Tropical Depression DANTE Advisory No. 02

Its western trough (extension) will continue to affect Mindanao & Eastern Visayas – where isolated to scattered rain showers & thunderstorms will be expected today & tomorrow.

24-hr Outlook: TD DANTE is forecast to intensify quickly and turn north-northwestward across the South Philippine Sea at a decreased forward speed of 13 km/hr. It will become a Tropical Storm (TS) tonight or tomorrow.

• Location of Center/Eye: Along the southern portion of the South Philippine Sea (near 6.6°N 132.1°E)
• Distance 1: 647 km east of Mati City, Davao Oriental
• Distance 2: 701 km east of Tagum City, Davao Del Norte
• Distance 3: 713 km east of Panabo City, Davao Del Norte

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Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):

• None

• None

+Waves of 3 meters in height is expected in storm surge-prone areas, particularly in coastal areas on where the Tropical Cyclone is headed. Kindly visit the PAGASA Storm Surge Updates  for more details.

• MONDAY AFTERNOON: Turns NNW across the northern portion of the South Philippine Sea, becomes a Tropical Storm (TS)…about 501 km E of Bislig City, Surigao Del Sur [2PM May 31: 8.8°N 130.8°E @ 85 kph].  Forecast Confidence: LOW
• TUESDAY AFTERNOON: Becomes a Severe Tropical Storm (STS) while turning NW-ward across the southern portion of the Central Philippine Sea…about 347 km E of Guiuan, Eastern Samar [2PM Jun 01: 11.1°N 128.9°E @ 100 kph].  Forecast Confidence: LOW
• WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: Becomes a minimal Typhoon (TY) as it moves NW to NNW-ward across the western portion of the Central Philippine Sea, well to the east of Bicol Region…about 300 km NE of Borongan City, Eastern Samar  [2PM Jun 02: 13.4°N 127.5°E @ 120 kph].  Forecast Confidence: LOW
  

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/hr per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

• 24-hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 500 mm [Light to Extreme]
• Minimum Central Pressure: 1004 millibars (hPa)
• Size of Rain Circulation (in Diameter): Average (765 km)
• Size of Wind Circulation (55-kph Wind Diameter): n/a (— km)
• Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): None