Tropical Depression #25W #ObetPH Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #15 10.21.22 11PM FINAL

Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #15

Tropical Depression 25W / OBET

10.21.22 11PM

Winds 35 mph (ca. 56 km/h)

Gusts 45 mph (ca. 72 km/h)

Moving W 13 mph (ca. 21 km/h)

Location 20.2°N, 121.7°E

Pressure 1006 MB

Issued at 11:00 pm, 21 October 2022
“OBET” CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN ITS STRENGTH AS IT IS ABOUT TO PASS VERY CLOSE OR OVER BATANES

Location of Eye/center
The center of Tropical Depression OBET was estimated based on all available data over the coastal waters of Basco, Batanes (20.3°N, 122.0°E)

Movement
Moving Westward at 25 km/h

Strength
Maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no.
AFFECTED AREAS	Luzon Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga)
Meteorological Condition	A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 39-61 km/h may be expected for at least 36 hours, or intermittent rains may be expected within 36 hours. (When the tropical cyclone develops very close to the locality, a shorter lead time of the occurrence of the winds will be specified in the warning bulletin.)
Impact of the Wind	Very light or no damage to low-risk structures. Light damage to medium to high-risk structures. Slight damage to some houses of very light materials or makeshift structures in exposed communities. Some banana plants are tilted, a few downed and leaves are generally damaged. Twigs of small trees may be broken. Rice crops, however, may suffer significant damage when it is in its flowering stage.
Precautionary Measures	When the tropical cyclone is strong or is intensifying and is moving closer, this signal may be upgraded to the next higher level. The waves on coastal waters may gradually develop and become bigger and higher. The people are advised to listen to the latest severe weather bulletin issued by PAGASA every six hours. Meanwhile, business may be carried out as usual, except when flood occur. Disaster preparedness is activated to alert status.
What To Do	Inspect your house if necessary repair/fixing is needed. Clean up drainage system. Harvest crops tha can be yielded. Monitor the latest Severe Weather Bulletin issued By PAGASA every six hours and hourly updates.