Storm surge warning up for 27 areas in Visayas, Mindanao

The state weather bureau on Sunday issued a storm surge warning for several areas in Visayas and Mindanao as Tropical Storm Tino entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday morning.

At 2 p.m., PAGASA said a high risk of storm surge may occur in the next 48 hours in the following areas:

Estimated Storm Surge Heights: More Than 3 Meters

• Eastern Samar

Estimated Storm Surge Heights: 2.1-3 Meters

• Dinagat Islands,
• Eastern Samar,
• Leyte,
• Northern Samar,
• Samar (Western Samar),
• Surigao Del Norte

Estimated Storm Surge Heights: 1-2 Meters

• Agusan Del Norte,
• Biliran,
• Bohol,
• Camiguin,
• Capiz,
• Cebu,
• Guimaras,
• Iloilo,
• Leyte,
• Masbate,
• Misamis Oriental,
• Negros Occidental,
• Negros Oriental,
• Northern Samar,
• Samar (Western Samar),
• Siquijor,
• Sorsogon,
• Southern Leyte,
• Surigao Del Norte,
• Surigao Del Sur

“There is a possibility of inundation from rising sea water along with high waves in the low-lying coastal communities (in the above-stated provinces/ municipalities),” PAGASA said.

“There is a possibility of inundation from rising sea water along with high waves in the low-lying coastal communities,” it added.

According to PAGASA’s 11 a.m. weather bulletin, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands and Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands are under Signal No. 1. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News