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Advocates Philippines
Falcon Intensifies As It Accelerates Northward Over The Philippine Sea
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Tropical storm Falcon is gaining strength and moving swiftly northward over the Philippine Sea. The latest update places the center of the storm approximately 1,205 km east of Central Luzon, with maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center and gusts reaching up to 90 km/h. The central pressure has been recorded at 995 hpa.
Current projections indicate that Falcon is steadily intensifying and is expected to continue doing so within the next three days. Forecasters predict that it will attain typhoon status tomorrow afternoon or evening, reaching its peak intensity by late Monday or early Tuesday.
As Falcon advances northward at a speed of 20 km/h, it poses potential risks to areas along its path. Strong to gale-force winds, extending up to 700 km from the storm's center, may impact the western portions of Luzon and Visayas due to the enhanced Southwest Monsoon. Residents in these regions are advised to remain vigilant and prepared for occasional monsoon rains during the weekend.
Thankfully, the current forecast suggests that Falcon will remain over the Philippine Sea and will stay far from the Philippine landmass throughout the forecast period. The storm's expected track indicates that it may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between Monday evening and Tuesday morning, potentially sparing the country from direct landfall.
However, as Falcon's circulation continues to consolidate, there is a possibility of shifts in the track forecast in the coming advisories or bulletins. Authorities are closely monitoring its movements to provide timely updates and ensure public safety.
Beyond the PAR region, Falcon is projected to turn west-northwestward, approaching the Okinawa islands of the Ryukyu Archipelago. The storm is expected to make a close pass or landfall in this area between Monday evening and Tuesday morning before moving over the East China Sea towards the East Coast of China.
Current projections indicate that Falcon is steadily intensifying and is expected to continue doing so within the next three days. Forecasters predict that it will attain typhoon status tomorrow afternoon or evening, reaching its peak intensity by late Monday or early Tuesday.
As Falcon advances northward at a speed of 20 km/h, it poses potential risks to areas along its path. Strong to gale-force winds, extending up to 700 km from the storm's center, may impact the western portions of Luzon and Visayas due to the enhanced Southwest Monsoon. Residents in these regions are advised to remain vigilant and prepared for occasional monsoon rains during the weekend.
Thankfully, the current forecast suggests that Falcon will remain over the Philippine Sea and will stay far from the Philippine landmass throughout the forecast period. The storm's expected track indicates that it may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between Monday evening and Tuesday morning, potentially sparing the country from direct landfall.
However, as Falcon's circulation continues to consolidate, there is a possibility of shifts in the track forecast in the coming advisories or bulletins. Authorities are closely monitoring its movements to provide timely updates and ensure public safety.
Beyond the PAR region, Falcon is projected to turn west-northwestward, approaching the Okinawa islands of the Ryukyu Archipelago. The storm is expected to make a close pass or landfall in this area between Monday evening and Tuesday morning before moving over the East China Sea towards the East Coast of China.
Jul 29, 2023
