Tropical Storm 03w (Bebing) gains more strength as it moves toward Bicol-Eastern Luzon area

Tropical Storm 03W (Bebeng)

• 12.8N 126.8E
• 200 km. East of Catarman, Northern Samar
• currently moving northwestward @ 15 kph
• maximum winds: 65 kph
• gustiness winds: 83 kph
• minimum sea level presure: 996 mb
• maximum sea wave height: 14 feet

Tropical Storm 03W consolidates more strength as it moves closer to Bicol region today. Numerical weather forecast models supports the possible intensification within the next 12-24 hours as it moves NW-WNW heading Eastern Luzon early this week. This system is expected to move closer near Catanduanes this Sunday morning with a maximum winds of 75 kph near the center. Due to its favorable condition also, intensification
is anticipated as it moves NW-ward within the next 24 hours heading toward Isabela-Cagayan area.While on Tuesday, the said disturbance will gradually losing it's strength while transversing the mountainous terrain in Northern Luzon.

Tropical Storm 03W's big circulation while gathering more strength with it's improved rainbands affecting Bicol region, Eastern Visayas, and Northeastern Mindanao including Southern Luzon.

Residents along the affected area must implement proper precautionary measures against landslides, flash floods and mudslides.

Tropical Disturbance 94W

• 1.3N 144.5E
• 1300 km. SE of Palau 
• maximum winds: 28 kph
• gustiness winds: 37 kph
• minimum sea level pressure: 1010 mb