MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA in an update released on Saturday, December 6, 2014 as of 5am announced that Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) continues to threaten Samar Provinces while maintaining its course. The latest updates on expected landfall, possible storm surge and public storm warning signals are available here.
Typhoon Ruby expected landfall is on Sunday morning (December 7) over the Eastern Samar – Northern Samar area and it will be associated with strong winds, storm surge (up to 4.5 meters) and heavy-intense rainfall.
UPDATES:
Typhoon Ruby speeds up, to make landfall tonight in Dolores, Eastern Samar
Storm Surge Threat in 69 Areas due to Typhoon Ruby (December 6, 2014)
The estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 20 mm per hour (heavy – intense) within the 600 km diameter of the typhoon.
PAGASA said that 'Ruby' and the Northeast Monsoon will bring rough to very rough sea conditions over the seaboards of Northern Luzon, eastern seaboard of Central and Southern Luzon, seaboards of Visayas and over northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao. Fisherfolks and those using small seacraft are advised not to venture out over the said seaboards.
'Bagyong Ruby' is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday evening ( December 10).
At 4:00 AM today, the eye of Typhoon “RUBY” was located based on all available data at 240 km East Northeast of Borongan, Eastern Samar (12.0°N, 127.6°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph. 'Ruby' is forecast to move West at 10 kph.
Forecast Positions:
Public Storm Warning Signal #3 (Winds of 101-185 kph is expected in at least 18 hrs)
VISAYAS: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar
Impacts:
Public Storm Warning Signal #2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs)
LUZON: Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon and Masbate including Ticao Island.
VISAYAS: Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Northern Cebu including Cebu City, Bantayan Island and Camotes Island.
MINDANAO: Dinagat Province
Impacts:
Public Storm Warning Signal #1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs)
LUZON: Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Burias Island, Romblon, Southern Quezon and Marinduque.
VISAYAS: Capiz, Iloilo, Antique, Guimaras, Aklan, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Rest of Cebu, Siquijor and Bohol.
MINDANAO: Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte including Siargao Island, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur and Camiguin
Impacts:
Typhoon Ruby expected landfall is on Sunday morning (December 7) over the Eastern Samar – Northern Samar area and it will be associated with strong winds, storm surge (up to 4.5 meters) and heavy-intense rainfall.
UPDATES:
Typhoon Ruby speeds up, to make landfall tonight in Dolores, Eastern Samar
Storm Surge Threat in 69 Areas due to Typhoon Ruby (December 6, 2014)
The estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 20 mm per hour (heavy – intense) within the 600 km diameter of the typhoon.
PAGASA said that 'Ruby' and the Northeast Monsoon will bring rough to very rough sea conditions over the seaboards of Northern Luzon, eastern seaboard of Central and Southern Luzon, seaboards of Visayas and over northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao. Fisherfolks and those using small seacraft are advised not to venture out over the said seaboards.
'Bagyong Ruby' is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday evening ( December 10).
At 4:00 AM today, the eye of Typhoon “RUBY” was located based on all available data at 240 km East Northeast of Borongan, Eastern Samar (12.0°N, 127.6°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph. 'Ruby' is forecast to move West at 10 kph.
Forecast Positions:
- 24 hour (tomorrow morning): 45 km North of Borongan, Eastern Samar or at 110 km Southeast of Catarman, Northern Samar.
- 48 hour (Monday morning): 30 km East of Romblon, Romblon or in the vicinity of Sibuyan Island
- 72 hour (Tuesday morning): 150 km West of Calapan City.
Public Storm Warning Signal #3 (Winds of 101-185 kph is expected in at least 18 hrs)
VISAYAS: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar
Impacts:
- Residents in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted against flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living along the coast are warned on the occurrence of big waves associated with Storm Surge which may reach up to 4.5 meters.
- Heavy damage to agricultural plantation, medium and large trees maybe uprooted
- Considerable damage to structure of light to medium construction, while, majority of nipa and cogon houses unroofed or destroyed
- Severe damage to Billboards & signages
- Evacuation to a safer shelters is highly recommended
- Electrical power distribution and communication services maybe severely disrupted
Public Storm Warning Signal #2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs)
LUZON: Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon and Masbate including Ticao Island.
VISAYAS: Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Northern Cebu including Cebu City, Bantayan Island and Camotes Island.
MINDANAO: Dinagat Province
Impacts:
- Travel by all types of sea vessels and aircrafts are risk.
- Residents in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
- Rice and corn maybe adversely affected.
- Few large trees uprooted.
- Large number of nipa and cogon houses partially or totally unroofed and old galvanized iron roofs may roll off.
- Billboards/Signage may roll off.
Public Storm Warning Signal #1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs)
LUZON: Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Burias Island, Romblon, Southern Quezon and Marinduque.
VISAYAS: Capiz, Iloilo, Antique, Guimaras, Aklan, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Rest of Cebu, Siquijor and Bohol.
MINDANAO: Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte including Siargao Island, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur and Camiguin
Impacts:
- These areas will have occasional rains with occasional gusty winds.
- Twigs and branches of trees maybe broken.
- Some banana plants may tilt or land flat on the ground.
- Rice in flowering stage may suffer significant damage.
- Some nipa and cogon houses maybe partially unroofed.
- Sea travel of small sea crafts and fishing boats is risky.
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