(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 remains raised over parts of Luzon even as “Egay” continued to weaken over the Luzon Strait.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal, in particular, is hoisted over:
Batanes
Cagayan including Babuyan Islands
Apayao
Kalinga
Abra
Ilocos Norte
Northern and central portion of Ilocos Sur (Magsingal, San Esteban, Banayoyo, Burgos, City of Candon, Santiago, San Vicente, Santa Catalina, Lidlidda, Nagbukel, Sinait, San Ildefonso, Galimuyod, City of Vigan, San Emilio, Cabugao, Caoayan, San Juan, Santa, Bantay, Santo Domingo, Santa Maria, Narvacan)
The following areas, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 1:
Isabela
Quirino
Nueva Vizcaya
Mountain Province
Ifugao
Benguet
The rest of Ilocos Sur
La Union
Pangasinan
Aurora
Nueva Ecija
Tarlac
Northern portion of Zambales (Botolan, Iba, Candelaria, Cabangan, Palauig, Santa Cruz, Masinloc)
PAGASA said the center of Typhoon “Egay” is so far 195 kilometers west of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 185 kph.
It is moving northwestward at 15 kph.
According to the weather bureau, the forecast rainfall is generally more in elevated and mountainous areas.
The southwest monsoon will continue to be enhanced by “Egay” and will still bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western portions of Central Luzon and Southern Luzon in the next three days.
“Egay” is forecast to cross the Luzon Strait and the Taiwan Strait throughout the forecast period while gradually accelerating, PAGASA said.
It may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this morning or afternoon.