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Public Storm Warning Signal

The document discusses Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration's (PAGASA) tropical cyclone wind signal system, explaining that signal number 1 corresponds to winds of 30-60 kph that may cause very light damage to structures and crops over a 36 hour period as a storm approaches. It also provides details on expected sea conditions and the roles and responsibilities of PAGASA in providing weather warnings.

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Public Storm Warning Signal

The document discusses Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration's (PAGASA) tropical cyclone wind signal system, explaining that signal number 1 corresponds to winds of 30-60 kph that may cause very light damage to structures and crops over a 36 hour period as a storm approaches. It also provides details on expected sea conditions and the roles and responsibilities of PAGASA in providing weather warnings.

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Public Storm Warning Signal

When any Public Storm Warning Signal Number is hoisted or put in effect for the first time, the
corresponding meteorological conditions are not yet prevailing over the locality. This is because the
purpose of the signal is to warn the impending occurrence of the given meteorological conditions. It must
be noted also that the approximate lead time to expect the range of the wind speeds given for each signal
number is valid only when the signal number is put in effect for the first time. Thus, the associated
meteorological conditions are still expected in at least 36 hours when PSWS #1 is put in effect initially; in
at least 24 hours with PSWS #2; in at least 18 hours with PSWS #3, in at least 12 hours with PSWS #4; and
in at least 12 hours with PSWS #5. The lead time shortens correspondingly in the subsequent issues of the
warning bulletin when the signal number remains in effect as the tropical cyclone comes closer.

It is also important to remember that tropical cyclones are constantly in motion; generally towards the
Philippines when PAGASA is issuing the warning. Therefore, the Public Storm Warning Signal Number over
a threatened/ affected locality may be sequentially upgraded or downgraded. This means that PSWS #1
may be be upgraded to PSWS #2, then to PSWS #3, PSWS #4 and to PSWS #5 as necessary when a very
intense typhoon is approaching or downgraded when the typhoon is moving away. However, in case of
rapid improvement of the weather condition due to the considerable weakening or acceleration of speed of
movement of the tropical cyclone moving away from the country, the downgrading of signal may jump one
signal level. For example, PSWS #3 may be downgraded to PSWS #1 or all signals from PSWS #2 may be
lowered.
The delineation of areas for a given signal number is based on the intensity, size of circulation and the
forecast direction and speed of movement of the tropical storm or typhoon at the time of issue of the
warning bulletin. The change in intensity, size of circulation or movement of the tropical cyclone also
determines the change in the PSWS number over a given locality.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1


WINDS: 30-60 kph may be expected in at least 36 hr
SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)
Wave Height: 1.25-4.0 meters

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:

Very light or no damage to high risk structures,

Light to medium and low risk structures

Slight damage to some houses of very light materials or makeshift structures in exposed communities.

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

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.

PAGASA, one of the attached agencies of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under its
Scientific and Technical Services Institutes, is mandated to “provide protection against natural calamities and
utilize scientific knowledge as an effective instrument to insure the safety, well being and economic security of
all the people, and for the promotion of national progress.” (Section 2, Statement of Policy, Presidential Decree
No. 78; December 1972 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1149; August 1977)

Ano po ba ang Thunderstorm?

Ito ay local scale weather system, ibig sabihin masamang panahon sa maliit na lugar at panandalian
lang, na maaring magdala ng mabigat na buhos ng ulan, malakas na hangin at may kasama pang pagkulog at
pagkidlat. Ang isang thunderstorm ay maaring magtagal sa loob ng 2 oras.

Ano po ba ang Tornado?

Ang tornado ay ang malakas na pag-ikot ng hangin na galling sa isang severe thunderstorm na maaring
magdala ng hangin na hihigit sa 400 km/hr. Ito ay kadalasan nabubuo sa isang patag na lugar na maaring
umabot ng 2 milya at nagtatagal ng hanggang 30 minuto. Ang pinsala dulot ng tornado ay doon lamang sa
mga lugar na dadaan nito.
Ano po ba ang hail?

Ang hail ay yelo na bumabagsak galling sa isang severe thunderstorm. Nabubuo ang hail kapag
masyadong mainit ang isang lugar na magdudulot ng pagtaas ng mga water vapor na maaring lumagpas sa
tinatwag na freezing level kung saan ang mga water vapor ay pwedeng magfreeze at maging isang yelo. Kapag
marami nang yelo na sa itaas ng isang thunderstorm clouds ito ay bumabagsak sa lupa bilang isang hail. Ang
hail ay bumabagsak sa bilis na mahigit 100 kph.

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