01/11/2022
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 4
Tropical Storm (BANYAN)
Issued at 5:00 AM, 01 November 2022
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 AM today
“QUEENIE” MOVES WESTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA EAST OF MINDANAO
• Location of Center (4:00 AM):
The center of Tropical Storm “QUEENIE” was estimated based on all available data at 490 km East of Davao City (7.4°N, 130.1°E)
• Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 80 km/h, and central pressure of 1000 hPa
• Present Movement:
Westward at 20 km/h
• Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong to gale-force winds extend outwards up to 180 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
**No Wind Signals currently in effect**
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall
• Tonight through tomorrow: Moderate to heavy rains possible over Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands. Light to moderate with at times heavy rains possible over Eastern Visayas, Davao Oriental, and the rest of Caraga Region.
• Thursday: Light to moderate with at times heavy rains possible over Caraga, Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, and Bicol Region.
• Under these conditions, flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazard as identified in hazard maps and in localities with significant antecedent rainfall.
Severe Winds
Despite the weakening scenario within the forecast period, the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals is not ruled out over the eastern portion of Caraga and in some areas in Eastern Visayas today. Per latest track and intensity forecast, the highest wind signal that will likely be hoisted is Wind Signal No. 1.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
In the next 24 hours, under the influence of QUEENIE, moderate to rough seas (1.5 to 3.0 m) may prevail over the eastern seaboard of Mindanao.