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Tropical Storm “Vicky” Now Moving Away from the Kalayaan Islands



The center of the Tropical Storm “Vicky” was estimated at 175 km South-Southwest of Kalayaan, Palawan (OUTSIDE PAR) at 4:00 AM today (Monday), December 21, 2020.

Based on the latest Severe Weather Bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 5:00 AM today, “Vicky” turns towards the southwest and is now moving away from Kalayaan Island.

Heavy Rainfall

Moderate to Heavy Rains

  • Kalayaan Islands
  • The eastern portion of mainland Cagayan Valley
  • Aurora
  • The northern portion of Quezon

Light to Moderate with at Times Heavy Rains

  • The rest of mainland Cagayan Valley
  • Babuyan Islands
  • Apayao
  • Kalinga
  • Mountain Province
  • Ifugao
  • Camarines Norte
  • The rest of Quezon

Track and Intensity Outlook

  • “Vicky “will continue to move away from the Kalayaan Islands and move west-southwestward or southwestward in the next 24 hours over the West Philippine Sea
  • “Vicky ” is turning more westward by Tuesday
  • It is forecast to remain as a tropical storm through the forecast period
  • It is less likely to further intensify due to marginal conditions associated with the surge of the Northeast Monsoon

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1

Luzon

  • Kalayaan Islands

TCWS No.1 What to Do

For those who are in areas under TCWS No.1, here are the things PAGASA encourages you to do:

  • Inspect your house if necessary repair/fixing is needed
  • Clean up the drainage system
  • Harvest crops that can be yielded
  • Monitor the latest Severe Weather Bulletin

This update is valid only until the next advisory which is to be issued by PAGASA) at 11:00 AM today.

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Source: PAGASA Severe Weather BulletinDOST PAGASA Facebook Page

Related: What to do before, during, and after a Typhoon

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