MANILA, Philippines – The Low Pressure Area (LPA) east of Mindanao has developed into Tropical Depression at 2 pm on Sunday, May 10, and was named 'Ambo', state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 5 pm bulletin.
UPDATE: 'Bagyong Ambo' PAGASA weather update May 11, 2020
'Bagyong Ambo' is the country's first tropical cyclone for 2020.
PAGASA said Ambo was last estimated to be 545 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur moving west-northwest at 15 kilometers per hour (kph).
'Ambo' has maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph.
"The raising of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal in any locality of the country remains less likely in the next 48 hours," state weather bureau said.
Forecast Position
In the next 24 hours, the trough of TD Ambo will bring scattered light to moderate with isolated heavy rains during thunderstorms over Caraga, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Maguindanao.
Residents in these areas are advised to continue monitoring for updates, especially the local rainfall or thunderstorm advisories and heavy rainfall warnings of PAGASA Regional Services Division (PRSD).
— The Summit Express
UPDATE: 'Bagyong Ambo' PAGASA weather update May 11, 2020
'Bagyong Ambo' is the country's first tropical cyclone for 2020.
PAGASA said Ambo was last estimated to be 545 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur moving west-northwest at 15 kilometers per hour (kph).
'Ambo' has maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph.
"The raising of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal in any locality of the country remains less likely in the next 48 hours," state weather bureau said.
Forecast Position
- 24 Hour (Monday afternoon): 460 km East of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
- 48 Hour(Tuesday afternoon): 305 km East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- 72 Hour(Wednesday afternoon): 325 km East of Legazpi City, Albay
- 96 Hour(Thursday afternoon): 85 km Northwest of Virac, Catanduanes or 90 km East of Daet, Camarines Norte
- 120 Hour(Friday afternoon): In the vicinity of Quirino, Ilocos Sur
In the next 24 hours, the trough of TD Ambo will bring scattered light to moderate with isolated heavy rains during thunderstorms over Caraga, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Maguindanao.
Residents in these areas are advised to continue monitoring for updates, especially the local rainfall or thunderstorm advisories and heavy rainfall warnings of PAGASA Regional Services Division (PRSD).
— The Summit Express
