TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 1
Tropical Depression #IgmePH
Issued at 5:00 PM, 20 September 2024
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 PM today.
THE LOW PRESSURE AREA EAST OF EXTREME NORTHERN LUZON HAS DEVELOPED INTO
TROPICAL DEPRESSION “IGME”
•Location of Center (4:00 PM)
The center of Tropical Depression IGME was estimated based on all available data at 530 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (22.6°N, 126.6°E)
•Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, and central pressure of 1004 hPa
•Present Movement
Northwestward at 15 km/h
•Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong winds extend outwards up to 720 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No.1
Warning lead time: 36 hours
Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
Luzon:
Batanes
OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 41 issued at 5:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to the Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Depression IGME.
Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.
•Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.
The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by IGME will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):
•Today:
Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, and Bataan.
•Tomorrow (21 September):
Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, and Bataan.
•Wednesday (22 September):
Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Zambales.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
•Moderate to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
•1.5 to 3.5 m: The seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon, and the western seaboard Southern Luzon.
Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.
•Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:
•Up to 2.0 m: The remaining seaboards of the country
•Mariners of motorbancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
•IGME is forecast to move generally west northwestward until Sunday morning (22 September) before turning north northeastward for the rest of the forecast period. On the forecast track, a landfall and passage over Taiwan area is not ruled out. IGME may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Sunday.
•IGME is forecast to remain as a Tropical Depression and may gradually weaken into a Low Pressure Area by Monday (23 September) early morning.
Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.
The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 11:00 PM today.
DOST-PAGASA
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