Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) slightly intensifies as it continues to move away from Northern Palawan and over the West Philippine Sea. Despite moving farther from land, its outer rainbands and enhanced monsoon winds continue to affect several parts of Luzon and Visayas.
Track and Intensity Outlook
- Location of Center (10:00 AM): 190 km West of Coron, Palawan (11.7°N, 118.5°E)
- Intensity: Maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 180 km/h, and central pressure of 970 hPa
- Present Movement: West northwestward at 20 km/h
- Extent of Winds: Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 300 km from the center
Signal No. 4 (Typhoon-force winds, significant to severe threat):
Luzon: Northernmost portion of Palawan (El Nido)
Signal No. 3 (Storm-force winds, moderate to significant threat):
Luzon: Northern portion of Palawan (San Vicente, Taytay) including Calamian Islands
Signal No. 2 (Gale-force winds, minor to moderate threat):
Luzon: Eastern and central portions of Palawan (Puerto Princesa City, Roxas, Dumaran, Araceli) including Kalayaan Islands
Signal No. 1 (Strong winds, minimal to minor threat):
Luzon: Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, southern portion of Oriental Mindoro (Bongabong, Roxas, Bulalacao, Mansalay), and southern portion of Palawan (Aborlan, Quezon, Narra, Sofronio Española) including Cuyo Islands
Hazards Affecting Land Areas
- Heavy Rainfall Outlook: Refer to Weather Advisory No. 16 issued at 11:00 AM today for details on heavy rainfall due to Typhoon Tino.
- Severe Winds:
- Typhoon-force winds (Signal No. 4) may cause significant to severe damage.
- Storm-force winds (Signal No. 3) may cause moderate to significant impacts.
- Gale-force winds (Signal No. 2) may cause minor to moderate impacts.
- Strong winds (Signal No. 1) may cause minimal to minor impacts.
- Gusty conditions due to the combined effects of Tino, the Northeast Monsoon, and the shear line will prevail over areas not under signal warnings, especially coastal and upland areas.
- Coastal Flooding: There is a high risk of life-threatening storm surge exceeding 3.0 meters within the next 24 hours over coastal communities in Palawan.
Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters
- Gale Warning: In effect over the western and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon and the seaboards of Western Visayas.
- 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook:
- Up to 6.0 m: Seaboards of northern Palawan
- Up to 4.5 m: Seaboards of Calamian and Kalayaan Islands
- Up to 4.0 m: Western seaboards of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, central Palawan including Cuyo Islands, and Antique
- Up to 3.0 m: Seaboards of Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Ilocos Norte, and northern Quezon; western seaboard of southern Palawan; seaboards of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes
- Mariners of all vessels are strongly advised to remain in port or seek safe harbor as sea travel remains dangerous.
Track and Intensity Forecast
Tino is forecast to continue moving west northwestward over the West Philippine Sea and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tonight or early Thursday (06 November). The typhoon may re-intensify over open waters and reach its peak intensity within the next 12 hours.
Advisory
Residents in affected and nearby areas are advised to stay alert against strong winds, heavy rainfall, and possible flooding. Coastal dwellers in Palawan should remain in safe areas due to the high risk of storm surges.