LPA intensifies into TD Queenie; signal 1 over parts of Vis-Min

The low-pressure area east of Surigao del Sur intensified into a tropical depression Wednesday morning and was locally codenamed Queenie, state weather agency PAGASA said.

In its 7:30 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Queenie was estimated at 260 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur or at 310 km east-southeast of Surigao City as of 7 a.m.

Queenie packed maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and is forecast to move west-northwest at 25 kph.

PAGASA said Queenie is expected to be at 290 km west of Surigao City Thursday morning and at 95 km west of Puerto Princesa by Friday morning.

By Saturday morning, it is expected to be at 705 km northwest of Puerto Princesa.

Signal No. 1 was hoisted over:

Visayas

Mindanao

PAGASA said Queenie may bring rainfall of 7 to 15 mm per hour (moderate to heavy) within its 300-km diameter.

It advised residents in low-lying and mountainous areas under Storm Signal No. 1 as well as the rest of Mindanao against possible flash floods and landslides.

Fisherfolk and those with small sea craft were advised not to venture out over the eastern seaboard of Visayas and Mindanao. — Joel Locsin /LBG, GMA News