Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Tropical Depression Falcon: PAGASA Weather Update as of June 21


At 11:00 am today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) East of Visayas has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named "FALCON".

Tropical Depression "Falcon" is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 670 km East of Borongan, Easter Samar (11.7°N, 132.3°E) with maximum winds of 55 kph near the center. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph.

No public storm warning signal is raised.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that tropical depressions "Falcon" and Egay" are expected to bring occasional rains over the country becoming widespread over the western section of Luzon.