06 Nov 2019 | 04:41 AM UTC
Philippines: Tropical Storm Quiel intensifies November 6 /update 1
Tropical Storm Quiel intensifies but remains almost stationary in the West Philippine Sea as of November 6; moderate to heavy rain forecast in several areas
Event
Tropical Depression Quiel has intensified to a tropical storm and is remaining almost stationary over the West Philippine Sea as of 11:00 (local time) on Wednesday, November 6. The storm is expected to bring light to moderate rain with occasional heavy rainfall to several areas including Babuyan Islands, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Antique, and portions of Palawan. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that flooding and landslides are possible in the affected areas.
According to PAGASA’s forecast on Wednesday, Quiel is expected to intensify into a Severe Tropical Storm within the next 24 hours. However, the agency said it is unlikely that the storm will make landfall. As of 11:00, Tropical Storm Quiel is located at 13.5°N 116.2°E (map here) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph (47 mph). Up-to-date information on the storm can be found on the PAGASA website here.
Advice
Individuals in the Philippines are advised to monitor local weather reports, adhere to instructions issued by local authorities, anticipate adverse weather and power and transportation disruptions, and remember that running water can be dangerous - 15 cm (6 in) is enough to knock over an adult - and never drive through flooded streets; floodwater may also contain wastewater and chemical products.
