TS DANTE. PAGASA weather forecaster Chris Perez says Tropical Storm Dante is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on June 6, during a press conference on Monday (May 31, 2021). He added that PAGASA does not expect 'Dante' to make landfall. (Screenshot from PAGASA's Facebook page)
MANILA – Tropical Storm (TS) Dante slightly intensified as it moves towards the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced Monday noon.
In a press conference, PAGASA weather forecaster Chris Perez said 'Dante' now packs maximum sustained winds of 75 km. per hour (kph) near the center, and gustiness up to 90 kph.
'Dante' was last seen 515 km east northeast of Davao City, or 445 km. east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is moving northwestward at 20 kph.
"Based on (Dante's) forecast track, we don't expect it to make landfall," Perez said.
On Wednesday, "Dante" is expected to be 265 km. east of Legazpi, Albay, and may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday, he added.
Perez said at present, no gale warning and tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) were issued.
"However, those in Eastern Visayas and the eastern section of Mindanao should avoid venturing out to the seas. Moderate to rough seas are expected due to the tropical storm," Perez said.
PAGASA forecasts light to moderate, with at times heavy rains to continue over Caraga, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Bukidnon, and Misamis Oriental.
Isolated to scattered floods and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas highly susceptible to these hazards.
Nearby areas may also experience flooding in the absence of such rainfall occurrence due to surface runoff of river channels, PAGASA reiterated.
The hoisting of TCWS over any part of the country remains less likely, PAGASA said. (PNA)
