Super Typhoon 'Yolanda' PAGASA latest Weather Update

According to the latest PAGASA weather bulletin, Typhoon "YOLANDA" has maintained its intensity as it threatens Eastern Visayas.

At 10:00 a.m. 07 November 2013, the eye of Typhoon "YOLANDA" was located based on all available data at 637 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur or 738 km Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern (8.9°N, 132.1°E ).

Yolanda, after hitting Guiuan, is expected to traverse the provinces of Leyte, Biliran, Northern tip of Cebu, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Romblon, Semirara Island, Southern part of Mindoro then Busuanga and will exit the Philippine landmass (Saturday Morning) towards the West Philippine Sea.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 10.0 - 30.0 mm per hour (Heavy - Intense) within the 600 km diameter of the Typhoon.

Sea travel is risky over the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon and over the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon.

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signal #3,#2 & #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under signal #3 and #2 are alerted against storm surges which may reach up to 7-meter wave height.

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