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Typhoon GORING Maintains Strength
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Typhoon GORING continues to gain power as it advances northward across the Philippine Sea. The storm's current position, about 260 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, brings sustained winds of 155 km/h near the center and gusts up to 190 km/h. The barometric pressure stands at 950 hPa.
With a forward velocity of 15 km/h, the typhoon's influence spreads, resulting in Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) being raised. TCWS No. 1 is declared for specific Luzon regions, including Batanes, northern and eastern parts of mainland Cagayan, and eastern Isabela. These areas must brace for potent winds.
Furthermore, the Typhoon-fueled Southwest Monsoon will trigger intermittent monsoon rains over the next 72 hours in western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas. Gusty conditions will also be felt in various non-Wind Signal areas. These encompass Aurora, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Camiguin, and much of Zamboanga Peninsula.
In the days ahead, Typhoon GORING is forecasted to alter its course, initially progressing northward or northwestward in the next day and a half, followed by a west-northwestward turn by Wednesday afternoon. The typhoon is likely to near the Bashi Channel and Batanes. There's a potential for Batanes landfall on Wednesday, while the southern part of Taiwan might experience a similar scenario between Wednesday (August 30,2023 ) evening and Thursday (August 31, 2023) morning.
Exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, GORING is set to cross the Taiwan Strait before possibly making landfall in southeastern China on Friday evening or Saturday early morning. Predictions indicate GORING will maintain current strength for 24 hours, followed by gradual intensification preceding its close encounter with the Batanes region.
With a forward velocity of 15 km/h, the typhoon's influence spreads, resulting in Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) being raised. TCWS No. 1 is declared for specific Luzon regions, including Batanes, northern and eastern parts of mainland Cagayan, and eastern Isabela. These areas must brace for potent winds.
Furthermore, the Typhoon-fueled Southwest Monsoon will trigger intermittent monsoon rains over the next 72 hours in western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas. Gusty conditions will also be felt in various non-Wind Signal areas. These encompass Aurora, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Camiguin, and much of Zamboanga Peninsula.
In the days ahead, Typhoon GORING is forecasted to alter its course, initially progressing northward or northwestward in the next day and a half, followed by a west-northwestward turn by Wednesday afternoon. The typhoon is likely to near the Bashi Channel and Batanes. There's a potential for Batanes landfall on Wednesday, while the southern part of Taiwan might experience a similar scenario between Wednesday (August 30,2023 ) evening and Thursday (August 31, 2023) morning.
Exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, GORING is set to cross the Taiwan Strait before possibly making landfall in southeastern China on Friday evening or Saturday early morning. Predictions indicate GORING will maintain current strength for 24 hours, followed by gradual intensification preceding its close encounter with the Batanes region.
Aug 28, 2023
