Tropical Storm INDAY StormWatch No. 01

A newly-formed Tropical Storm (TS) over the Western Pacific Ocean has entered the eastern border of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It is now named “INDAY” – the 9th Philippine Tropical Cyclone of 2022. 

No significant indirect effects will be expected from this cyclone through the next 24 hours, particularly the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

• Location of Center: Along the eastern boundary of the PAR or over the North Philippine Sea (near 17.0°N 134.4°E)
• Distance 1: 1,309 km east of Santa Ana, Cagayan
• Distance 2: 1,319 km east of Casiguran, Aurora
• Distance 3: 1,362  km east-southeast of Basco, Batanes

• Initial forecast track suggests that this cyclone will maintain a generally northwesterly movement across the North Philippine Sea throughout the forecast period, with increasing 1-min. wind velocity of up to 220 kph.
• No direct effects will be expected from this storm through the next 24 to 48 hours.
• Forecast to exit PAR on Monday morning (Sept 12) while passing along the Ryukyus-Miyako-Yaeyama Islands.

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