PAGASA: ‘Bebinca’-enhanced ‘habagat’ rains to last 3–4 days
Summary
TLDRTropical Storm Bibing, also known as Tropical Storm Bibingka, has weakened from a severe tropical storm and is currently outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. It is expected to enter the area with winds of 85 km/h and could intensify back to a severe tropical storm or even a typhoon upon exiting. Heavy rains are anticipated in Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with potential flooding and landslides. The public is advised to avoid small boats and swimming in the dangerous sea conditions. The highest rainfall in the past 24 hours was recorded in Coron, Palawan, with 23.8 mm, and San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, with 172.5 mm.
Takeaways
- 🌀 Tropical Storm Bibing, also known as Bibingka, has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
- 🔽 The storm has downgraded from a severe tropical storm to a tropical storm.
- 📍 The last known location of the storm is 1,500 km east of extreme northern Luzon, near Batanes.
- 💨 The storm is currently moving north-northwest with a speed of 20 km per hour and has winds of 85 km/h near the center and up to 105 km/h in gusts.
- 🌧️ Significant rainfall is expected in the coming days, potentially causing flooding and landslides, particularly in Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- 🚨 No storm warnings are currently raised, but seaboards of Eastern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao are experiencing moderate conditions.
- 🏞️ The areas expected to have heavy rainfall include Western Visayas, Sorsogon, Masbate, Occidental Mindoro, and parts of the Bicol Region.
- ⛈ The Bicol Region and Mopa area have experienced the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours.
- 🌊 The public is advised to avoid using small boats and swimming in the sea due to hazardous conditions.
- ⏳ The storm is expected to either enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility later in the day or early evening, potentially intensifying to a severe tropical storm before exiting.
Q & A
What is the current status of Tropical Storm Bibingka?
-Tropical Storm Bibingka, also known as Tropical Storm Ferdie, has weakened from a severe tropical storm to a tropical storm category.
What was the last reported location of Tropical Storm Bibingka?
-The last reported location of Tropical Storm Bibingka was outside the Philippine area of responsibility, about 1,500 km east of extreme northern Luzon.
What is the current wind speed and direction of Tropical Storm Bibingka?
-Tropical Storm Bibingka currently has a wind speed of 85 km/h near the center, with gusts reaching up to 105 km/h. It is expected to move in a north-northwest direction.
When is Tropical Storm Bibingka expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility?
-Tropical Storm Bibingka is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility either in the afternoon or evening of the day the report was made.
What is the expected behavior of Tropical Storm Bibingka after leaving the Philippine area of responsibility?
-After leaving the Philippine area of responsibility, it is expected to regain strength and become a severe tropical storm again, and it might reach typhoon category in the East China Sea.
Which areas are expected to experience significant rainfall due to Tropical Storm Bibingka?
-Areas expected to have significant rainfall include Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Western Visayas, Sorsogon, Masbate, and parts of Occidental Mindoro are also expected to have heavy to severe rainfall.
Are there any areas that are expected to have even heavier rainfall in the next few days?
-In the next three days, areas like Aklan, Antique, and the Bicol Region are expected to have even heavier rainfall.
What is the current status of Gale Warnings in the region?
-There are no Gale Warnings currently in effect, but the seaboards of Eastern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao are experiencing moderate conditions.
What precautions are advised for the public regarding the sea conditions?
-The public is advised to use small boats that can only carry one to two people and to avoid venturing out to sea due to the dangerous conditions. Additionally, parents are advised not to allow their children to swim in the ocean.
What was the highest recorded rainfall in the past 24 hours according to the script?
-The highest recorded rainfall in the past 24 hours was in Coron, Palawan, with 23.8 mm.
What are the implications of the expected weather conditions due to Tropical Storm Bibingka and the potential formation of a low-pressure area?
-The expected weather conditions include continuous heavy rainfall in Southern Luzon, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao. If a low-pressure area forms, the rainfall may continue for 3 to 4 days in the western part of Southern Luzon and Visayas, and up to 5 to 6 days in the area of Mindanao.
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