Signal No. 2 still up over parts of Northern Luzon as 'Inday' weakens further

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) weakened further early Friday as it accelerated northwestward over the sea east of Batanes, with Signal No. 2 remaining in effect over parts of Extreme Northern Luzon.

In its 5 a.m. bulletin on Friday, July 10, PAGASA said Inday was located 620 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 185 kph.

Inday is moving northwestward at 20 kph.

Wind signals. The following areas remain under Signal No. 2:

• Batanes
• Eastern portion of the Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Didicas Island and Camiguin Island)
• Northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana)

Under Signal No. 2, gale-force winds ranging from 62 to 88 kph may be experienced within 24 hours, posing a minor to moderate threat to life and property.

Meanwhile, the following areas remain under Signal No. 1:

• Rest of the Babuyan Islands
• Rest of mainland Cagayan
• Isabela
• Apayao
• Kalinga
• Ilocos Norte
• Eastern portion of Mountain Province (Natonin and Paracelis)
• Eastern portion of Ifugao (Aguinaldo and Alfonso Lista)
• Northern portion of Abra (Tineg, Lagayan, Danglas, San Juan, Lagangilang, Licuan-Baay, Malibcong, Lacub, Daguioman, Dolores and La Paz)

Under Signal No. 1, strong winds ranging from 39 to 61 kph may be experienced within 36 hours, posing minimal to minor threats to life and property.

Strong winds. PAGASA said the enhanced southwest monsoon and Inday's circulation will bring strong to gale-force gusts over most of the country today and Saturday, July 11, especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds.

By Sunday, July 12, gusty conditions are expected over most of Luzon and Visayas, as well as Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin and Davao Oriental.

Heavy rainfall. PAGASA said Typhoon Inday and the enhanced southwest monsoon will continue to bring heavy rainfall over parts of the country.

Due to Inday, Batanes may receive 50 to 100 millimeters of rainfall today, July 10.

Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon is forecast to bring:

Friday, July 10

• Heavy to intense rainfall (100-200 mm): Occidental Mindoro and Antique
• Moderate to heavy rainfall (50-100 mm): Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Palawan, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Zamboanga del Sur, Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur

Saturday, July 11

• Heavy to intense rainfall (100-200 mm): Occidental Mindoro, Zambales and Bataan
• Moderate to heavy rainfall (50-100 mm): La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Palawan, Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras and Negros Occidental

Sunday, July 12

• Heavy to intense rainfall (100-200 mm): Occidental Mindoro, Zambales and Bataan
• Moderate to heavy rainfall (50-100 mm): La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Palawan, Aklan and Antique

PAGASA warned that rainfall may be higher in mountainous and elevated areas and that flooding and rain-induced landslides may occur, particularly in areas experiencing prolonged or intense rainfall.

Sea conditions. A gale warning remains in effect over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon.

Very rough seas with waves of up to 7 meters are expected over the northern and eastern seaboards of Batanes, while waves of up to 6 meters are forecast over the seaboards of the Babuyan Islands, the northeastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan and the remaining seaboards of Batanes.

PAGASA advised all mariners to remain in port or, if already at sea, seek shelter or safe harbor until winds and waves subside.

Small seacraft operators, including those using motorbancas, were also advised not to venture out over coastal waters experiencing rough to very rough seas.

Track, intensity. PAGASA said Inday is forecast to continue moving northwestward while remaining over the Philippine Sea and may pass closest to Extreme Northern Luzon between Friday night, July 10, and Saturday morning, July 11.

The typhoon is then expected to move toward the southern islands of Japan and may make landfall or pass close to the northern coast of Taiwan before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday morning or afternoon.

Inday is forecast to make landfall over the eastern coast of mainland China by Saturday evening or early Sunday, where it is expected to weaken into a severe tropical storm after moving inland.