TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 4 Tropical Storm #IndayPH (MUIFA) Issued at 5:00 PM, 08 September 2022

Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 PM today

TROPICAL STORM “INDAY” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE WESTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA

Location of Center (4:00 PM) The center of Tropical Storm “INDAY” was estimated based on all available data at 1,045 km East of Northern Luzon (17.2°N, 131.6°E)

Intensity Maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and central pressure of 1000 hPa

Present Movement Westward at 20 km/h

Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds Strong winds extend outwards up to 310 km from the center

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall Tropical Storm INDAY is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall in the country throughout the forecast period.

Severe Winds The latest forecast scenario for INDAY shows that the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals over any land area in the country remains unlikely.

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS INDAY may bring moderate to rough seas over the seaboards of Extreme Northern Luzon (1.5 to 3.5 m) beginning on Saturday. These conditions may be risky for those using small seacrafts. Mariners are advised to monitor for updates, take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions during the said period.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK • INDAY is forecast to move generally northwestward over the Philippine Sea before turning west northwestward on Sunday towards the vicinity of the Ryukyu Islands. On the track forecast, INDAY may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday or Monday. By Monday afternoon, the tropical cyclone will turn slowly northwestward to northward as it moves towards the East China Sea. • This tropical cyclone is forecast to reach severe tropical storm category within 24 hours and may intensify further as it tracks the favorable environment of the Philippine Sea. The possibility of a rapid intensification within the forecast period is not ruled out.

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 11:00 PM today.

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