“Nonoy” threatens Luzon; spares Cebu

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration  yesterday sighted tropical depression “Nonoy” at 1,200 kilometers east of Northern Luzon.

Pagasa Mactan weather observer Alexander Padin said although “Nonoy” has not yet entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, it will not affect Cebu or any parts of the Visayas as it is moving northwards.

Padin said they could not yet determine the gustiness of “Nonoy” as it moves slowly although it has already developed into a tropical depression.

He said while “Nonoy” is threatening the northern seaboard, tropical depression “Lando,” on the other hand, has maintained its strength while over the Philippine sea.

He said “Lando” was spotted 180 kilometers northeast of Virac, Catanduanes with a maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center. It was moving northeast at 19 kph.

By Wednesday evening, “Lando” is expected to be 360 kilometers northeast of Virac. It is forecast to be 590 kilometers northeast of Virac by Thursday morning and 820 kilometers northeast of the town by Thursday evening.

Meanwhile, Padin said tropical depression “Mina” has dissipated over the Philippine sea.

“However, the remnants of this system will be closely monitored for possible re-generation,” he said.

Padin said  more storms are still expected to pass through the PAR. - Jasmin R. Uy/LPM