Bagyong Juaning PAGASA Update July 26, 5 p.m.

At 4:00 p.m. today, Tropical Storm "JUANING" has slightly intensified as it moves toward Quezon area and increases its threat to Southern and Central Luzon.

Tropical Depression "Juaning" is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 50 km Northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte ( 14.4°N, 123.4°E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that Tropical Depression "Juaning" is moving West Northwest at 15 kph.

PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds):

Camarines Provinces
Albay
Catanduanes
Pangasinan
Nueva Ecija
Zambales
Pampanga
Tarlac
Bulacan
Bataan
Rizal
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Quezon
Polillo Island
Metro Manila


Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):

Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Apayao
Cagayan
Abra
Kalinga
Isabela
Mt. Province
Ifugao
La Union
Benguet
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino
Aurora
Mindoro Provinces
Lubang Is.
Marinduque
Romblon
Burias Is.
Masbate
Ticao Is.
Sorsogon


Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signals #2 & # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Tropical Storm "JUANING" will enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring widespread rains over the Rest of Luzon and Western Visayas.