Lannie now over Guihulngan, Negros Oriental; 14 areas under Signal 1 –PAGASA

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised over 14 areas as Tropical Depression Lannie moved over Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, PAGASA said Monday.

In its 5 p.m. severe weather bulletin, PAGASA said the center of Lannie was located in the vicinity of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental at 4 p.m. with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 55 kph, and a central pressure of 1002 hPa. It was moving westward at 25 kph.

PAGASA hoisted TCWS No. 1 over:

• the southern portion of Masbate (Pio V. Corpuz, Cataingan, Palanas, Dimasalang, Uson, Mobo, Milagros, Mandaon, Esperanza, Placer, Cawayan, Balud)
• the southern portion of Romblon (Cajidiocan, San Fernando, Magdiwang, Santa Maria, Odiongan, Alcantara, Ferrol, Looc, Santa Fe, San Jose)
• the southern portion of Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Bongabong)
• the southern portion of Occidental Mindoro (Sablayan, Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay)
• the northern portion of Palawan (El Nido, Taytay, Dumaran, Araceli) including Calamian and Cuyo Islands
• Capiz
• Aklan
• Antique
• Iloilo
• Guimaras

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• Negros Occidental
• the northern and central portions of Negros Oriental (Bais City, Mabinay, City of Bayawan, Basay, City of Tanjay, Manjuyod, Bindoy, Ayungon, Tayasan, Jimalalud, La Libertad, City of Guihulngan, Vallehermoso, Canlaon City
• Cebu
• Bohol

Hazards

From Monday to Tuesday morning, PAGASA said moderate to heavy rains would prevail over Western Visayas and MIMAROPA, while light to moderate with, at times, heavy rains would be experienced over CALABARZON, Bicol Region, and Mindanao.

"Under these conditions, scattered flooding (including flash floods) and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps," PAGASA said.

Strong winds with occasional gusts would also be experienced in areas under TCWS No. 1

"This may generally cause up to very light damage to structures and vegetation," PAGASA said.

PAGASA added that the enhanced easterly flow north of the tropical depression could also bring occasional gusts reaching strong breeze to near gale strength over extreme Northern Luzon and the coastal and upland/mountainous areas of the eastern section of Luzon in the next 24 hours.

In the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Lannie would bring moderate to rough seas over the coastal waters of the country, especially in areas under TCWS No. 1.

"These conditions are risky for those using small sea crafts. Mariners are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions," PAGASA warned. — DVM, GMA News