PAGASA: Ruby to Make 3rd Landfall in Marinduque by Noon; To Exit PAR Thursday

PAGASA on Monday said tropical storm Ruby (Hagupit) may make landfall before noon over Marinduque province.

In its 11 am update, PAGASA said Ruby was some 20 km east of Torrijos town in Marinduque as of 10 a.m., and may make landfall there between 11 a.m. and noon.

It added that Ruby may bring strong winds, storm surge and moderate to heavy rainfall to Torrijos.

Ruby packed maximum winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph, and is forecast to move west-northwest at 10 kph, it said.

By Tuesday morning, PAGASA said it is expected to be 85 km southwest of Quezon City and by Wednesday morning, it is expected to be 295 km west of Quezon City.

On Thursday morning, it is projected to be 545 km west of Quezon City.

PAGASA said also Ruby and the Northeast Monsoon will cause rough to very rough sea conditions over the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.

The agency reminded fisherfolks and those using small sea craft not to venture out over the said seaboards.

Ruby is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility Thursday morning, PAGASA said.

Source: GMA News Online