The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised storm signal no. 2 over the Samar provinces and the Bicol provinces of Catanduanes, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon.
Storm winds ranging from 60 kph to 100 kph will blow over these provinces. ‘Chedeng’ was spotted 365 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar as of 4:00am Wednesday.
PAGASA raised storm signal no. 1 over Marinduque, Masbate, Burias Island, Ticao Island, Southern Quezon, Polillo Island, and Biliran Island. These areas will have storm winds 45 kph to 60 kph strong.
‘Chedeng’ has slowed down to 13 kilometers per hour (kph) but has maintained its west northwest direction and top center winds strength of 115 kph.
PAGASA said ‘Chedeng’ will enhance the southwest monsoon, which will bring rains over the Visayas and Mindanao.
Late Tuesday night, ‘Chedeng’ was at a pace of 17 kph and was forecast to reach Isabela or Cagayan by Thursday evening. - Earl Rosero/HS
