MANILA – Tropical Storm Enteng (international name Yagi) has slightly intensified, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 in several areas of Luzon.
Enteng currently carries maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour near its center and gusts reaching up to 90 kph. It was last located over the coastal waters of Vinzons, Camarines Norte.
Areas under TCWS No. 2 include the northeastern portions of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, as well as parts of Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Kalinga, and the Polillo Islands. These areas can expect minor to moderate threats to life and property.
TCWS No. 1 remains in effect for other regions, including the southern portion of Batanes, parts of Ilocos Norte, Abra, Apayao, and additional areas in Luzon and the Visayas. Strong winds are anticipated in these locations.
Enteng is also enhancing the southwest monsoon (habagat), which will bring moderate to intense rainfall, particularly along the western portions of Luzon and the Visayas. Strong to gale-force winds are expected in Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, and several other provinces, including Metro Manila.
PAGASA has issued a gale warning for the eastern and southern seaboards of Luzon, advising against sea travel for small seacrafts and motorized bancas due to the risky conditions. Mariners are also cautioned about moderate to rough seas in various parts of Northern, Central, and Southern Luzon, as well as in the Western Visayas.
Slight to moderate seas are forecast for the rest of the country. PAGASA advises small vessels to exercise caution, especially if they are inexperienced or poorly equipped.
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