Typhoon “Kristine” (international name “Haishen”) remains too far to have a direct effect on any part of the Philippines.
Before noon Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) estimated the location of Kristine at 1,080 kilometers (kms) east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon.
It is seen to continue to moving northwest until it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility Saturday night.
“It is expected to turn north-northwest beginning tonight (Sept. 5) and pass close to Northern Amami Islands and Tokara Islands in the Ryukyu archipelago (in Japan) between tomorrow noon and evening (Sept. 6). Afterwards, the typhoon will head towards the sea off the west coast of Kyushu, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula,” PAGASA said.
As it is too far from the Philippines, Kristine is unlikely to directly affect the weather condition in the country throughout the forecast period, the State weather bureau pointed out.
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers mostly in the afternoon or evening will prevail throughout the country in the next few days.
However, a gale warning is in effect for the seaboards of Batanes, Cagayan, and Babuyan Islands due to rough to very rough sea conditions that will be dangerous for small boats. Fisherfolk and those using small boats are prevented from venturing out over these coasts.
Moderate to rough seas will be experienced over the eastern seaboards of Luzon and Visayas. Those with small seacraft were advised to take precaution while setting sail onto the ocean. (Ellalyn Ruiz)
