Typhoon Dodong has slowed down while maintaining its strength. According to the latest severe weather bulletin of PAGASA, at 10 AM, Dodong was spotted at 210 kilometers northeast of Virac, Catanduanes packing maximum sustained winds of 160 kph near the center and gustiness of 195 kph. Dodong continues to move west-northwest at a speed of 20 kph.

PAGASA Weather Forecaster Samuel Duran said that Dodong is expected to make landfall tomorrow early morning at Isabela, Cagayan area. Anticipate heavy to intense rains within the 200-kilometer diameter of the typhoon.

On Monday next week, Dodong will be on its way out moving towards Japan.

Public Storm Warning Signals

Aside from the areas under signals no. 1,2 and 3 light to moderate rains are expected over Metro Manila, the rest of Central Luzon, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and the rest of Visayas.
The rest of the country will have fair weather apart from isolated rains or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.

Storm Surges
PAGASA said that there are possible occurrences of storm surges over the areas under Signal no. 3 and 2. Wave height may reach from 4.1 to 14 meters.

All sea vessels are not allowed to venture out into the sea especially on the eastern seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.