Signal # 3 in Isabela, Quirino, north of Aurora due to Rosita


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Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) remains a threat but weakened late Monday morning 29 October

Posted at 11:50 am, October 29, 2018

Updated at 1:25 pm on October 29, 2018

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Satellite image of Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) dated 29 October 2018 at 11 am Image of NOAA

Satellite image of Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) dated 29 October 2018 at 11 am Image of NOAA

MANILA, Philippines – Signal # 3 was issued in 3 zones late Monday morning October 29, while Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) was now threatening the southern Isabela-Aurora region.

In a press briefing Monday at 11:00, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) said that Rosita was already 410 km east of Casiguran, Aurora. It always moves west-southwest at 20 kilometers at the hour (km / h).

The typhoon has weakened due to its interaction with the northeast monsoon or Amihan suspended. It now has winds up to 150 km / h from the previous 170 km / h and gusts up to 185 km / h from the previous 210 km / h. But PAGASA pointed out that Rosita remains a threat, with a large diameter of 600 km.

"Pumasok na kasi 'yung amihan, so if ngayon' yung lamig in the dryer is drier than it is, now it is hot, so it is hot, so kalaban niya 'yung lamig " has explained Deputy Chief of Meteorological Services PAGASA René Paciente.

(The northeastern monsoon has already begun, and the colder and drier air brought by the northeastern monsoon has affected the typhoon … The typhoon looks hot, so it goes into conflict with the air of the northeast monsoon.)

Below are the tropical cyclone warning zones.

Signal n ° 3:

  • Isabela
  • Quirino
  • northern part of Aurora

Signal n ° 2:

  • Cagayan
  • Abra
  • Kalinga
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Mountain Province
  • Ifugao
  • The Union
  • Benguet
  • Nueva Vizcaya
  • pangasinan
  • Tarlac
  • Nueva Ecija
  • northern part of Quezon, including Polillo Island
  • southern part of Aurora

Signal n ° 1:

  • southern part of Quezon
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Apayao
  • Batanes
  • Babuyan Group of Islands
  • Zambales
  • Rizal
  • pampanga
  • Bulacan
  • Metro Manila
  • Laguna
  • Batangas
  • Bataan
  • Cavity
  • Camarines Norte

PAGASA warned that storms are expected in Signal Zones 2 and 3. It is risky to travel overland in these areas.

Moderate to heavy rains and strong to very strong winds are expected to start in northern Luzon and central Luzon Monday evening. (READ: #WalangPasok: Class Suspensions, Monday, October 29)

On Tuesday morning, October 30, Rosita could land in the southern region of Isabela-Aurora North. (READ: QUICK FACTS: Tropical Cyclones, Rainfall Notices)

After touching down, he should cross Aurora, Isabela, Quirino, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, Benguet and La Union. He could leave the mainland on Tuesday afternoon.

PAGASA warned that floods and landslides are possible in areas on the typhoon path. There may also be storm surges up to 3 meters in the coastal areas of Isabela, Cagayan, Aurora, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and La Union. (LILY: Cagayan is preparing for typhoon Rosita a month after Ompong)

Sea voyages are also risky on the coasts of the zones under cyclonic alarm signal, as well as on the eastern shores of southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

A gale warning was issued Monday at 5 am for Batanes, Babuyan Island Group, Calayan, Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Sur, Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Zambales , Bataan, Camarines North, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes the east coast of Albay, the east coast of Sorsogon, the east coast of Quezon, including Polillo Island, North Samar, Eastern Samar, the islands Surigao, Siargao and Dinagat.

The sea off these areas is rough or very rough, with wave heights of 2.6 to 4.5 meters.

PAGASA advised fishermen and other people carrying small boats not to set sail in the areas covered by the gale warning. Larger vessels should pay attention to big waves.

Based on Rosita's latest forecast trail, he will leave the Philippines area of ​​responsibility on Wednesday night, Oct. 31.

Expected track of Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) as of 29 October 2018 at 11 am Picture of PAGASA

Expected track of Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) as of 29 October 2018 at 11 am Picture of PAGASA

Rosita is the 18th tropical cyclone of the Philippines in 2018. On average, the country receives an average of 20 cyclones a year. (READ: LIST: PAGASA names for tropical cyclones in 2018)

PAGASA declared the beginning of the rainy season on June 8th. – Rappler.com

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