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29 Nov 2019 / Philippines

Typhoon Kammuri strengthens

Typhoon Kammuri has gained more strength while moving slowly northwestward. It is expected to pass through the Metro Manila area by 3 or 4 December but may already start affecting the area (with wind probabilities similar to Signal 1) by the afternoon of 2 December.

At 10.00 hours local time, the eye of the storm was estimated to be 1,470 km east of Southern Luzon at 14.2 deg. N, 137.8 deg. E, with 140 km/h near the centre and gusts up to 170 km/h.

Manila Harbour Centre Port Terminal, Inc. will suspend all discharging operations and may order the transfer to anchorage of all the vessels at berth. Hence, please anticipate for the terminal's issuance of formal shifting orders for the expected vessel movement as we continue to monitor the direction of the subject typhoon.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1 may be raised over the eastern portion of the Bicol Region-Eastern Visayas area on Sunday (1 December). Cancellation of maritime travel may be experienced over these areas. Steady intensification is likely throughout the forecast period. The intensification of Kammuri into a Super Typhoon is less likely at this time but not ruled out. It may bring moderate to heavy rains and thunderstorms starting on 2 December over Bicol Region and Samar provinces. Most of the areas in Central Luzon, Bicol Region, Southern Luzon, and Metro Manila will experience strong winds and heavy rains on 3 and 4 December.

For the latest updates and information about operations in the Philippines, contact GAC Philippines at [email protected]

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