MANILA, Philippines – 'Bagyong Carina' moves past the Balintang Channel and now approaching the Bashi Channel in the northern Luzon Strait, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 8:00 am bulletin on Tuesday, July 14.
"Tropical Depression Carina is forecast to turn northward while heading towards the Bashi Channel and the southern portion of Taiwan. It is forecast to weaken into a Low Pressure Area today or tomorrow morning," PAGASA said.
At 7:00 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Depression 'Carina' was estimated based on all available data at 95 km West Northwest of Basco, Batanes.
'Carina' has maximum winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It is moving Northwestward at 25 km/h.
Forecast Position
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNAL
Signal No. 1 (30-60 km/h winds prevailing or expected in 36 hours) raised over Batanes.
Impact
Rainfall Outlook
Today, scattered light to moderate rains with at times heavy rain showers is expected over Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Ilocos Norte.
Flooding and rain-induced landslides may occur during heavy or prolonged rainfall especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards. The public and disaster risk reduction and management offices are advised to take appropriate measures and monitor the Rainfall or Thunderstorm Advisories or Heavy Rainfall Warnings of PAGASA Regional Services Divisions.
Coastal Water Conditions
Moderate to rough seas (1.2-3.1 m) will be experienced over the seaboards of Northern Luzon in the next 24 hours. Those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out to sea.
— The Summit Express
"Tropical Depression Carina is forecast to turn northward while heading towards the Bashi Channel and the southern portion of Taiwan. It is forecast to weaken into a Low Pressure Area today or tomorrow morning," PAGASA said.
'Carina' has maximum winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It is moving Northwestward at 25 km/h.
Forecast Position
- 24 Hour (Tomorrow morning): 325 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNAL
Signal No. 1 (30-60 km/h winds prevailing or expected in 36 hours) raised over Batanes.
Impact
- Very light or no damage to low risk structures,
- Light damage to medium to high risk structures
- Some banana plants are tilted, a few downed and leaves are generally damaged
- Twigs of small trees may be broken.
- Rice crops, however, may suffer significant damage when it is in its flowering stage.
Rainfall Outlook
Today, scattered light to moderate rains with at times heavy rain showers is expected over Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Ilocos Norte.
Flooding and rain-induced landslides may occur during heavy or prolonged rainfall especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards. The public and disaster risk reduction and management offices are advised to take appropriate measures and monitor the Rainfall or Thunderstorm Advisories or Heavy Rainfall Warnings of PAGASA Regional Services Divisions.
Coastal Water Conditions
Moderate to rough seas (1.2-3.1 m) will be experienced over the seaboards of Northern Luzon in the next 24 hours. Those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out to sea.
— The Summit Express
