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Henry heads to the far north of Luzon and is expected to be in the vicinity of the Babuyan Islands on Monday evening, July 16
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Satellite image of Tropical Depression Henry, July 16, 2018, at 8:00 am. Image courtesy of NOAA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Tropical Depression Henry accelerates even further to the extreme north of Luzon early Monday, July 16th.
In a bulletin issued Monday at 8am, PAGASA states that 440 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan, moving westward at 35 kilometers per hour (km / h) from 25 previous km / h.
The tropical depression continues to have maximum winds of 55 km / h near the center and up to 65 km / h.
Signal 1 remains on:
- Batanes
- northern part of Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands group
- northern part of Apayao
- northern part of the island. Ilocos Norte [19659015] PAGASA warned that occasional rains with gusts of wind are expected in areas under signal number 1.
Henry is expected to pass in the vicinity of the Babuyan Islands group on Monday night.
Meanwhile, the southwestern monsoon will bring monsoon rain to Zambales, B ataan, Cavite, Batangas, East Mindoro, West Mindoro, Palawan and Western Visayas.
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will also hit the rest of Luzon due to the southwestern monsoon.
The areas affected by Henry and the southwestern monsoon should be on standby in the event of sudden floods and eventual landslides, especially in lowland or 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 on 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, July 16, 2018, 8:00 am. 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: The names of PAGASA for tropical cyclones in 2018)
PAGASA declared the beginning of the rainy season on June 8th. – Rappler.com
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