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Contrary to its initial forecasts, PAGASA said in its latest weather bulletin that typhoon Ruby is going to make a landfall tonight approximately between 8-10PM in Dolores, Eastern Samar.
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| Typhoon Ruby to make a landfall sooner than expected. |
According to Manny Mendoza of PAGASA, Ruby's landfall is earlier than expected, as it moves a bit faster at 16kph from 13kph.
PAGASA said the new data is based on Virac radar, thus they are positive about the typhoon's change of direction. PAGASA deputy administrator Dr. Landrico Dalida Jr. further said that they now have a clear visual of the eye of Ruby, which is aiming to hit Dolores, a village situated between Borongan and Catarman, in Samar.
As of 12:00 noon of December 6 (Saturday), the eye of Ruby was located based on the available satellite data at 240 kilometers East of Catarman, Northern Samar (12.1°N, 126.8°E).
Typhoon Ruby has slightly weakened as it continues to threaten the Samar provinces while maintaining its course.
Public Storm Warning Signals
Areas under storm signal number 3 (winds of 100-185kph is expected in at least 18 hours):
- Luzon (Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Ticao Island
- Visayas ( Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran
Areas under storm signal number 2 (winds of 61-100kph is expected in at least 24 hours):
- Luzon (Camarines Sur, Burias Island, Romblon)
- Visayas ( Capiz, Northern Cebu, Cebu City, Bantayan Island, Camotes Island, Leyte, Southern Leyte)
- Mindanao ( Dinagat Province)
Areas under storm signal number 1 (winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hours):
- Luzon (Southern Quezon, Camarines Norte, Marinduque, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro)
- Visayas ( Antique, Aklan, Iloilo, Guimaras, Northern Negros, Rest of Cebu, Bohol)
- Mindanao (Surigao del Norte, Siargao Island)
Residents in the affected areas, especially those living in low lying and mountainous areas are warned against possible flashfloods and landslides. Also those living along the coast are warned on the occurrence of big waves associated with Storm Surge which may reach up to 4.5 meters high.
Heavy-intense rainfall is also expected to prevail in these areas.
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