Typhoon Marce Intensifies Over the Philippine Sea Near Isabela

Typhoon Marce continues to intensify as it moves northwestward over the Philippine Sea. Residents and local authorities in affected areas are advised to remain alert as Marce nears Northern Luzon with a potential landfall later this week.

Location and Intensity

• Current Position: 480 km east of Echague, Isabela (Coordinates: 17.2°N, 126.2°E).
• Winds: Marce now has maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h, gusts reaching up to 160 km/h.
• Movement: Northwestward at 25 km/h.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

• Signal No. 1: Raised in parts of Luzon, indicating strong winds with potential minimal to minor impacts. Areas under Signal No. 1 include:
  • Batanes
  • Cagayan (including Babuyan Islands)
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Apayao
  • Abra
  • Kalinga
  • Mountain Province
  • Ifugao
  • Northern Benguet (Mankayan, Buguias, Kabayan, Bakun, Kibungan, Atok, Bokod)
  • Isabela
  • Nueva Vizcaya
  • Quirino
  • Northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler, Maria Aurora)

Coastal Hazards and Sea Conditions

A Gale Warning remains active over the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon, posing dangerous sea conditions for mariners.

• Very Rough to High Seas:
  • Up to 7.0 meters around Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and northeastern Cagayan
  • Up to 6.0 meters along the remaining seaboard of mainland Cagayan and northern Ilocos Norte
  • Up to 5.0 meters on the western seaboard of Ilocos Norte and coastal waters of Ilocos Sur and Isabela
• Rough to Moderate Seas:
  • Up to 3.5 meters along Aurora and Polillo Islands’ seaboards
  • Mariners of smaller vessels are strongly advised to remain in port, while those navigating moderate seas should take extreme caution if travel is unavoidable.

Track and Intensity Outlook

Marce is expected to continue moving west-northwest today and tomorrow (November 6), eventually slowing and shifting westward. The typhoon is forecasted to approach the Babuyan Islands or northern Cagayan by Thursday afternoon or evening (November 7), potentially reaching peak intensity prior to landfall.

Forecast Positions:

• Nov 6, 2024 (2:00 AM): 365 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
• Nov 6, 2024 (2:00 PM): 280 km east of Aparri, Cagayan
• Nov 7, 2024 (2:00 AM): 190 km east of Aparri, Cagayan
• Nov 7, 2024 (2:00 PM): Over the coastal waters of Santa Ana, Cagayan
• Nov 8, 2024 (2:00 AM): Over the coastal waters of Burgos, Ilocos Norte
• Nov 8, 2024 (2:00 PM): 335 km west of Calayan, Cagayan (approaching PAR boundary)
• Nov 9, 2024 (2:00 PM): 525 km west of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (outside PAR)

Advisory for Residents and Local Authorities

Residents, especially in the identified areas under Wind Signal No. 1, should prepare for strong winds and potential heavy rainfall. Coastal and mountainous communities should be vigilant for possible storm surges, flash floods, and landslides.

For region-specific advisories on rainfall and severe weather, refer to PAGASA’s local bulletins and heed any safety instructions from local disaster management offices.