Press Briefing: Tropical Storm #FerdiePH {BEBINCA} - 5:00AM Update September 14, 2024 - Saturday

Summary

Tropical Storm Ferd, known internationally as Bebinca, has entered the Philippine area of responsibility and is currently located 1,210 km east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. It is expected to move west northwestward towards Japan, potentially intensifying into a typhoon. The storm's outer effects, combined with the Southwest Monsoon, will bring heavy to intense rainfall across Southern Luzon, including Metro Manila, and parts of Visayas and Mindanao. The weather system may also cause gusty conditions and rough seas in the southern seaboards. The Pag-asa Weather Forecasting Center advises areas to be prepared for heavy rainfall warnings and landslides, with 100 to 200 mm of rainfall anticipated over the next three days.

Takeaways

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Ferd (locally named Musika) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
• 📍 As of 4:00 AM, the storm is located 1,210 km East northeast of extreme Northern Luzon.
• 💨 The storm has a wind speed of 85 kmph with gusts reaching up to 105 km per hour.
• 🌍 The storm is moving West northwestward at a speed of 20 km per hour.
• 🌤️ The Southwest Monsoon is affecting most parts of the country, bringing scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms.
• 🌧️ Southern Luzon, including Metro Manila, Zambales, and Bataan, will experience heavy rainshowers with thunderstorms.
• 🌦️ MIMAROPA and the western section of Visayas will have occasional rainshowers.
• ☀️ Maximum temperatures are forecasted to reach 32°C in Tuguegarao, 23°C in Baguio City, and 30°C in Metro Manila.
• 🌧️ Heavy to intense rainfall is expected in MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, and Negros Occidental due to the Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Storm Ferd.
• 🌪️ The storm is expected to strengthen into a severe tropical storm or possibly a typhoon as it moves towards the East China Sea.
• 🚨 Heavy rainfall warnings or advisories may be issued by the Pag-asa Regional centers for areas significantly affected by the storm and monsoon rains.

Q & A

What is the international name of the tropical storm mentioned in the script?

The international name of the tropical storm is Bebinka.

What was the latest location of the storm at 4:00 AM as per the script?

The latest location of the storm at 4:00 AM was 1,210 km East northeast of the extreme Northern Luzon.

What is the current wind strength and gustiness of the storm?

The storm has a near-center wind strength of about 85 kmph, with gustiness reaching up to 105 km per hour.

In which direction is the storm moving and at what speed?

The storm is moving West northwestward at a speed of 20 km per hour.

What is the effect of the Southwest Monsoon on the weather in the Philippines as per the script?

The Southwest Monsoon is causing widespread rain showers and thunderstorms across the country, with the storm enhancing its effects.

Which areas in Luzon are expected to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms?

Southern Luzon, including Metro Manila, Zambales, and Bataan, are expected to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms.

What is the forecast for maximum temperatures in Metro Manila and Baguio City?

The maximum temperature forecast for Metro Manila is 30°C, and for Baguio City, it is 23°C.

What are the expected weather conditions in the Visayas and Mindanao?

Most of the Visayas and Mindanao are expected to experience a high chance of rain, while the Davao Region may have monsoon rains and occasional thunderstorms.

What is the forecast for the storm's intensity as it moves towards the East China Sea?

The storm, named Bebinka, may strengthen into a severe tropical storm or even a typhoon category while in the East China Sea.

What areas can expect heavy to intense rainfall in the next three days due to the Southwest Monsoon?

Areas such as MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, and Negros Occidental can expect heavy to intense rainfall in the next three days.

What is the expected rainfall amount in the affected areas?

The expected rainfall amount in the affected areas is between 100 to 200 mm, indicating heavy to intense rainfall.

What precautions are advised for sea travel due to the ongoing Southwest Monsoon?

Moderate to rough sea conditions are expected, so sea travel should be approached with caution, especially along the seaboards of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.