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Apart from the severe tropical storm (Ampil) and the southwestern monsoon, PAGASA continues to monitor a low pressure zone that could enter the Philippines' area of responsibility
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Satellite image of the severe tropical storm index (Ampil) dated July 20, 2018, 17 hrs. Image courtesy of PAGASA
MANILA (Philippines) – The severe tropical storm (Ampil) maintained its vigor but slowed down on Friday afternoon of July 20, while improving the southwestern monsoon or habagat . In a bulletin issued Friday at 4 pm, the PAGASA state weather office said that Inday continued to have maximum winds of 90 kilometers per hour (km / h) and gusts of up to 90 km / h. at 115 km / h.
945 kilometers east of northeastern Basco, Batanes, slowly moving north-west. Inday should not touch the Philippines, and there is no area under the tropical cyclone warning signs.
While Inday will not hit the ground, it continues to improve the Southwest Monsoon. This means that it will rain again in Luzon until Saturday, July 21st.
More monsoon rains are expected in Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Bataan, Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija
There will also be occasional rain showers in the rest of Luzon, ranging from light to heavy, due to the southwestern monsoon.
Residents of Luzon those who are in low-lying areas or in mountainous areas should remain vigilant in case of sudden floods and landslides. The floods have already affected several areas. (READ: QUICK FACTS: Tropical Cyclones, Precipitation Notices)
The Visayas and Mindanao, which are unaffected by the southwestern monsoon, will only have rain showers or isolated storms. But PAGASA advised residents of these island regions to always pay attention to possible floods and landslides, in case storms pour heavy rains.
PAGASA also issued a gale warning at 5 pm Friday on the west coast. . This means that the coastal waters off Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, the west coast of Ilocos Norte, Zambales and Bataan will be rough to very rough, with wave heights ranging from 2.5 meters to 4.5 meters. Fishing boats and other small vessels are advised not to sail, while larger vessels should pay attention to large waves.
According to his latest forecasting route, Inday is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday.
Severe Tropical Storm Index (Ampil) Prediction Trail as of July 20, 2018, at 4:00 pm. Image courtesy of PAGASA
Inday is the 9th tropical cyclone of the Philippines for 2018. The country receives an average of 20 tropical cyclones a year. (READ: LIST: The names of PAGASA for tropical cyclones in 2018)
In addition to Inday, PAGASA also continues to monitor a low pressure zone (LPA) outside of PAR. This APL is now located 435 kilometers west of the city of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, and could enter PAR during the weekend. Updates will be given in the next bulletins of PAGASA
PAGASA declared the beginning of the rainy season on June 8th. – Rappler.com
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