coastal waters of the country.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK

• Tropical Depression “GARDO” is forecast to move west southwestward in the near-term and will move generally north northwestward throughout the forecast period as it interacts with the tropical cyclone “HINNAMNOR”.

• “GARDO” developed intro tropical depression at 2:00 PM today. This tropical cyclone is forecast to intensify into tropical storm within the next 24 hours. However, the disturbance may degenerate into a remnant low by Thursday afternoon as “HINNAMNOR” begins to assimilate its circulation.

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.

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