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Satellite Image of the Ambo Tropical Depression as of May 11, 2020, 11 p.m. NOAA’s picture
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical depression Ambo maintained its strength on Monday night, May 11, but is expected to escalate into a tropical storm in the next 24 hours.
In an online briefing last Monday at 11 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that Ambo is now 300 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.
It continues to move slowly, heading northwest in the general direction of Bicol and Visayas to the east.
Both continue to have maximum winds of 55 kilometers per hour (km / h) and gusts of up to 70 km / h. But on Tuesday, May 12, it is likely to become a tropical storm, rated at maximum winds of 62-88 km / h. After that, it could also become even stronger in a severe tropical storm.
On Tuesday, Signal No. 1 could already rise in parts of eastern Visayas “in anticipation of potentially strong winds” due to Ambo, PAGASA said. This means that local government units and residents would have a 36-hour wait time to prepare. (READ: Why is it now called tropical cyclone ‘wind’ – and not ‘warning’ – signs?)
Meanwhile, with Ambo still lingering in Mindanao, its valley or expanse will continue to bring scattered light to moderate rain to the island region on Tuesday. Rain can also be heavy at times, which could cause flooding and landslides.
Moderate to rough seas will also be experienced on the eastern shores of Eastern Visayas and Caraga. Anglers and those with small marine vessels are advised not to sail.
PAGASA previously said that Ambo could make landfall at Bicol on Thursday, May 14. It would then cross parts of Luzon, possibly also affecting Metro Manila. A detailed forecast is expected once Ambo is closer to the ground. (READ: QUICK FACTS: tropical cyclones, rain warnings)
Tracking the forecast for Tropical Depression Ambo as of May 11, 2020, 11 p.m. PAGASA’s picture
Both are the Philippines’ first tropical cyclone by 2020. The country receives an average of 20 tropical cyclones per year. (READ: LIST: PAGASA names for tropical cyclones in 2020)
In PAGASA’s climate perspective, he gave the following estimates for the number of tropical cyclones in the next 6 months:
- May – 1 or 2
- June – 1 or 2
- July: from 2 to 4
- August – 2 or 3
- September – 2 or 3
- October – 2 or 3
While preparing for Ambo, the Philippines is also battling the coronavirus outbreak. The number of COVID-19 cases in the country exceeded 11,000 on Monday. – Rappler.com
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