WEATHER UPDATE — According to the Philippines Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)’s latest weather update, the center of the eye of Typhoon “JENNY” {KOINU} was estimated based on all available data at 360 km East of Basco, Batanes (20.2°N, 125.4°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 205 km/h at 3:OO AM today. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. Southwest Monsoon affects Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

PAGASA Weather Update Today – October 3, 2023

According to PAGASA’s weather forecast today (October 3, 2023), Batanes will experience stormy weather conditions caused by Typhoon Jenny. Possible flooding or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Minor to moderate threat to lives and properties due to strong winds.

Meanwhile, Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, and Ilocos Norte, will experience rains with gusty winds caused by the typhoon. Possible flooding or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Minimal to minor threat to lives and properties due to strong winds.

As for Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, the rest of Ilocos Region, the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Cagayan Valley, people will likely experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by the trough of typhoon Jenny. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to, at times, heavy rains.

Metro Manila, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, the rest of Central Luzon, and the rest of CALABARZON will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by Southwest Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to, at times, heavy rains.

With the rest of the country, there are partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by a trough of the typhoon or localized thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.

According to PAGASA’s Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Condition, Extreme Northern Luzon has strong wind speeds from north to northwest with rough coastal water  (2.8 to 6.0 meters).

Meanwhile, the rest of Northern Luzon has moderate to strong wind speeds directed from northwest to southwest with moderate to rough (1.2 to 3.7 meters) coastal water conditions. 

On the other hand, the rest of Luzon has light to moderate wind speeds directed from the southwest with slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.5 meters) coastal water conditions.

Tropical Cycle Wind Signal Today

Typhoon Signal Update: Typhoon Jenny (KOINU) Signal #1

A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 39-61 kph or intermittent rains may be expected within 36 hours.

• Ilocos Norte
• Apayao 
• Abra 
• Kalinga
• Quirino
• Isabela 
• Cagayan 
• Quezon 
• Rizal

Typhoon Signal Update: Typhoon Jenny (KOINU) Signal #2

A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 62 kph up to 88 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours.

• Batanes

Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon “JENNY” {KOINU} was estimated based on all available data at 360 km East of Basco, Batanes (20.2°N, 125.4°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 205 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. Southwest Monsoon affects Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The 12-hour rainfall forecast is light to moderate rains and thunderstorms.

WATERCOURSES STILL LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED :

• Isabela 
• Cagayan 
• Ifugao 
• Benguet 
• Apayao 
• Abra 
• La Union
• Pangasinan 
• Ilocos Norte
• Ilocos Sur
• Quezon 
• Cavite 
• Rizal 
• Occidental Mindoro
• Oriental Mindoro
• Palawan 
• Antique 
• Iloilo 
• Negros Occidental

The 12-hour rainfall forecast is moderate to occasionally heavy rains.

• Aurora 
• Bataan 
• Zambales 

People living near the mountain slopes and in the low-lying areas of the above-mentioned river systems and the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils concerned are still advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

Source: (PAGASA)

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