Updated Dec. 22, 2019 12:48 PM
A tropical low drenched parts of the southern Philippines in recent days and more heavy rainfall and flooding are possible during the upcoming week.
No break in the stormy weather is expected across the central Philippines as Tropical Storm Phanfone will bring a chance for flooding to parts of the Philippines this week.
Satellite image showing Tropical Storm Phanfone tracking north of Palau on Monday morning, local time.
The Japan Meteorological Agency had given the storm the name Phanfone on Sunday morning, local time, as it strengthened to a tropical storm. In the Philippines, the storm will be known locally as Ursula.
Currently located just northeast of Palau, the tropical storm will bring locally heavy rainfall to Palau through Monday before setting its sights on the Philippines.
RELATED:
Phanfone will continue to track to the west-northwest into the middle of the week taking it on the collision course with the central Philippines.
Landfall is currently forecast to occur Tuesday afternoon in Samar as a strong tropical storm. There is a chance that Phanfone may reach typhoon status prior to making landfall in the Philippines.
Visayas and southern Luzon will be at risk for multiple days of locally heavy rainfall which may result in travel disruptions and flooding problems. There will also be an elevated risk for mudslides in areas of rugged terrain.
Damaging winds will be possible near and just north of the storm's track as it slices across Visayas from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.
Manila is forecast to avoid any significant impacts from Phanfone. Gusty showers are possible during the day on Wednesday.
Improving weather is expected across all of the Philippines on Thursday as Phanfone tracks into the South China Sea.
The storm will more than likely encounter hostile conditions with high wind shear that possibly cause it to dissipate by the weekend, with no further impacts to land.
A period of more tranquil weather across the West Pacific Basin is expected to follow in the wake of Phanfone.
No comments:
Post a Comment