Tropical Storm "RAMON", Weather Update, 5:00 p.m., 11 October 2011

Severe Weather Bulletin Number SIX Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "RAMON" Issued at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, 11 October 2011 "RAMON" has intensified into a storm as it continues to threaten Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao. Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.) 180 km East Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur Coordinates: 8.9°N, 127.9°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center with gustiness of up to 80 kph Movement: Forecast to move Northwest at 17 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Wednesday afternoon:over Southern Leyte or 70 km North of Maasin, Southern Leyte Thursday afternoon:vicinity of Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro Friday afternoon:200 km West of Iba, Zambales
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds) None Southern Leyte Eastern Samar Surigao del Norte Siargao Island Surigao del Sur Dinagat Island Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) Masbate Ticao Island Romblon Sorsogon Northern Leyte Biliran Island Bohol Cebu Northern Negros Northern Samar Western Samar Panay Island Guimaras Island Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Misamis Oriental Camiguin Island
	Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signal are alerted against possible flashfloods, landslides and storm surges. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone. Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 - 30 mm per hour (moderate to heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. 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.