In its bulletin issued at 11 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) spotted Tropical Storm Falcon 1,315 kilometers (km) east of Central Luzon.
PAGASA said 'Falcon' was moving westward with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph and gustiness of up to 80 kph.
PAGASA: Raising of wind signals still unlikely as 'Falcon' decelerates
Jul 29, 2023 06:28 AM
At a glance
Hoisting of wind signals remained unlikely as Tropical Storm (TS) Falcon decelerated upon moving westward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said on Saturday, July 29.
Photo credit to PAGASA
From 15 kilometers per hour (kph) at 5 a.m. forecast, it slowed to 10 kph at 11 a.m., report.
In its bulletin issued at 11 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) spotted the tropical storm 1,315 kilometers (km) east of Central Luzon.
It was moving westward with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph and gustiness of up to 80 kph.
'Habagat' brings gusty condition
Due to enhanced southwest monsoon or "habagat," PAGASA said the following areas will experience gusty weather conditions.
On July 29, places such as Zambales, Bataan, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Romblon, and most areas of CALABARZON, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas experienced gusty weather.
However, Metro Manila and Pampanga will add to the list on July 30, while on July 31, PAGASA forecasted Northern Samar will encounter the same weather condition. (Sonny Daanoy)