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TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 5
Tropical Storm #IndayPH (MUIFA)
Issued at 11:00 PM, 08 September 2022
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 5:00 AM tomorrow
TROPICAL STORM “INDAY” DECELERATES AND CONTINUES TO MOVE WESTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA
Location of Center (10:00 PM)
The center of Tropical Storm “INDAY” was estimated based on all available data at 885 km East of Central Luzon (17.1°N, 130.4°E)
Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 1000 hPa
Present Movement
Westward at 10 km/h
Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong to gale force winds extends outwards of up to 310 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS IN EFFECT
No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is currently in effect.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall
Aside from rain showers caused by its trough, Tropical Storm INDAY remains less likely to bring heavy rains in the country throughout the forecast period.
Severe Winds
The latest forecast scenario for INDAY shows that the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals over any land area in the country remains unlikely.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
INDAY may bring moderate to rough seas (1.5 to 3.5 m) over the seaboards of Extreme Northern Luzon beginning on Saturday. These conditions may be risky for those using small seacrafts. Mariners are advised to monitor for updates, take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions during the said period.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• INDAY is forecast to move generally northwestward over the Philippine Sea before turning west northwestward on Sunday. This will be followed by a more northwestward to northward turn by early next week as it moves towards the vicinity of the Ryukyu Islands. On the track forecast, INDAY may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday or Tuesday.
• This tropical cyclone is forecast to reach severe tropical storm category within 12 hours and may intensify further as it tracks the favorable environment of the Philippine Sea. The possibility of a rapid intensification within the forecast period 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 tomorrow
DOST-PAGASA
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