Let’s familiarize ourselves with the Philippines’ tropical cyclone warning system signals.
Through this, we can make the appropriate preparations whenever we are confronted with severe weather conditions.
TCWS No.1
Wind impact: No to very light damage
Expect impact of 30-60 kph winds in 36 hours
Wave height: 1.25-4.0 meters
TCWS No.2
Wind impact: Light to moderate damage
Expect impact of 61-120 kph winds in 24 hours
Wave height: 4.1-14.0 meters
Storm surge is possible along coastal areas
TCWS No.3
Wind Impact: moderate and heavy damage
Expect impact of 121-170 kph winds in 18 hours
Wave height: 14.0 meters
Storm surge is possible along coastal area
TCWS No.4
Wind impact: Heavy and very heavy damage
Expect impact of 171-220 kph winds in 12 hours
Wave height: More than 14.0 meters
Storm surge of 2-3 meters is possible along coastal areas
TCWS No.5
Wind impact: Very heavy and wide-spread damage, phenomenal
Expect impact of more than 220 kph winds in 12 hours
Wave height: More than 14.0 meters
Storm surge of 3 meters is possible along coastal areas
Source: PAGASA-DOST
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