Tropical Storm Sendong now aiming for Mindanao

Tropical Storm SENDONG (WASHI)

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as of Decmeber 16, 2011 11AM
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• 7.5°N, 127.8°E
• 180 km East Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur 
• Forecast to move West at 26 kph
• Heading towards Davao Oriental
• Maximum winds of 75 kph near the center 
• Gustiness up to 90 kph
• 1000hpa Lowest Pressure

Tropical Storm Sendong is now forecast to move westward to the provinces of Davao Oriental. It is already a very long time since last storm hit southern Mindanao. People from Mindanao should take precautionary measures as the storm passing. Please stay indoors or evacuate. 

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TS Sendong Track Map 

Sendong PSWS Map 

JMA Track for Sendong (Washi)

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds) None Southern Leyte Bohol Southern Cebu Southern Negros Siquijor Island Surigao Del Norte Siargao Island Surigao Del Sur Dinagat Province Agusan Provinces Davao del Norte Davao Oriental Samal Island Lanao Provinces Misamis Provinces Zamboanga Provinces North Cotabato Compostela Valley Bukidnon Camiguin Maguindanao Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) Palawan Cuyo Island Eastern Samar Western Samar Northern Leyte Northern Cebu Northern Negros Iloilo Capiz Antique Aklan Guimaras Province Davao Del Sur Sultan Kudarat South Cotabato Sarangani Province Basilan Province