Signal No. 1 raised as ‘Helen’ maintains strength, direction
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE 2 6 p.m.) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday said Typhoon “Helen” (International name: Megi) has maintained its strength and direction towards the Batanes-Taiwan area.
Due to this, Batanes and Babuyan Group of Islands were placed under tropical cyclone signal warning no. 1.
At 4 p.m., Helen’s eye was located 880 kilometers East of Calayan, Cagayan
Helen continues to move in a west-northwest direction, according to PAGASA. It was forecast to move in that route at 22 kilometers per hour.
PAGASA said Helen is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 140 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 175 kph. It is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains within the 800 km diameter of the typhoon.
Helen entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday afternoon.
Forecast positions
- 24 Hour (Monday afternoon): 395 km east northeast of Basco, Batanes
- 48 Hour (Tuesday afternoon): 295 km north northwest of Basco, Batanes
- 72 Hour (Wednesday afternoon): 615 km northwest of Basco, Batanes (outside PAR)
- 96 Hour (Thursday morning): 945 km west northwest of Basco, Batanes (outside PAR)
The weather bureau reminded the public and concerned agencies to monitor the weather bulletin and take precautionary measures. — Rosette Adel
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