'Bagyong Agaton' PAGASA weather update April 11, 2022

MANILA, Philippines – 'Bagyong Agaton' (Megi) continues to move very slowly and now over San Pablo Bay in Leyte, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 5:00 am update on Monday, April 11, 2022.

PAGASA monitors three weather disturbances: Bagyong 'Agaton' and 'Malakas', LPA
PAGASA monitors three weather disturbances: Bagyong 'Agaton' and 'Malakas' (international name) and Low Pressure Area (LPA) near Puerto Princesa.

At 4:00 am today, the center of 'Bagyong Agaton' was estimated based on all available data including those from Guiuan Doppler Weather Radar over the coastal waters of Tanauan, Leyte.

SEE ALSO: 'Bagyong Agaton, Malakas' PAGASA weather update April 12, 2022

Tropical Storm 'Agaton' has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa.

It is moving west northwestward slowly. Strong winds or higher extend outwards up to 180 km from the center.

Press Briefing: TS "#AgatonPH" and TS "Malakas" (int'l name) Sunday, 5 AM April 11, 2022

Press Briefing: TS "#AgatonPH" and TS "Malakas" (int'l name) Sunday, 5 AM April 11, 2022 DOST-PAGASA Weather Specialist: Grace Castañeda

Posted by Dost_pagasa on Sunday, April 10, 2022

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT

TCWS No. 2 (Gale-force winds prevailing or expected within the next 24 hours)

VISAYAS:
  • the southern portion of Eastern Samar (Giporlos, Balangiga, Lawaan)
  • the southern portion of Samar (Daram, Zumarraga, Villareal, Talalora, Santa Rita, Pinabacdao, Basey, Marabut)
  • Biliran
  • the northern portion of Leyte (Dulag, Julita, Dagami, Jaro, Tabontabon, Carigara, Capoocan, Barugo, Tunga, Alangalang, Pastrana, Tanauan, Palo, Tolosa, Santa Fe, Tacloban City, San Miguel, Babatngon, Leyte, Calubian)

Potential impacts of winds: Minor to moderate threat to life and property

TCWS No. 1 (Strong winds prevailing or expected within the next 36 hours)

LUZON:
  • the southern portion of Masbate (Dimasalang, Palanas, Cataingan, Pio V. Corpuz, Esperanza, Placer, Cawayan)

VISAYAS:
  • the rest of Eastern Samar
  • the rest of Samar
  • Northern Samar
  • the rest of Leyte
  • Southern Leyte
  • the northeastern portion of Cebu (Daanbantayan, Medellin, City of Bogo, San Remigio, Tabogon, Borbon, Tabuelan, Sogod, Catmon, Carmen, Danao City, Compostela, Liloan, Tuburan, Asturias) including Bantayan and Camotes Island
  • the eastern portion of Bohol (Candijay, Mabini, Alicia, Ubay, San Miguel, Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Trinidad, Bien Unido, Talibon, Getafe)

MINDANAO:
  • Surigao del Norte
  • Dinagat Islands

Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property

'Bagyong Agaton' PAGASA signal April 11, 2022

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK


Today through tomorrow afternoon, 'Agaton' is forecast to slowly loop in the vicinity of northeastern portion of Leyte and the southern portions of Samar and Eastern Samar before emerging over the Philippine Sea by tomorrow evening as another tropical cyclone with international name 'Malakas' begins to interact with it.

'Bagyong Agaton' PAGASA track April 11, 2022

'Malakas' is forecast to weaken into a tropical depression due to the frictional effects of land on its circulation. Any significant intensification will likely be inhibited by the binary interaction of 'Agaton' and 'Malakas'. Further weakening into a remnant low is likely by Wednesday evening as 'Agaton' becomes assimilated within the circulation of 'Malakas'.

'Bagyong Agaton' PAGASA track and intensity April 11, 2022

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS


Heavy Rainfall

Today: Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Eastern Visayas, Masbate, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and the northern and central portions of Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains over Dinagat Islands, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and the rest of Bicol Region and Visayas.

Tomorrow: Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Sorsogon, Masbate, Eastern Visayas. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains Dinagat Islands, Romblon, and the rest of Visayas.

Under these conditions and considering significant antecedent rainfall, scattered to widespread flooding (including flooding) and rain-induced landslides are expected especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazard as identified in hazard maps.

Severe Winds

Winds may reach gale-force in strength in any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 2 is hoisted throughout the passage of Tropical Storm 'Agaton'.

Strong winds (strong breeze to near gale conditions) will be experienced within any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 1 is currently in effect.

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS

In the next 24 hours, rough to very rough seas (2.8 to 4.5 m) will prevail over the seaboards of areas where Wind Signals No. 2 and 1 are hoisted. These conditions may be risky for most seacrafts. Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to remain in port or take shelter, while those operating larger vessels are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions.

In the next 24 hours, moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.4 m) will also prevail over the remaining seaboards of the country that are not under any wind signal or gale warning. These conditions may be risky for those using small seacrafts. Mariners are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions.

TROPICAL CYCLONES

'Agaton' is the country's first tropical cyclone for 2022, developed into a tropical depression on April 9.

On average, there are 20 tropical cyclones that could form or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility each year. Only half of those are projected to make landfall.

— The Summit Express



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