Tropical Depression Isang Moves Slowly Over Quirino
Tropical Depression Isang slightly slowed down as it continued its path across Quirino province on Friday afternoon. According to local authorities, Isang carried maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) with gusts reaching up to 90 kph, while moving west-northwest at 15 kph.
Officials reported that as of 5 p.m., the tropical depression was last tracked near Aglipay in Quirino. The sustained strength of Tropical Depression Isang has prompted weather agencies to maintain Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over several provinces.
Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1
Community members said the following regions remain under Signal No. 1 due to Isang’s current intensity:
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Quirino
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Apayao
- Kalinga
- Abra
- Mountain Province
- Ifugao
- Benguet
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur
- La Union
- Pangasinan
- Aurora
- Northern portion of Nueva Ecija (Lupao, Carranglan, Pantabangan, San Jose City)
These areas may experience minimal to minor impacts from strong winds, sources said.
Southwest Monsoon Strengthens Due to Tropical Depression Isang
Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat, has been slightly enhanced by Tropical Depression Isang. This development is expected to bring strong to gale-force gusts over several regions, officials reported.
The areas forecasted to feel these gusts include:
- Zambales
- Bataan
- Metro Manila
- Calabarzon
- Mimaropa
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
- Catanduanes
- Burias Island
- Western Visayas
- Negros Island Region
- Central Visayas
- Dinagat Islands
- Southern Leyte
- Surigao del Norte
- Camiguin
Forecast and Future Path
Weather experts noted that Tropical Depression Isang is projected to cross northern Luzon and enter the West Philippine Sea by Friday night. It is expected to leave the country’s boundary by Saturday morning or afternoon.
“Isang is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm tomorrow morning and may reach severe tropical storm category while approaching the waters south of Hainan, China,” officials reported. However, they cautioned that intensification into a tropical storm could occur earlier, possibly just hours after Isang emerges over the West Philippine Sea.
Residents and local leaders are advised to remain vigilant and monitor updates closely as the situation evolves.
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