Typhoon Kabayan PAGASA Update - August 1, 2011

Typhoon Kabayan (Bagyong Kabayan) has maintained its strength as it moves North Northwestward, the PAGASA said Monday.

Typhoon Kabayan (Bagyong Kabayan) satellite image as of 12 nn., August 1, 2011

According to the PAGASA, Typhoon Kabayan was located at 1,150 kms East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan at 12 nn. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph; and is moving at a rate of 9kph in a North Northwest direction.

There have been no public warning storm signals issued.

The PAGASA also stated the following:

This weather disturbance is too far to directly affect any part of the country.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 - 25 mm per hour within the 800 km diameter of the typhoon.

Meanwhile, TD "Lando" was estimated to be at 280 km West Southwest of Laoag City (17.4°N, 117.8°E).