Tropical Depression IGME StormWatch No. 01

A fast-moving tropical disturbance (LPA 90W), which formed in the wake of the monsoon trough over the Philippine Sea, has developed into a tropical depression named “IGME.” However, the system is expected to be short-lived as it encounters unfavorable atmospheric conditions over the East Taiwan Sea, and it is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by tomorrow morning.   

Meanwhile, the enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) by Tropical Depression IIGME will continue to bring occasional rain showers and gusty winds (below 50 kph) across Western Luzon tonight and tomorrow. Weather conditions are expected to improve starting Sunday, September 22.

• Location of Center: Entering the East Taiwan Sea  (near 23.0°N 126.2°E)
• Distance 1:  515 km east-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes
• Distance 2:  522 km east of Taitung City, Taiwan
• Distance 3: 1,080 km north-northeast of Metro Manila

• TD IGME is forecast to exit the PAR tomorrow morning (Sept 22), after passing over Ishigakijima early tomorrow morning (Sept 21).
• According to the 48-hour forecast, the depression will be absorbed into a developing frontal system moving over South Korea and will lose its tropical characteristics by Sunday, September 22.
• The displaced rainbands of Tropical Depression IGME will bring occasional rains to Extreme Northern Luzon within the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, PAGASA has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 01 over the Batanes Group of Islands, where strong winds of less than 63 km/h are expected.

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