MANILA, Philippines – 'Bagyong Agaton' (Megi) continues to meander over the Samar-Leyte area while it interacts with 'Malakas' (international name), state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 5:00 am update on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
At 4:00 am today, the center of 'Bagyong Agaton' was estimated based on all available data over the coastal waters of Tacloban City, Leyte.
SEE ALSO: 'Bagyong Malakas, Agaton' PAGASA weather update April 13, 2022
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| PAGASA monitors Bagyong 'Agaton' (Megi) and 'Malakas' (international name). |
At 4:00 am today, the center of 'Bagyong Agaton' was estimated based on all available data over the coastal waters of Tacloban City, Leyte.
SEE ALSO: 'Bagyong Malakas, Agaton' PAGASA weather update April 13, 2022
Tropical Depression 'Agaton' has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, and central pressure of 1000 hPa.
It is moving almost stationary. Strong winds or higher extend outwards up to 150 km from the center.
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No.1 (Strong winds prevailing or expected within the next 36 hours)
Luzon
Visayas
Mindanao
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
'Agaton' is forecast to continue meandering in the vicinity of Samar-Leyte area within the next 12 hours before turning more east southeastward towards the Philippine Sea beginning tonight or tomorrow morning. Considering the continuing erratic nature of its movement, the track forecast of 'Agaton' may likely change in the succeeding bulletins.
Due to the combined effects of land interaction, increasing vertical wind shear, and the effects of the upper-level outflow of Severe Tropical Storm 'Malakas', this tropical depression is forecast to deteriorate into a remnant low within the next 24 hours. The remnant of 'Agaton' will then continue tracking generally eastward over the Philippine Sea as it becomes assimilated within the circulation of 'Malakas'.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall
Today: Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Eastern Visayas, Bicol Region, the northern and central portions of Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Antique, Guimaras, and the northern and central portions of Negros Provinces. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains over MIMAROPA, Dinagat Islands, Zamboanga del Norte, Quezon, and the rest of Visayas.
Under these conditions and considering significant antecedent rainfall, scattered to widespread flooding (including flooding) and rain-induced landslides are still expected especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazard as identified in hazard maps.
Severe Winds
Strong winds (strong breeze to near gale conditions) will be experienced within any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 1 is currently in effect.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
In the next 24 hours, rough seas (2.8 to 4.0 m) will prevail over the seaboards of areas where Wind Signal No. 1 is hoisted. These conditions may be risky for most seacrafts. Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to remain in port or take shelter, while those operating larger vessels are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions.
In the next 24 hours, moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.7 m) will also prevail over the remaining seaboards of the country that are not under any wind signal or gale warning, especially over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon and the eastern seaboards of Visayas and Mindanao. These conditions may be risky for those using small seacrafts. Mariners are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions.
TROPICAL CYCLONES
'Agaton' is the country's first tropical cyclone for 2022, developed into a tropical depression on April 9.
On average, there are 20 tropical cyclones that could form or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility each year. Only half of those are projected to make landfall.
— The Summit Express
It is moving almost stationary. Strong winds or higher extend outwards up to 150 km from the center.
Press Briefing: TD "#AgatonPH" and STS "Malakas" (int'l name) Tuesday, 5 AM April 12, 2022Press Briefing: TD "#AgatonPH" and STS "Malakas" (int'l name) Tuesday, 5 AM April 12, 2022 DOST-PAGASA Weather Specialist: Grace Castañeda
Posted by Dost_pagasa on Monday, April 11, 2022
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No.1 (Strong winds prevailing or expected within the next 36 hours)
Luzon
- the southern portion of Masbate (Dimasalang, Cawayan, Palanas, Placer, Cataingan, Esperanza, Pio V. Corpuz)
Visayas
- Eastern Samar
- Samar
- Northern Samar
- Biliran
- Leyte
- Southern Leyte
- the northeastern portion of Cebu (Daanbantayan, Medellin, City of Bogo, Tabogon, Borbon, Sogod) including Camotes Island
Mindanao
- Dinagat Islands
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
'Agaton' is forecast to continue meandering in the vicinity of Samar-Leyte area within the next 12 hours before turning more east southeastward towards the Philippine Sea beginning tonight or tomorrow morning. Considering the continuing erratic nature of its movement, the track forecast of 'Agaton' may likely change in the succeeding bulletins.
Due to the combined effects of land interaction, increasing vertical wind shear, and the effects of the upper-level outflow of Severe Tropical Storm 'Malakas', this tropical depression is forecast to deteriorate into a remnant low within the next 24 hours. The remnant of 'Agaton' will then continue tracking generally eastward over the Philippine Sea as it becomes assimilated within the circulation of 'Malakas'.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall
Today: Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Eastern Visayas, Bicol Region, the northern and central portions of Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Antique, Guimaras, and the northern and central portions of Negros Provinces. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains over MIMAROPA, Dinagat Islands, Zamboanga del Norte, Quezon, and the rest of Visayas.
Under these conditions and considering significant antecedent rainfall, scattered to widespread flooding (including flooding) and rain-induced landslides are still expected especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazard as identified in hazard maps.
Severe Winds
Strong winds (strong breeze to near gale conditions) will be experienced within any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 1 is currently in effect.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
In the next 24 hours, rough seas (2.8 to 4.0 m) will prevail over the seaboards of areas where Wind Signal No. 1 is hoisted. These conditions may be risky for most seacrafts. Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to remain in port or take shelter, while those operating larger vessels are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions.
In the next 24 hours, moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.7 m) will also prevail over the remaining seaboards of the country that are not under any wind signal or gale warning, especially over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon and the eastern seaboards of Visayas and Mindanao. These conditions may be risky for those using small seacrafts. Mariners are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions.
TROPICAL CYCLONES
'Agaton' is the country's first tropical cyclone for 2022, developed into a tropical depression on April 9.
On average, there are 20 tropical cyclones that could form or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility each year. Only half of those are projected to make landfall.
— The Summit Express
