PAGASA Update: Bagyong Ferdie (July 21)

PAGASA Update: Bagyong Ferdie (July 21)

According to PAGASA update issued at 5:00 a.m., 21 July 2012, Tropical Depression "FERDIE" (Bagyong FERDIE) has slightly accelerated as it continues to traverse Balintang Channel.
 

Tropical Depression "FERDIE" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 80 km north northwest of Aparri, Cagayan (19.1°N, 121.4°E). 

Meanwhile, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 150 km west southwest of Laoag City (17.7°N, 119.0°E). Southwest Monsoon affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Isabela
Cagayan
Calayan Group of Islands
Babuyan Group of Islands
Batanes Group of Islands
Kalinga
Apayao
Abra
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Mt. Province

Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 - 25 mm per hour (heavy-intense) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signal #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

Tropical Depression "Ferdie" is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon that will bring rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao especially the western section.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon due to the combined effect of Tropical Depression "Ferdie" and the Southwest Monsoon.