Typhoon “Ruby” has slightly weaken but still 36 areas in
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao have been placed under public storm warning signal
(PSWS), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday.
PAGASA weather forecaster Chris Perez said typhoon “Ruby”
(international name: Hagupit) weakens its strength while continuing to move
west-northwest towards the Eastern Samar-Northern Samar area.
As of 4 p.m., the typhoon was located at 370 km East of
Borongan, Eastern Samar (11.9°N, 128.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 195
kph (slightly lower than the 215 kph previously forecast) near the center and
gustiness of up to to 230 kph.
Perez said areas under Public Storm Signal No. 2 (Winds of
61-100 kilometers per hour is expected in at least 24 hours) are: Albay,
Sorsogon, Ticao Island and Masbate in Luzon Northern Samar, Eastern Samar,
Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Northern Cebu including Cebu City,
Bantayan Island and Camotes Island in the Visayas.
Travel by all types of sea vessels and aircrafts in these
areas are risky. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted
against possible flashfloods and landslides.
On the other hand, areas under Publis Storm Signal No. 1
(Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hours) include: Catanduanes,
Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Burias Island and Romblon in Luzon; Capiz,
Iloilo, Antique, Guimaras, Aklan, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Rest of
Cebu, Siquijor and Bohol in the Visayas; and Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte,
Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Island, Siargao Island, Agusan del Sur and Camiguin
Island in Mindanao.
The estimated rainfall amount in these areas is from 7.5 to
20 millimeters per hour (heavy to intense) within the 700-km diameter of the
typhoon.
Perez said Typhoon "Ruby" continues to move West
Northwest at 13 kph. With its movement and speed, it is expect to make landfall
on Saturday evening over the Eastern Samar–Northern Samar area and it will be
associated with strong winds, storm surge (3-4 meters) and heavy-intense
rainfall.
Typhoon "Ruby" is expected to be at 80 km North
Northeast of Borongan, Eastern Samar or at 130 km East Southeast of Catarman, Northern Samar by Saturday afternoon.
By Sunday afternoon, it is forecast to be at 40 km North of
Masbate City, Masbate or in the vicinity of Ticao Island
PAGASA said typhoon "Ruby" is expected to exit
Philippine Area of Responsibility by Wednesday morning.
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