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MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Odette (international codename Usagi) is still a threat to north Luzon despite being almost stationary Tuesday afternoon, September 17.
Odette was spotted 815 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City (17.5°N, 130.5°E) as of 4 pm, changing little from its earlier position Tuesday morning.
The weather system is carrying maximum winds of up to 65 km/h near the center and gusts of up to 80 km/h, state weather bureau PAGASA said in its 5 pm bulletin.
Heavy to intense rainfall (15-20 mm/h) is estimated within the system’s 350 km diameter, the bureau said.
Odette is forecast to remain almost stationary within the next 24 to 36 hours, causing PAGASA to lift the public storm warning signal #1 over Cagayan province.
It is forecast to be 790 km east of Tuguegarao by Wednesday afternoon, September 18.
Despite being far from land, Odette will affect weather in parts of the country. It is still expected to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing rain to the country’s western seaboard.
The next bulletin for Odette will be at 11 pm. – Rappler.com
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