(Image from DOST / Pagasa)
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Marce (international name: Yinxing) has maintained its strength as it moved over the Philippine Sea, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
In a 5 a.m. bulletin on Thursday, the state weather bureau said Marce was last spotted some 345 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.
Article continues after this advertisementIt is now moving northwestward at 15 kilometers per hour (kph), packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near its center and a gustiness of up to 170 kph.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Pagasa releases 11 pm update on Typhoon Marce NEWSINFO Typhoon Marce expected to intensify before landfall Thursday NEWSINFO SC fines Antipolo judge for delaying to resolve a casePagasa hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 in the following areas:
Eastern portion of Babuyan islands (Camiguin Island, Babuyan Island)
Article continues after this advertisementNortheastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Santa Teresita, Buguey)
Article continues after this advertisementAreas under TCWS No. 2 may expect winds exceeding 62 kph and reaching up to 88 kph within the next 24 hours.
Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, the following areas are placed under TCWS No. 1:
Batanes The rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur Apayao Abra Kalinga Mountain Province Ifugao Northern portion of Benguet (Mankayan, Buguias, Kabayan, Bakun, Kibungan, Atok, Bokod) Isabela Nueva Vizcaya Quirino Northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler, Maria Aurora)Winds ranging from 39 to 61 kph may be expected in areas placed under TCWS No. 1.
Article continues after this advertisement“Marce is expected to continue intensifying and may reach its peak intensity today before it makes landfall or pass close to Babuyan Islands or Cagayan tomorrow (November 7),” Pagasa said in its morning bulletin.
It added that the typhoon may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday evening.
READ: Pagasa releases 11 pm update on Typhoon Marce
In light of these developments, the state weather bureau advised the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices to take all necessary precautions to safeguard lives and property.
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Pagasa also hoisted a gale warning over the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon.mcw casino
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