Tropical Depression “Gener” remains on its course toward Northern Luzon, with its center positioned 290 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, as of 4:00 PM today. Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h, gustiness up to 70 km/h, and a central pressure of 996 hPa are recorded, with strong winds extending outward up to 360 km.
The tropical depression is moving northwestward at 10 km/h, prompting the issuance of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 in several provinces, including Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, and others.
Affected areas can expect wind speeds of 39 to 61 km/h, posing minimal to minor threats to life and property.
Residents in these regions are also warned of potential heavy rainfall and enhanced strong winds due to the Southwest Monsoon, particularly over Batanes, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao in the coming days.
Coastal Hazards and Sea Conditions
Gale Warnings have been raised across several coastal waters, including those of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to avoid sea travel, as sea conditions range from moderate to rough.
Track and Intensity Outlook
Tropical Depression “Gener” is expected to make landfall in the Isabela or Aurora region tonight or tomorrow morning, with potential emergence over the coastal waters of La Union or Pangasinan by late morning. It may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between late tomorrow evening and Wednesday morning. Intensification into a tropical storm remains possible as it traverses the West Philippine Sea.
Authorities are urging residents and local disaster risk management offices to prepare for potential impacts, including wind damage and heavy rainfall, and to closely monitor official weather advisories.