PAGASA Says Tropical Depression Jenny Intensifies Into Tropical Storm
PAGASA LATEST UPDATE – The state weather bureau reported that Tropical Storm Jenny may enhance the southwest monsoon.
On Saturday (September 30, 2023), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather update in the country. Tropical Storm Jenny will affect the country’s weather conditions.
PAGASA reported that Tropical Depression Jenny has intensified into a tropical storm. It was spotted 1,145 km east of Central Luzon. Jenney has maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 80 kph.
Jenny may enhance the Southwest Monsoon. No tropical cyclone wind signals were raised in any parts of the country. However, it is expected to intensify into a severe tropical storm on Sunday and develop into a typhoon late Monday or on Tuesday (October 3).
“Tropical Storm JENNY is not directly affecting the country at this time. However, due to the proximity of the track forecast to Extreme Northern Luzon, heavy rainfall over Batanes and Babuyan Islands may be experienced on Tuesday or Wednesday,” PAGASA said.
Gusty conditions are expected over Palawan, Romblon, most of Visayas, and Dinagat Islands on Sunday (October 1) and most of Mimaropa Visayas, and Dinagat Islands on Monday (October 2).
Meanwhile, the coastal water condition over the coastal waters of Extreme Northern Luzon and northern mainland Cagayan will be moderate to rough, according to the weather agency.
“Mariners of motor bancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels,” PAGASA added.
The weather agency warned the public of possible flash floods and landslides during severe thunderstorms.
