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Tropical Depression Ramil Brings Rough Seas to Quezon Province

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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has suspended sea travel in the easternmost part of Quezon province due to rough sea conditions caused by Tropical Depression Ramil. The suspension was announced by the PCG-Southern Quezon station, citing the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 and the potential effects of inclement weather. The PCG has warned all vessels to be extra vigilant and take precautionary measures, with voyage suspension until further notice. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has raised TCWS No. 1 in parts of Luzon and the Visayas, warning of strong winds and the possibility of Ramil intensifying into a tropical storm or severe tropical storm.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended sea travel in the easternmost part of Quezon province due to rough sea conditions caused by Tropical Depression Ramil.
  • The suspension was announced by the PCG-Southern Quezon station, citing the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 and the potential effects of inclement weather.
  • The PCG has warned all vessels to be extra vigilant and take precautionary measures, with voyage suspension until further notice.
  • The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has raised TCWS No. 1 in parts of Luzon and the Visayas, warning of strong winds of 39 to 61 kph within the next 36 hours.
  • Pagasa has warned that Ramil may intensify into a tropical storm or severe tropical storm before making landfall.
  • The weather bureau also warned that Ramil may pass close to Catanduanes by Saturday morning or afternoon and could make landfall in Aurora.

Statistics:

  • The suspension involves all vessels plying the route within the easternmost portion of Quezon province (Tagkawayan).
  • The PCG has issued a public notice signed by Ensign Mario Rey Vics, commander of PCG-Southern Quezon.
  • Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was raised in parts of Luzon and the Visayas by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
  • The 5 a.m. bulletin by Pagasa issued warned of strong winds of 39 to 61 kph within the next 36 hours.
  • The weather bureau predicts that Ramil may intensify into a tropical storm or severe tropical storm before making landfall.
  • Pagasa has warned that Ramil may pass close to Catanduanes by Saturday morning or afternoon.

Sources:

  • Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) - "Public Notice" signed by Ensign Mario Rey Vics, commander of PCG-Southern Quezon.
  • Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) - 5 a.m. bulletin issued on Tropical Depression Ramil.

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