Typhoon Mina (NANMADOL) PAGASA Severe Weather Bulletin Number 17 issued at 11:00 a.m.,Saturday, 27 August 2011
At 11:00 a.m. today, Tropical Storm "MINA" (NANMADOL) has slowed down after it made landfall over Gonzaga, Cagayan.
Tropical Depression "Mina" is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 90 km Northeast of Tuguegarao City (18.2°N, 122.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and Gustiness of up to 230 kph.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast shows that Mina is moving Northwest at 7 kph.
PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL
Signal No. 4 ( >185 kph winds):
Northern Cagayan
Calayan
Babuyan Group of Islands
Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds):
Isabela
Apayao
Rest of Cagayan
Batanes Group of Islands
Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds):
Northern Aurora
Quirino Ifugao
Mt. Province
Kalinga
Ilocos Norte
Iocos Sur
Abra
Benguet
La Union
Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Vizcaya
Nueva Ecija
Pangasinan
Tarlac
Zambales
3-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
Sunday morning: 80 km North of Aparri, Cagayan
Monday morning: 160 km North of Aparri, Cagayan or 70 km Northwest of Basco, Batanes
Tuesday morning: 155 km North of Basco, Batanes
Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals, Southern Luzon and Visayas 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 15-25 mm per hour within the 600 km diameter of the typhoon.
