MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression 'Butchoy' is now over Zambales province and now heading towards the West Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 5:00 am bulletin on Friday, June 12, 2020.
'Bagyong Butchoy' made landfall over Polillo and Infanta in Quezon early Thursday evening.
At 4:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression 'Butchoy' was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of San Felipe, Zambales.
'Butchoy' has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 75 km/h. It is moving West Northwest at 15 km/h.
Forecast Position:
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNAL (TCWS)
TCWS #1 (30-60 km/h winds prevailing or expected in 36 hours)
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Today: Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, northern portion of Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands, and Occidental Mindoro. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains over CALABARZON, Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, and the rest of Luzon.
Flooding and rain-induced landslides may occur during heavy or prolonged rainfall especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards.
Strong Winds
Areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1, Visayas, Southern Luzon and the western portion of Mindanao may experience occasional gusts associated with the tropical depression and the Southwest Monsoon.
Coastal Water Conditions
Moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.4 m) will be experienced over the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.
Those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out to sea while larger sea vessels must take precaution against rough seas.
— The Summit Express
'Bagyong Butchoy' made landfall over Polillo and Infanta in Quezon early Thursday evening.
At 4:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression 'Butchoy' was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of San Felipe, Zambales.
'Butchoy' has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 75 km/h. It is moving West Northwest at 15 km/h.
Forecast Position:
- 24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 360 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (OUTSIDE PAR)
- 48 Hour(Sunday morning):885 km West of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR)
- 72 Hour(Monday morning): 1,195 km West Northwest of Extreme Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR)
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNAL (TCWS)
TCWS #1 (30-60 km/h winds prevailing or expected in 36 hours)
- Pangasinan
- Zambales
- Bataan
- Tarlac
- Pampanga
- Nueva Ecija
- Bulacan
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Today: Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, northern portion of Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands, and Occidental Mindoro. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains over CALABARZON, Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, and the rest of Luzon.
Flooding and rain-induced landslides may occur during heavy or prolonged rainfall especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards.
Strong Winds
Areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1, Visayas, Southern Luzon and the western portion of Mindanao may experience occasional gusts associated with the tropical depression and the Southwest Monsoon.
Coastal Water Conditions
Moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.4 m) will be experienced over the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.
Those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out to sea while larger sea vessels must take precaution against rough seas.
— The Summit Express
