Tropical Storm Kabayan Update and Rainfall Warnings December 18, 2023

Weather Update: Typhoon KABAYAN (JELAWAT) December 18, 2023, 5:00 AM

Typhoon Kabayan Update

I. LOCATION AND INTENSITY:

Typhoon KABAYAN has been recorded over the coastal waters of Caraga, Davao Oriental, based on data gathered as of 5:00 AM.

II. CYCLONE CHARACTERISTICS:

It has maximum sustained winds near the center of 65 km/h, gustiness reaching up to 80 km/h, and a central pressure of 1002 hPa.

Typhoon Kabayan Update

III. MOVEMENT:

It is moving towards the West-Northwest at a speed of 15 km/h.

IV. EXTENSION OF WAVES:

Strong to stormy conditions extend up to 420 km from the center.

V. TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT:

TCWS No. 2:

Danger of strong winds (Gale-force winds) within 24 hours. Wind strength: 62 to 88 km/h (Beaufort 8 to 9). Possible impacts: Significant risk to life and property. Affected areas: Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte (including Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands), Surigao del Sur, and others.

Typhoon Kabayan Update

TCWS No. 1:

The danger of intense or strong winds within 36 hours. Wind strength: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7). Possible impacts: Small to medium risk to life and property. Affected areas: Southern part of mainland Palawan, and others.

VI. AFFECTED AREAS:

Various provinces from Caraga to different parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao may be affected by the typhoon.

VII. RAINFALL:

Exercise caution in areas prone to rain, especially in elevated or high places and flood-prone areas. There is a possibility of river overflow and landslides, particularly in high-risk areas based on hazard maps.

Typhoon Kabayan Update

VIII. SHEAR LINE:

The Shear Line associated with the passage of Typhoon KABAYAN may bring heavy rainfall to the eastern part of Southern Luzon.

IX. RAINFALL WARNING:

Weather Advisory No. 4 was issued last night, and the 24-hour Public Weather Forecast and Outlook was released at 4:00 AM today.

X. WARNING LEVEL:

Orange Warning Level: Risk of flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in high areas in Southern Leyte.

Yellow Warning Level: Possible flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in high areas in Biliran, Leyte, Bohol, and others.

Typhoon Kabayan Update

XI. RAINFALL ADVISORY No. 8:

Concerning rainfall in the regions of Siquijor, Negros Oriental, and the southern part of Cebu, it may persist for 2 to 3 hours and may affect nearby areas.

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