MANILA – Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon (“habagat”) will bring heavy rains and strong winds to most parts of the Philippines on Wednesday (24 July 2024), according to PAGASA.
Weather Forecast:
Batanes: Under TCWS No. 2, stormy weather and gale-force winds are expected.
Babuyan Islands and Northern Cagayan: Under TCWS No. 1, strong winds and rains are forecasted.
Other Affected Areas: Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Abra, Benguet, Occidental Mindoro, Metro Manila, Cordillera region, Cavite, Batangas, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, and Laguna will experience monsoon rains and occasional showers.
Typhoon Details:
Location: 280 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes
Winds: Maximum sustained winds of 155 kph, gusts up to 190 kph
Movement: Northward at 25 kph
Rainfall and Wind Conditions:
Heavy to intense rainfall is expected in the western portion of Luzon until Friday.
Scattered rain showers over Western Visayas and the rest of Luzon.
Isolated rain showers over the rest of the country.
Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas in Luzon and Visayas.
Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas elsewhere.
(el Amigo/mnm)
