Bagyong Ramon (Tropical Depression Ramon) has continued moving in a Northwest direction, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday.

Bagyong Ramon satellite image as of 5 p.m., October 13, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5 p.m. bulletin from PAGASA, Bagyong Ramon was last spotted based on satellite and surface data at 270 km West of Metro Manila (14.3°N 118.3°E). It is packing maximum winds of 55 kph near the center and is moving to the Northwest at 19 kph.

The state weather bureau has lowered storm signals in all areas. Fishermen with smaller fishing boats, however, are are advised not to venture out into the sea while larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves.

Tropical Depression Ramon is expected to be at 850 km West of Laoag City by Saturday.

Tropical Depression Ramon (Bagyon Ramon) has changed its direction and is now approaching Mindoro area, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday.

Tropical Depression Ramon satellite image as of 6 p.m., October 12, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5 p.m. bulletin from the PAGASA, Tropical Depression Ramon was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 70 km Southwest of Romblon (12.2°N, 121.6°E). It has maintained its strength at 55 kph maximum sustained winds near its eye. It has changed its course and now heading Northwest at 15 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signal Number 1 has remained raised over the following areas: Marinduque, Mindoro Provinces, Romblon, Southern Quezon, Burias Island, Northern Palawan, Calamian Group of Islands, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Metro Manila, Panay Island and Guimaras Island.

The state weather bureau also reminds residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals to remain alert against possible flashfloods and landslides.

Rainfall amount from Bagyong Ramon is now estimated to be 5-25 mm per hour (heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

Tropical Storm Ramon (Bagyong Ramon) "continues to threaten Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao," the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Ramon (Bagyong Ramon) satellite image as of 8 p.m., October 11, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5 p.m. bulletin of the PAGASA, Tropical Storm Ramon was last spotted based on satellite and surface data at 180 km East Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur (8.9°N, 127.9°E). Packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center with gustiness of up to 80 kph, Bagyong Ramon is forecast to move Northwest at 17 kph.

The state weather bureau has also hoisted Public Storm Warning Signals over the following areas:

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds)

Southern Leyte
Eastern Samar
Surigao del Norte
Siargao Island
Surigao del Sur
Dinagat Island

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) Masbate

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

The PAGASA also warns residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signal against possible flashfloods, landslides and storm surges; and those living in coastal areas against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Ramon is forecast to bring an estimated rainfall amount of 10 - 30 mm per hour (moderate to heavy) within the 400 km of its diameter.

According to an ABS-CBN report, Tropical Storm Ramon is expected to make a landfall on Wednesday in Southern Leyte and will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday.

Bagyong Ramon is the 18th weather disturbance to hit the Philippines this year.