MANILA – Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Carina has remained almost stationary, leading to the issuance of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 for Sta. Ana, Cagayan, according to the latest weather bulletin at 10 PM Sunday.
The center of STS Carina was located approximately 385 kilometers east of Casiguran, Aurora, based on data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Monday weather forecast
On Monday, the southwest monsoon (habagat), enhanced by Carina, will bring moderate to heavy rains over La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro. Metro Manila, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, and the Calamian Islands are also expected to experience moderate to occasionally heavy rains.
PAGASA has forecast heavy to intense rains on Tuesday (23 July 2024) over the Ilocos Region, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro. Moderate to heavy rains are anticipated in Metro Manila, Apayao, Abra, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and the Calamian Islands.
(el Amigo/mnm)