Current Position: The eye of Typhoon GORING is approximately 145 km East Northeast of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, as observed from the Aparri Weather Radar.
Intensity: The storm boasts maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h near its center, gusting up to 190 km/h, with a central pressure of 955 hPa.
Direction & Speed: Moving at a pace of 10 km/h in a southward direction.
Extent of Winds: Strong to typhoon-level winds stretch outwards up to 280 km from its core.
Wind Signal Warnings:
TCWS No.3:
Wind Threat: Storm-force winds
Wind Speed: 89 to 117 km/h
Potential Damages: Moderate to significant threat to life and property.
Areas Affected:
Northeastern portion of Cagayan:
Santa Ana
Extreme eastern portion of Isabela:
Divilacan
Palanan
TCWS No.2:
Wind Threat: Gale-force winds
Wind Speed: 62 to 88 km/h
Potential Damages: Minor to moderate threat to life and property.
Areas Affected:
Eastern portion of Isabela:
Dinapigue
San Mariano
Ilagan City
Maconacon
Cabagan
Tumauini
San Pablo
Eastern portion of Cagayan:
Peñablanca
Baggao
Gattaran
Lal-Lo
Gonzaga
Santa Teresita
Buguey
Northern portion of Aurora:
Dilasag
Casiguran
TCWS No.1:
Wind Threat: Strong winds
Wind Speed: 39 to 61 km/h
Potential Damages: Minimal to minor threat to life and property.
Areas Affected:
Batanes
Rest of Cagayan
Babuyan Islands
Northern portion of Aurora:
Dinalungan
Dipaculao
Baler
Maria Aurora
San Luis
Quirino
Rest of Isabela
Apayao
Nueva Vizcaya
Ifugao
Mountain Province
Kalinga
Abra
Eastern portion of Ilocos Norte:
Pagudpud
Adams
Vintar
Carasi
Nueva Era
Banna
Marcos
Dingras
Solsona
Piddig
Dumalneg
Bangui
Pollilo Islands
Eastern portion of Benguet:
Bokod
Buguias
Kabayan
Mankayan
Eastern portion of Nueva Ecija:
Carranglan
Pantabangan
Bongabon
Gabaldon
Laur
Rizal
Calaguas Islands
Rainfall Forecast:
Today to Tomorrow Afternoon:
100-200 mm: Mainland Cagayan and Isabela
50-100 mm: Regions including Babuyan Islands, Aurora, and northern Quezon.
Tomorrow Afternoon to Monday Afternoon:
Similar rainfall distribution with slightly varied regions.
Potential flooding and landslides are anticipated, especially in elevated or mountainous areas and places that recently experienced heavy rainfall.
Wind Impacts:
Residents in areas under wind signals should expect varying wind threats. Coastal and mountainous regions exposed to these winds may experience more potent gusts, whereas sheltered areas might encounter milder conditions.
Coastal Hazards:
A Gale Warning is currently active for the northern and eastern coasts of Luzon. Sea travel is deemed risky, with anticipated disruption in maritime activities.
Future Path and Intensity:
Over the next 24 hours, GORING is expected to move southward to southeastward, adjusting its course northeastward on Monday. It may further intensify, potentially reaching a super typhoon status by Monday. However, the upwelling of cooler waters might restrict its growth by late Monday or early Tuesday.
Safety Advisory:
The public and local disaster risk management teams are urged to take necessary precautions. People residing in high-risk areas should heed local officials’ advice, especially regarding evacuations. For more detailed weather alerts and advisories, consult your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.