Goring is now a Super Typhoon as it moves South Southwest

On 27 August 2023, Super Typhoon Goring intensified, now hovering over the coastal waters of Palanan, Isabela. Here’s an essential breakdown:

Super Typhoon Goring’s Key Metrics:

• Location (as of 4:00 AM): Palanan, Isabela (17.0°N, 123.0°E).
• Intensity: Winds of 185 km/h with gusts up to 230 km/h.
• Movement: South Southwestward at a slow pace.
• Wind Coverage: Up to 260 km from the center.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) in Effect:

• TCWS No. 3 (Luzon):
  • Wind Threat: Storm-force winds.
  • Areas Affected:
    • Extreme eastern portion of Isabela:
      • Divilacan
      • Palanan
  • Potential Impact: Moderate to significant.
• TCWS No. 2 (Luzon):
  • Wind Threat: Gale-force winds.
  • Areas Affected:
    • Eastern portion of mainland Cagayan:
      • Peñablanca
      • Baggao
      • Gattaran
      • Lal-Lo
      • Gonzaga
      • Santa Teresita
      • Buguey
      • Santa Ana
    • Eastern portion of Isabela:
      • Dinapigue
      • Ilagan City
      • Maconacon
      • Cabagan
      • Tumauini
      • San Pablo
      • Benito Soliven
      • San Mariano
    • Extreme northern portion of Aurora:
      • Dilasag
      • Casiguran
• TCWS No. 1 (Luzon):
  • Wind Threat: Strong winds.
  • Areas Affected:
    • Babuyan Islands
    • Rest of mainland Cagayan
    • Rest of Isabela
    • Quirino
    • Nueva Vizcaya
    • Apayao
    • Kalinga
    • Abra
    • Mountain Province
    • Ifugao
    • Eastern portion of Benguet:
      • Bokod
      • Buguias
      • Kabayan
      • Mankayan
    • Eastern portion of Ilocos Norte:
      • Pagudpud
      • Adams
      • Vintar
      • Carasi
      • Nueva Era
      • Banna
      • Marcos
      • Dingras
      • Solsona
      • Piddig
      • Dumalneg
      • Bangui
    • Northeastern portion of Nueva Ecija:
      • Carranglan
      • Pantabangan
      • Bongabon
      • Gabaldon
      • Laur
      • Rizal
    • Northern and central portions of Aurora:
      • Dinalungan
      • Dipaculao
      • Baler
      • Maria Aurora
      • San Luis
    • Polillo Islands
    • Calaguas Islands

Land Hazards:

• Heavy Rainfall:
  • Today:
    • 200 mm: Extreme eastern portion of Isabela.
    • 100-200 mm: Eastern portions of mainland Cagayan and Isabela.
    • 50-100 mm: Ilocos Region, Apayao, Abra, Benguet, northern Aurora, eastern Nueva Vizcaya, and rest of mainland Cagayan and Isabela.
  • Tomorrow:
    • 50-100 mm: Eastern parts of Babuyan Islands and mainland Cagayan.
  • Tuesday:
    • 100-200 mm: Batanes and eastern Babuyan Islands.
    • 50-100 mm: Rest of Babuyan Islands and northern mainland Cagayan.

Coastal Hazards:

• Gale Warning: Northern and eastern coastal waters of Luzon are on alert, affecting maritime operations.

Projected Path:

Goring will loop near Cagayan-Isabela, veering northeastward and northward. By Wednesday or early Thursday, a southern Taiwan landfall is expected. The typhoon will weaken upon interacting with Taiwan’s landscape.

Residents are advised to stay vigilant, heed local advisories, and monitor PAGASA updates.