Post by Admin on Sept 27, 2015 20:23:46 GMT 8
Typhoon DUJUAN (JENNY) gaining strength slowly while moving across the central part of the North Philippine Sea. Its forward track has changed slightly westward...and now pose a serious threat to Northern and Central Taiwan. Based on the latest Global Dynamic Forecast Models (GDFM), DUJUAN will continue to traverse the North Philippine Sea through the next 2 days passing over Ishigakijima-Yaeyama Islands on Monday morning or afternoon (Sep 28)...and shall make landfall over Northern or Central Taiwan on Monday evening or Tuesday morning (Sep 29). Forecast to exit the northern border of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday (Sep 29).
As of 8:00 PM PhT (12:00 GMT) today, Saturday, September 26, 2015, the eye of DUJUAN was located some 734 km ENE of Basco, Batanes [22.0N 128.9E]...with maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness up to 205 kph. It was moving Northwest at 17 kph towards Ishigakijima-Yaeyama-Taiwan Area.
TY DUJUAN (JENNY) continues to remain far away to directly affect any part of the Philippines. However, the Batanes Group of Islands could feel some 20-45 kph winds with light to moderate occasional rains as the outermost rainbands of DUJUAN is likely to be felt over the area. It is also not advisable for fishermen and their small seacrafts to venture out to sea due to the possible large waves that will be generated by this Typhoon.
Meanwhile, the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) which is slightly enhanced by DUJUAN will still bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across Palawan, Western Visayas and Western Mindanao today through the weekend. Residents in hazard-prone areas are advised to take necessary precautions against flashfloods and landslides and keep in touch with your local disaster units.
As of 8:00 PM PhT (12:00 GMT) today, Saturday, September 26, 2015, the eye of DUJUAN was located some 734 km ENE of Basco, Batanes [22.0N 128.9E]...with maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness up to 205 kph. It was moving Northwest at 17 kph towards Ishigakijima-Yaeyama-Taiwan Area.
TY DUJUAN (JENNY) continues to remain far away to directly affect any part of the Philippines. However, the Batanes Group of Islands could feel some 20-45 kph winds with light to moderate occasional rains as the outermost rainbands of DUJUAN is likely to be felt over the area. It is also not advisable for fishermen and their small seacrafts to venture out to sea due to the possible large waves that will be generated by this Typhoon.
Meanwhile, the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) which is slightly enhanced by DUJUAN will still bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across Palawan, Western Visayas and Western Mindanao today through the weekend. Residents in hazard-prone areas are advised to take necessary precautions against flashfloods and landslides and keep in touch with your local disaster units.