Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, December 20, that the low pressure area east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur has developed into a tropical depression and was named Bagyong Vinta.
Here's the weather update on Bagyong VINTA from the state weather bureau.
December 23, 2017
"#VintaPH CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY AS IT MOVES TOWARDS THE DIRECTION OF SOUTHERN PALAWAN."
According to the weather advisory of PAGASA, issued at 8:00 a.m., Bagyong Vinta, at 7:00 a.m., was estimated based on all available data at 210 km West Northwest of Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur or 285 km Southeast of Puerto Princesa City (07.9 °N, 120.5 °E) with maximum sustained winds of 80 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 95 kph.
It is forecast to move West at 20 kph.
Bagyong Vinta: Public Storm Warning Signals
Areas with public storm warning signal (Issued at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, 23 December 2017):Signal NO. 5 (winds of more than 220 kph may be expected in at least 12hrs.)
- None.
- None.
- None.
- Luzon: Southern Palawan
- Luzon: Rest of Palawan
Classes in the affected areas shall be automatically cancelled or suspended once the PAGASA raised the following storm signals: 1) Signal No.1, public and private pre-school and kindergarten classes; 2) Signal No. 2, public and private pre-school, kindergarten, elementary and high school classes (including Senior High School); and Signal No. 3, classes in all levels. - DedEd
Track of Bagyong Vinta
(Issued at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, 23 December2017)Forecast Positions/Outlook of Bagyong Vinta
(Issued at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, 23 December 2017)24 Hour (Tomorrow morning):
330 km West Southwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan(8.2°N, 116.2°E)
48 Hour (Monday morning):
425 km West Southwest of Pagasa Island, Palawan (OUTSIDE PAR)(8.9°N, 110.9°E)
Video: Bagyong Vinta Public Weather Forecast
Press Briefing: Tropical Depression "#VintaPH" Saturday 5 AM, December 23, 2017Updates: Bagyong Vinta
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[Source: PAGASA]