CANDON CITY.
Severe Weather Bulletin Number ELEVEN
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression “PABLO” (HIGOS)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday 02 October 2008
“PABLO” has maintained its strength and continues to move in the general direction of Hainan-Hongkong area.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 a.m.) 300 kms West Northwest of Iba, Zambales
Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center
Movement: West Northwest at 20 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook: Friday morning:
695 kms West Northwest of Iba, Zambales
Saturday morning:
1060 kms Northwest of Iba, Zambales or
160 kms West Northwest of Hongkong, China
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds) Zambales
Western Pangasinan
Meanwhile a Low Pressure Area was estimated at 520 kms West Southwest of Iba, Zambales (14.4°N, 115.0°E).
Residents in low-lying areas and near mountain slopes are advised to take all the necessary precautions against possible flashfloods and landslides.
The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 a.m. today.
