Marce 'weakens further,' Signal No. 3 still raised in 5 areas

Typhoon Marce weakened further on Friday morning but Signal No. 3 remains hoisted in some areas in Luzon, according to the latest weather bulletin of PAGASA. In its 8 a.

m. bulletin, PAGASA placed the following storm warnings in affected areas: Signal No. 2 Signal No.



1 Marce was last spotted 100 kilometers west northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte moving west southwestward 15 at kilometers per hour (kph) with maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 205 kph. “MARCE will continue moving generally westward and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) region this afternoon or evening,” PAGASA said. “MARCE is forecast to continue to weaken for the next days due to the possible dry air intrusion from the prevailing northeasterly wind flow.

Nevertheless, it will remain as a typhoon throughout its passage within the PAR region,” it added. Storm surge PAGASA said there is a “high risk of life-threatening storm surge” in Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and La Union. “There is a high risk of life-threatening storm surge with peak surge heights exceeding 3.

0 m in the next 48 hours over the low-lying or exposed coastal localities of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and La Union,” PAGASA said. Rains Heavy to intense rains are expected over Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur on Friday, according to PAGASA. “Numerous flooding events are likely, especially in areas that are urbanized, low lying, or near rivers.

Landslide likely in moderate to highly susceptible areas,” PAGASA said. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rains may be experienced in La Union, Kalinga, Apayao, and Abra. “Localized flooding is possible mainly in areas that are urbanized, low lying, or near rivers.

Landslide is possible in highly susceptible areas,” PAGASA said. Winds Due to gale force winds, areas under TCWS No. 3 may experience moderate to significant impacts, while TCWS No.

2 areas may experience minor to moderate impacts. Areas under TCWS No. 1 may experience minimal to minor impacts from strong winds.

Due to the northeasterly wind flow and the periphery of Marce, strong to gale-force gusts will affect Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, and Ilocos Region on Friday. Waves A Gale Warning is raised over the seaboards of Northern Luzon, according to PAGASA. Very rough seas (4.

5 to 6.0 meters) are expected over the following coastal waters: “Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside,” PAGASA said.

Rough seas (3.0 to 4.0 meters) may be encountered in the following areas: “Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels,” PAGASA said.

Meanwhile, moderate seas (from 2.0 to 2.5 meters) may be experienced over the following coastal areas: “Mariners of motorbancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions,” PAGASA said.

—VAL, GMA Integrated News.