'Inday' nears PAR exit as Signal No. 2 now limited to Itbayat
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) moved northwest toward southern Japan early Saturday, with Signal No. 2 now limited to Itbayat in Batanes as it neared its exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
In its 5 a.m. bulletin on Saturday, July 11, PAGASA said the center of Inday was estimated at 500 kilometers northeast of Itbayat, Batanes.
It is packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph.
The typhoon is moving northwestward at 20 kph.
Wind signals
The following area remains under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2:
- Northern portion of Batanes (Itbayat)
Under Signal No. 2, gale-force winds ranging from 62 to 88 kph may be experienced within 24 hours, posing a minor to moderate threat to life and property.
Meanwhile, the following areas remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1:
- Rest of Batanes
- Babuyan Islands
- Northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Pamplona, Sanchez-Mira, Claveria and Santa Praxedes)
Under Signal No. 1, strong winds ranging from 39 to 61 kph may be experienced within 36 hours, posing minimal to minor threats to life and property.
Strong winds
PAGASA said the enhanced southwest monsoon and the outer circulation of Typhoon Inday will bring strong to gale-force gusts over most of the country Saturday.
By Sunday, July 12, gusty conditions are expected over most of Luzon and most of Visayas, as well as Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin and Davao Oriental.
On Monday, July 13, strong to gale-force gusts may still affect most of Luzon, Panay Island and Negros Occidental.
Heavy rainfall
PAGASA said the enhanced southwest monsoon will continue to bring heavy rainfall over parts of the country.
The weather bureau forecasts the following rainfall due to the southwest monsoon:
Saturday, July 11
- Heavy to intense rainfall (100-200 mm): Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro and Antique
- Moderate to heavy rainfall (50-100 mm): La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Palawan, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental
Sunday, July 12
- Heavy to intense rainfall (100-200 mm): Occidental Mindoro, Zambales and Bataan
- Moderate to heavy rainfall (50-100 mm): Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Palawan, Antique and Aklan
Monday, July 13
- Heavy to intense rainfall (100-200 mm): Zambales and Bataan
- Moderate to heavy rainfall (50-100 mm): Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas and Occidental Mindoro
PAGASA warned that rainfall may be higher in mountainous and elevated areas. Flooding and rain-induced landslides may occur, particularly in areas experiencing prolonged or intense rainfall.
Sea conditions
A gale warning remains in effect over the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon.
Very rough to high seas are expected, with waves reaching up to 7 meters over the northern and eastern seaboards of Batanes.
Waves of up to 6 meters are forecast over the remaining seaboards of Batanes, while waves of up to 5 meters are expected over the coastal waters of the Babuyan Islands and Cagayan.
PAGASA advised all mariners to remain in port or, if already at sea, seek shelter or safe harbor until winds and waves subside.
Small seacraft operators, including those using motorbancas, were also advised not to venture out over coastal waters experiencing rough to very rough seas.
Track, intensity
PAGASA said Inday is forecast to continue moving northwestward and may make landfall or pass close to the Sakishima Islands in southern Japan before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility this morning.
The typhoon will then traverse the East China Sea before making landfall over the eastern coast of mainland China.
Inday is forecast to remain a typhoon within the next 12 hours before weakening into a severe tropical storm after moving farther inland over mainland China.
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