Latest Updates! Typhoon Dodong Signal no. 1 Raised in 7 Areas in Visayas

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Latest updates! State weather bureau PAGASA announce that seven areas in the Philippines are now under in Signal No.1 as Typhoon Dodong (International Name: NOUL) which is maintained its strength as it continues to move in the general direction of Eastern Luzon, last 11pm on Thursday, May 7, 2015.

Typhoon Dodong

According to PAGASA, the public storm warning signal PSWS#1 (30-60kph) which can be expected to land fall in 36 hrs. In the following areas; Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon and Polillo Island for Luzon and Northern Samar in Visayas.

By this day, it is expected to be 490 km east of Virac, Catanduanes. By Saturday afternoon, it is expected be 300 km east-southeast of Baler, Aurora.

PAGASA also announce on Friday that the ‘Bagyong Dodong’ may have a cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in the regions of Bicol, Eastern Visayas, Caraga and Davao.

Typhoon Dodong

Bagyong Dodong will be located based on all available data at 710 km East of Borongan, Eastern Samar (11.8N and 131.9E). At the 10 PM, it will be maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 kph and it is forecast to move West Northwest at 20 kph.

Forecast Positions:

  • 24 hour (Tomorrow evening, May 8): 355 km East of Virac, Catanduanes
  • 48 hour (Saturday evening, May ): 175 km East of Baler, Aurora
  • 72 hour (Sunday evening): Vicinity of Calayan Island, Cagayan
  • 96 hour (Monday evening): 340 km North Northeast of Basco, Batanes
  • 120 hour (Tuesday evening): 975 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes

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