Tropical Storm OFEL Update October 25, 2012

Metro Manila and 35 other areas are been placed under storm signals by PAGASA this Thursday morning. According to PAGASA, Tropical Storm OFEL (international codename Son-Tinh) made landfall over the southwestern part of Masbate and over Sibuyan Island.

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PAGASA weather bulletin as of 7:00 a.m., "Tropical Storm "OFEL" was estimated based on satellite and surface data over Western Side Tablas Island, Romblon."

PAGASA Storm Signal No. 2

LUZON
Masbate
Ticao Islands
Romblon
Oriental and Occidental Mindoro
Lubang Island
Marinduque
Batangas

VISAYAS
Aklan
Antique
Iloilo
Capiz
Guimaras
Northern part of Negros Occidental

PAGASA Storm Signal No. 1 

LUZON
Metro Manila
Bataan
Zambales
Pampanga
Bulacan
Rizal
Cavite
Laguna
Southern part of Quezon Province
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes
Albay
Sorsogon
Burias Island
Calamian Group of Island
Cuyo Island

VISAYAS
Leyte Provinces
Samar Provinces
Cebu
Camotes Island
Rest of Negros Occidental
Negros Oriental

Meanwhile, PAGASA said, "Residents living in low-lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signals 2 and 1 are alerted against possible flash floods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under signal 2 are alerted of possible storm surges."