Nika is getting weaker, she will leave PAR on Tuesday afternoon
Strong Tropical Storm Nika continues to weaken and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday afternoon, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
After crossing Dilasag, Aurora, and making landfall in Northern Luzon on Monday, Tropical Storm Nika weakened from a typhoon to a strong typhoon on Monday evening.
Nika now has sustained winds of 95 km/h near the center, with gustiness of up to 115 km/h, according to the weather advisory issued by PAGASA on Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The typhoon is located 225 km West Northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (18.8 °N, 118.5 °E) and is moving to the Northwest at a speed of 10 km/h.
PAGASA reported that if Nika maintains its current speed, it is expected to exit PAR on Tuesday afternoon. However, its rain bands will still directly affect parts of Luzon, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the affected areas.
Air Signal No. 1 is still active in areas including the northern part of Ilocos Norte (Sarrat, Piddig, Bangui, Vintar, Burgos, Pagudpud, Bacarra, Adams, Pasuquin, Carrasi, San Nicolas, Dumalneg, Laoag City), the northern part of Apayao (Luna, Calanasan) , the northwestern part of Cagayan (Abulug, Pamplona, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Claveria), and the northwestern part of the Babuyan Islands (Islands of Calayan, Dalupiri, and Fuga).
PAGASA warns that winds of 39-61 km/h are expected in these areas within the next 36 hours. Moderate to high risk structural damage is possible.
Moderate to heavy rain, ranging from 50 to 100 mm, is also expected in these areas in the next 24 hours. PAGASA warns that this could lead to flooding in low-lying and urban areas, as well as possible landslides in high-risk areas. – Edg Adrian A. Eva
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