Typhoon Marce (international name YINXING) has strengthened further, now classified as a typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts reaching 150 km/h.
Located approximately 590 km east of Baler, Aurora as of 10:00 AM, Marce is moving west-northwest at a brisk 30 km/h, intensifying as it approaches Northern Luzon.
Wind and Rain Warnings
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over parts of Northern Luzon, including Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, and surrounding provinces.
Areas under Signal No. 1 can expect winds of 39-61 km/h, presenting minimal to minor threats to life and property.
Coastal Hazards
A Gale Warning has been raised for Northern Luzon’s northern and eastern seaboards, with waves projected to reach up to 6.0 meters along Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Cagayan’s eastern coastline.
Sea travel in these areas is extremely dangerous, and PAGASA advises all vessels to seek safe harbor until conditions improve.
Forecast and Precautions
Marce’s current track indicates continued west-northwest movement, with a potential westward shift tomorrow, Nov. 6. Winds may increase further, possibly elevating the typhoon to Wind Signal No. 4 if it intensifies.
Residents in affected areas are advised to monitor local weather updates and take precautionary measures, especially those in coastal and mountainous regions at risk for gusts and flooding.
PAGASA advises the public to follow official instructions and closely monitor future updates as Marce’s trajectory and intensity may fluctuate.