Typhoon Bebeng- Update

As of 4 p.m. Saturday, the storm was spotted 220 kilometers east of Legazpi City and was moving northwest at 13 kph, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said.

Bebeng (international codename: Aere) , which was upgraded to storm from tropical depression category Saturday afternoon due to its increased strength, had center winds of 65 kph and gustiness of up to 80 kph. Tropical depressions have maximum wind strength of 60 kph.

SYNOPSIS: At 5:00 p.m. today, Tropical Depression "BEBENG" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 220 km East of Legaspi City (13.2°N, 125.9°E) with maximum winds of 65 kph near the center. It is forecast to move Northwest at 13 kph.

Severe Weather Bulletin Number FOURTropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "BEBENG"
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 07 May 2011.

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds):

Sorsogon
Albay
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes
Northern SamarSignal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds):

Masbate
Ticao island
Burias island
Camarines Norte
Quezon
Polillo island
Aurora
Marinduque
Eastern Samar
Western SamarAdvisory: Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 2 and # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

Residents in coastal areas under signal # 2 and # 1 are alerted of possible storm surges.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.