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Henry now has maximum winds of 60 km / h and gusts of up to 75 km / h. He continues to improve the southwestern monsoon.
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Satellite image of Tropical Depression Henry, July 16, 2018, 5 pm Image courtesy of NOAA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Tropical Depression Henry stepped up and accelerated Monday afternoon, July 16, while it was getting closer to the 39, extreme north of Luçon
. Henry is already 180 kilometers southeast of Calayan, Cagayan, moving west to over 35 km / h from the previous 25 km / h.
The tropical depression now has winds of 60 km / h 55 km / h and 75 km / h downstream of the previous 65 km / h
Signal 1 remains on:
- Batanes
- ] northern part of Cagayan, including Babuyan's group. Islands
- northern part of Apayao
- northern part of Ilocos Norte
PAGASA warned that occasional rains with gusty winds are expected in areas under signal number 1. [19659007] Henry should cross the group of Babuyan Islands Monday evening, where he could do landfal
The tropical depression also improves the southwestern monsoon or hanging habagat, bringing the rain in Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Western Mindoro, Palawan, and Western
Heavy rains and thunderstorms will also reach the rest of Luzon due to the southwestern monsoon.
The areas affected by Henry and the southwestern monsoon should be on the lookout for possible floods and landslides. in mountainous areas. (READ: QUICK FACTS: tropical cyclones, precipitation warnings)
Due to heavy rains, some areas suspended classes on Monday. (READ: #WalangPasok: class suspensions, Monday, July 16)
PAGASA also advised fishermen and other small vessels not to venture into areas under signal number 1 and the west coast of Luzon. Henry and the southwestern monsoon cause moderate to severe seas.
According to his latest forecast, Henry is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, July 17.
Tropical Depression Prediction Trail Henry, 16 July 2018, 1700 hrs. Image courtesy of PAGASA
Henry is the 8th tropical cyclone of the Philippines for 2018. The country receives an average of 20 tropical cyclones a year. (READ: LIST: PAGASA names for tropical cyclones in 2018)
In addition to Henry, PAGASA also monitors a Low Pressure Zone (LPA) located 1,070 kilometers east of Infanta. , Quezon. This APL has not yet effect on the country.
PAGASA declared the beginning of the rainy season on June 8th. – Rappler.com
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