TD ‘Paolo’ to trigger Signal No. 1 on Wednesday - PAGASA

Metro Manila, Philippines - The state weather bureau is likely to raise the lowest storm signal over some parts of Luzon on the afternoon or evening of Wednesday, Oct. 1, due to Tropical Depression Paolo.

In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the eastern sections of northern and central Luzon may be placed under Signal No. 1 as early as Wednesday afternoon.

Northern and central Luzon were among the affected areas by the three consecutive storms last month.

PAGASA warned heavy rainfall brought by “Paolo” may still occur on Friday over northern Luzon and several areas of Central Luzon.

By that time, PAGASA said “Paolo” may have reached a severe tropical storm category.

“The highest wind signal that will likely be hoisted throughout its passage is Wind Signal No. 3,” the bureau said.

“However, since the possibility of reaching typhoon category before landfall is not ruled out, the worst case scenario is Wind Signal No. 4,” it added.

“Paolo” may make landfall over Isabela or northern Aurora on Friday morning or afternoon.

From a low pressure area on Tuesday, “Paolo” developed into a tropical depression on Wednesday morning.

“Paolo” was last seen 760 kilometers (km) east of Virac, Catanduanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph.