Philippines: Tropical Depression Quiel enters western area of responsibly Nov. 5

Event

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that Tropical Depression Quiel entered the western Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on the morning (local time) of Tuesday, November 5. According to PAGASA, Quiel may strengthen into a tropical storm within 24 hours but it is not expected to make landfall in any part of the country. However, moderate to heavy rain is forecast over Northern Luzon, Zambales, and Bataan through the morning of Wednesday, November 6. Scattered rains and thunderstorms are also possible in Mindoro province and Palawan. Associated flooding, landslides, and other disruptions may occur.

As of 11:00 on Tuesday, Quiel is located at 13.9°N 115.2°E, or approximately 540 km (335 mi) west-southwest of Iba, Zambales (map here). The storm is moving east-northeast at 10 kph (6 mph) with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph (28 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.