Track of Tropical Depression Crising (PAGASA)
MANILA – Tropical Depression (TD) Crising is now in the vicinity of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, and is forecast to bring rains over parts of Mindanao, the weather bureau said Friday.
In its 8 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said "Crising" accelerated, moving west-northwestward at 15 kph. It packs maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 75 kph.
Light to moderate, with at times heavy rains may be experienced over the Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Cotabato, Maguindanao, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Misamis Occidental.
Isolated flash flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible during heavy or prolonged rainfall, PAGASA said.
Meanwhile, tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 was hoisted over the southeastern portion of Negros Oriental (Dumaguete City, Valencia, Sibulan, Santa Catalina, Siaton, Zamboanguita, Dauin, Bacong) and Siquijor; the western portion of Misamis Oriental (Jasaan, Villanueva, Tagoloan, Cagayan de Oro City, Opol, City of El Salvador, Alubijid, Manticao, Lugait, Naawan, Initao, Libertad, Gitagum, Laguindingan), the western portion of Bukidnon (Manolo Fortich, Sumilao, Pangantucan, Kalilangan, Talakag, Baungon, Libona), the northwestern portion of Cotabato (Banisilan, Alamada), the northern portion of Maguindanao (Matanog, Barira, Buldon), Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, the northeastern portion of Zamboanga del Sur (Midsalip, Sominot, Dumingag, Molave, Mahayag, Josefina, Tambulig, Ramon Magsaysay, Aurora, Tukuran, Labangan), and the northeastern portion of Zamboanga del Norte (Sergio Osmeña Sr., Katipunan, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Jose Dalman, Manukan, Dipolog City, Polanco, Piñan, Mutia, Dapitan City, Sibutad, Rizal, La Libertad).
Strong breeze conditions, moderate to rough seas are likely over these areas. Mariners of small seacraft are advised not to venture out over the waters in these areas, PAGASA. (PNA)
