Storm signal No. 1 up in 3 provinces

The low-pressure area monitored by the weather bureau over Virac, Catanduanes developed yesterday into Tropical Depression Jolina.

Storm signal No. 1 has been raised over southern Cagayan, Isabela and northern Aurora.

At 5 p.m. yesterday, the center of Jolina was estimated at 540 kilometers east of Casiguran, Aurora with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometer per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 60 kph.

It is forecast to move westnorthwest at 17 kph, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

PAGASA said estimated rainfall amount is from moder- ate to heavy within the 300 km diameter of the storm.

“It is expected to further intensify before making landfall over Northern Luzon tonight or early morning tomorrow.”

The weather bureau also noted in its weather bulletin that the southwest monsoon will continue to affect the western section of Luzon.

Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon and Visayas will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and possible occasionally heavy rains, gusty winds and lightning due to thunderstorms.

PAGASA added that partly cloudy to cloudy skies except for isolated light to occasionally heavy rains, gusty winds and lightning will prevail over the rest of the country.