Some of the Local Government Units announces class and work suspensions on Saturday, October 29, 2022, due to Bagyong Paeng. PAGASA stated that the Bagyong “PAENG” SLIGHTLY INTENSIFIES AS IT MOVES WEST NORTHWESTWARD TOWARDS NORTHERN SAMAR-SORSOGON-ALBAY AREA.

The center of Tropical Storm “PAENG” was estimated based on all available data including those from Guiuan Doppler Weather Radar at 180 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar (12.4°N, 126.3°E).

Maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 105 km/h, and a central pressure of 990 hPa.

Winds may reach gale-force strength during the passage of PAENG within any of the areas where Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is hoisted. Strong winds may be experienced within any of the areas where Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 is hoisted throughout the entire passage of PAENG.

Tropical Storm PAENG is forecast to continue moving west-northwestward through Sunday. On the forecast track, the center of PAENG may make landfall or pass close to Northern Samar tonight.

(Source PAGASA)