Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised over more than 21 areas in Luzon following the approach of Tropical Depression Crising. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported this development Thursday night.
Crising was last located about 460 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, moving northwest at 15 kilometers per hour. It carried maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph and gusts reaching 70 kph. This prompted authorities to issue the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over several provinces and municipalities in Luzon.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 Areas in Luzon
Ilocos Region
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur
- La Union
Cagayan Valley
- Batanes
- Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands
- Isabela
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Quirino
Cordillera Administrative Region
- Apayao
- Abra
- Kalinga
- Mountain Province
- Ifugao
- Benguet
Central Luzon
The warning covers parts of Aurora, specifically Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler, and Maria Aurora. It also includes northern areas of Nueva Ecija such as Carranglan and Pantabangan. Northern Pangasinan towns under the signal include San Nicolas, Natividad, San Quintin, San Manuel, Tayug, Sison, San Fabian, Pozorrubio, Laoac, Binalonan, San Jacinto, Manaoag, Mangaldan, Dagupan City, Binmaley, Lingayen, Labrador, Sual, Alaminos City, Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Agno, Burgos, Mabini, Dasol, Calasiao, Santa Barbara, Mapandan, and Bugallon.
Calabarzon and Bicol Region
In Calabarzon, the Polillo Islands are under the watch. Meanwhile, in the Bicol Region, Camarines Norte, the northeastern part of Camarines Sur (including Caramoan, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, San Jose, Presentacion, Tinambac, Siruma, and Goa), and Catanduanes are covered.
Understanding Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1
The Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 indicates that winds ranging from 39 to 61 kilometers per hour are expected within the next 36 hours. These winds usually pose minimal to minor threats to life and property but serve as an early alert for residents to prepare. Local officials and communities are advised to stay vigilant and follow updates closely.
Sources said that Tropical Depression Crising might make landfall over mainland Cagayan or the Babuyan Islands by Friday afternoon or evening. Residents in affected areas are encouraged to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
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