Here is an update on tropical storm ‘Falcon’ from PAGASA as of 11:00 pm on Staurday, July 29.
In its latest bulletin, state weather bureau PAGASA said that Tropical Storm Falcon will enchance the Southwest Monsoon or hanging habagat, which will bring rain over the western portions of Luzon and Visayas. The agency warned that the forecast rainfall in elevated areas are generally higyer, and might be susceptible to hazards like flooding and landslides. PAGASA, meanwhile, said that the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals in the country is unlikely.
‘Falcon,’ which bears the international name ‘Khanun,’ was last located 1,210 kilometers East of Central Luzon or 1,235 kilometers East of Northern Luzon. The cyclone moves in the North Westward direction. It packs winds of up to 85 kilometers per hour, and gustiness of up to 105 kilometers per hour.
‘Falcon’ is expected to stay within the Philippine Area of Responsibility until late Monday or early Tuesday. By then, it will make its way towards the northern part of Taiwan or southern Japanese islands. Continuing that path, it will be in China by Wednesday, according to forecast maps.