TS "Juaning" intensifies, threatens Quezon and Luzon

Tropical Storm "JUANING" has slightly intensified as it moves toward Quezon area and increases its threat to Southern and Central Luzon.

The typhoon was located 50 km Northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte, with maximum winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph, and moves West Northwest at 15 kph.

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds) is raised in the following areas:

Camarines Provinces
Albay
Catanduanes
Pangasinan
Nueva Ecija
Zambales
Pampanga
Tarlac
Bulacan
Bataan
Rizal
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Quezon
Polillo Island
Metro Manila

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) is raised in the following areas:

Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Apayao
Cagayan
Abra
Kalinga
Isabela
Mt. Province
Ifugao
La Union
Benguet
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino
Aurora
Mindoro Provinces
Lubang Is.
Marinduque
Romblon
Burias Is.
Masbate
Ticao Is.
Sorsogon

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signals #2 & # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

TS "JUANING" will enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring widespread rains over the Rest of Luzon and Western Visayas.

The public and disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today. — CCSD