The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Saturday raised Signal No. 3 over portions of Cagayan and Isabela, as Typhoon “Goring” steadily intensifies as it moves southwestward over the sea east of Cagayan.
In its latest weather bulletin, PAGASA said Goring was last spotted 145 kilometers per hour (kph) East Northeast of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of 190 kph.
PAGASA raised Signal No. 3 over the northeastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana) and the extreme eastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan).
While Signal No. 2, where PAGASA said winds of greater than 62 kph and up to 88 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours, was also raised over the eastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, San Mariano, Ilagan City, Maconacon, Cabagan, Tumauini, San Pablo); eastern portion of Cagayan (Peñablanca, Baggao, Gattaran, Lal-Lo, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Buguey); and the northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran).
Also PAGASA, placed under Signal No. 1, where winds of 39 to 61 kph or intermittent rains may be expected in at least 36 hours over the Batanes; the rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands; Central portion of Aurora (Dinalungan, Dipaculao); Quirino; the rest of Isabela; Apayao; eastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Quezon, Diadi, Bagabag, Solano, Villaverde); eastern portion of Ifugao (Lamut, Lagawe, Hingyon, Banaue, Mayoyao, Aguinaldo, Alfonso Lista); eastern portion of Mountain Province (Barlig, Natonin, Paracelis); and Kalinga.
PAGASA said moderate to significant impacts from storm-force winds may be experienced within the areas under Wind Signal No. 3.
Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 2 is in effect while minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are also possible within any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 1 is hoisted.
Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon enhanced by “Goring” will bring occasional or monsoon rains over the western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas over the next three days.
This weather condition will also bring gusty conditions over the following areas not under any Wind Signal, especially in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds including Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, and Camiguin on Sunday.
On Monday, gusty conditions will prevail in Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Camiguin, and most of Zamboanga Peninsula.
PAGASA said a Gale Warning is in effect for the northern and eastern coastal waters of Luzon.
Thus, sea travel is risky for certain types or tonnage of vessels over these areas.
Typhoon “Goring” is forecast to move generally southward to southeastward in the next 24 hours before turning east-northeastward to northeastward on Monday.
Afterward, the typhoon will exit its looping path and move northwestward on Tuesday toward the sea east of Taiwan while moving at a consistent pace.
Due to the highly favorable environment, PAGASA said “Goring” is forecast to steadily intensify throughout most of the forecast period and may reach the super typhoon category on Monday.
PAGASA noted that the upwelling of cooler waters due to its slow movement will limit further intensification of “Goring” by late Monday or early Tuesday.