Tropical Storm "Basyang" remains strong and is accelerating as it nears eastern Mindanao, with tropical cyclone wind signals now raised in multiple areas nationwide.
As of 8:00 a.m., the state weather agency reported that the center of the storm was last located about 385 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.
Forecasters said Basyang may make its first landfall over Surigao del Sur between tonight and early Friday morning, February 6.
"Basyang may further intensify prior to its initial landfall. It will then slightly weaken as it interacts with the landmass but it will likely remain a tropical storm. Further weakening into a tropical depression is forecast by Saturday and will be downgraded into a low pressure area by Monday (09 February)," the state weather bureau said.
It could make a second landfall over Negros Oriental tomorrow afternoon, before potentially affecting Palawan on Saturday, February 7.
Basyang is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h, and is moving west-southwestward at 20 km/h.
Authorities warned that strong winds and heavy rainfall may be experienced even outside areas directly along the storm’s forecast track, raising the risk of flooding, landslides, and rough sea conditions.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2
Mindanao
- Surigao del Norte, including Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands
- Surigao del Sur
- Extreme northern portion of Davao Oriental (Boston)
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
- Misamis Oriental
- Northern portion of Bukidnon (including Impasug-Ong, Manolo Fortich, Malaybalay City, and nearby towns)
- Northeastern portion of Lanao del Norte (Iligan City)
- Northeastern portion of Misamis Occidental
- Camiguin
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1
Luzon
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Cuyo Islands
Visayas
- Southern portion of Eastern Samar
- Southern portion of Samar
- Biliran
- Leyte
- Southern Leyte
- Bohol
- Cebu
- Siquijor
- Negros Oriental
- Negros Occidental
- Guimaras
- Iloilo
- Capiz
- Aklan
- Antique
Mindanao
- Dinagat Islands
- Northern and central portions of Davao Oriental
- Davao de Oro
- Davao del Norte
- Northern portion of Davao del Sur, including Davao City
- Remaining areas of Bukidnon
- Northern portion of Cotabato
- Lanao del Sur
- Northern portion of Maguindanao del Norte
- Remaining areas of Lanao del Norte
- Remaining areas of Misamis Occidental
- Eastern and central portions of Zamboanga del Norte
- Northern and central portions of Zamboanga del Sur
- Northern portion of Zamboanga Sibugay
The public is advised to continue monitoring updates particularly the residents in affected areas are advised to secure loose objects, avoid unnecessary travel, and remain alert for further advisories, as conditions may rapidly change while Basyang continues to move closer to land.
