Bagyong Mina - PAGASA Weather Update August 28, 3 p.m.

Bagyong Mina (NANMADOL) PAGASA Severe Weather Bulletin Number 21 issued at 11:00 a.m.,Sunday, 28 August 2011









At 11:00 a.m. today, Bagyong "MINA" (NANMADOL) has accelerated slightly and still continues to move North Northwestward.



Bagyong "Mina" is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 60 km West of Basco, Batanes (20.5°N, 121.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and Gustiness of up to 150 kph.





PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL



Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds):



Batanes Group of Island





Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds):



Babuyan Group of Islands

Calayan Group of Islands

Ilocos Norte





Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):



Cagayan

Apayao

Abra

Ilocos Sur





2-DAY WEATHER FORECAST



Monday morning: 260 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes



Tuesday morning: 530 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes





Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere now lowered.



Residents in low lying and mountainous areas particularly the western section of Northern and Central Luzon are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.



Estimated rainfall amount is from 10-20 mm per hour within the 550 km diameter of the typhoon.