Manila Bulletin
‘Pepito’ may make landfall in Northern, Central Luzon; Signal No. 1 up over Isabela, Aurora
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been raised over nine areas in Luzon as Tropical Depression Pepito slightly intensified and moves west-northwestward.
Areas under Signal No. 1 include Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, the eastern portions of Kalinga and Mountain Province, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, and the northern portion of Quezon.
Pepito is forecast to make landfall over the eastern coast of Northern-Central Luzon between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
The weather bureau said Pepito may intensify into a tropical storm before landfall.
After crossing Luzon, Pepito may further intensify over the West Philippine Sea and could reach severe tropical storm category by Thursday.
PAGASA warned of potential flooding, including flash floods, and landslides due to heavy rainfall in susceptible areas.
Residents in areas under Signal No. 1 should prepare for occasional gusts within the next 36 hours.
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