Typhoon Karen Update (5:00pm): Signal no. 3 in Northern Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Batanes, Babuyan and Calayn Group of Islands
August 20, 2008 by eee
PAGASA Severe Weather Bulletin Number ELEVEN
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "KAREN" (NURI)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Typhoon "KAREN" has slowed down slightly while crossing Babuyan Channel.
Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.)
90 kms West Northwest of Aparri, Cagayan or 100 kms Northeast of Laoag City
Coordinates: 19.0°N, 120.9°E
Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and Gustiness of up to 170 kph
Movement: West Northwest at 15 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Thursday afternoon:
320 kms Northwest of Laoag City or
350 kms West of Basco, Batanes
Friday afternoon:
570 kms West Northwest of Basco, Batanes or
220 kms East of Hongkong
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
Signal No.3
(100-185 kph winds)
Northern Cagayan
Apayao
Ilocos Norte
Batanes
Babuyan Group of Islands
Calayan Group of Islands
Signal No. 2
(60-100 kph winds)
Rest of Cagayan
Kalinga
Abra
Ilocos Sur
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Benguet
La Union
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
Isabela
Quirino
Nueva Vizcaya
Nueva Ecija
Tarlac
Pangasinan
Zambales
Public Storm Warning Signal Number 1 elsewhere now lowered.
Typhoon"KAREN" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and bring rains over Luzon especially in the western section and Western Visayas which may trigger falshfloods and landslides.
Residents along the coastal areas under Public Storm Warning Signal Number 2 and 3 are alerted against big waves and storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.
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 p.m. today.
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