Forecast track and intensity for Tropical Depression Basyang (PAGASA)
5 a.m., Feb. 4
The center of Tropical Depression Basyang was estimated at 895 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao.
PAGASA said Basyang will move generally west-southwestward before turning west to west-northwest, with landfall expected over eastern Mindanao between Thursday evening, Feb. 5, and Friday morning, Feb. 6.
The weather disturbance may strengthen into a tropical storm over the Philippine Sea but is expected to weaken after landfall and be downgraded into a low pressure area by Monday, Feb. 9.
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8 p.m., Feb. 3
Tropical Depression Basyang entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Tuesday evening and was last located 965 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao.
It is expected to move generally west-southwestward before turning west to west-northwest, with landfall possible over eastern Mindanao or the southern portion of Eastern Visayas late Thursday or early Friday, Feb. 5 or 6.
PAGASA said the weather disturbance may strengthen into a tropical storm over the Philippine Sea before weakening again due to land interaction.
Signal No. 1 is expected to be raised over Caraga, with the highest possible warning during its passage at Signal No. 2.
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