
The tropical depression east of Northern Luzon has entered the Philippine area of responsibility at 12 noon on Thursday, Oct. 13, and was named “Neneng,” said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA will issue its first bulletin on Neneng at 5 p.m.
In its 11 a.m. cyclone advisory, PAGASA said that the tropical depression will approach the extreme Northern Luzon in the next few days.
“This tropical cyclone may intensify while moving over the Philippine Sea and may reach tropical storm category by Saturday (Oct. 15). The possibility of further intensification prior to its close approach to extreme Northern Luzon is not ruled out,” it said.
PAGASA pointed out that there is a “high likelihood” that tropical cyclone wind signals will be hoisted over Batanes and several provinces in Northern Luzon.
“The highest possible wind signal that may be hoisted is Wind Signal No. 2,” it said.
“The passage of this tropical cyclone over extreme Northern Luzon may bring heavy rainfall over the area beginning Saturday (Oct. 15),” it added.