Tropical Depression Gener about to exit land as it moves towards the West Philippine Sea

Tropical Depression Gener is about to move over the West Philippine Sea, currently situated in the vicinity of Kibungan, Benguet, as of 10:00 AM today. It is moving westward at 15 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near its center, gusts reaching 55 km/h, and a central pressure of 998 hPa.

Track and Intensity Outlook

Tropical Depression Gener is expected to emerge over the West Philippine Sea today and is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tonight or early tomorrow, 18 September. Once outside PAR, it will continue on its westward path before shifting to a west-northwest direction by Thursday, 19 September. While intensification is limited, Gener could upgrade to a tropical storm by tomorrow morning.

Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1

Residents in parts of Luzon are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1, with strong winds extending up to 200 km from Gener’s center. The affected provinces include:

Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, and Pampanga
Winds between 39-61 km/h can be expected, with minimal to minor impacts on life and property. Stronger winds are possible in coastal and upland areas, while sheltered areas may experience weaker gusts.

Heavy Rainfall and Monsoon Effects

In addition to the winds, heavy rainfall is anticipated due to Tropical Depression Gener and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) also influenced by Tropical Storm Pulasan. The following areas will experience strong to gale-force winds in the coming days:

Today (17 September): Batanes, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Tomorrow (18 September): Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Thursday (19 September): Isabela, Aurora, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas.
Residents in high-risk areas are urged to monitor advisories and follow any instructions from local officials.

Coastal Waters and Sea Conditions

A Gale Warning remains in effect for multiple coastal areas, making sea travel dangerous for small seacrafts. Rough sea conditions (1.5 to 3.0 meters) are forecast for the eastern seaboard of the Bicol Region, Visayas, Caraga Region, and Davao Region. Mariners should avoid venturing out under these conditions.

Safety Advisory

The public is advised to stay updated through the next bulletin at 2:00 PM today and to heed evacuation orders where necessary. Monitor severe weather warnings specific to your area for further details.