Tropical Depression Verbena has maintained its strength as it moves closer to the Caraga Region, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, November 24.
In its 2:00 PM weather bulletin, PAGASA reported that the storm continues to traverse the waters toward Caraga. Its center was last spotted in the vicinity of Bayabas, Surigao del Sur.
Verbena carries maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour and gustiness reaching 55 kilometers per hour. It is moving westward at 25 kilometers per hour.
PAGASA added that the tropical depression may make landfall in the region this afternoon or evening before crossing the Visayas and the northern portion of Palawan. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is currently raised in several areas across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
LUZON
Occidental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro
Romblon
Northern portion ng Palawan kabilang ang Calamian, Cuyo, at Cagayancillo Islands
Mainland Masbate
VISAYAS
Antique
Aklan
Capiz
Iloilo
Guimaras
Negros Occidental
Negros Oriental
Siquijor
Cebu
Bohol
Samar
Eastern Samar
Biliran
Leyte
Southern Leyte
MINDANAO
Dinagat Islands
Surigao del Norte
Surigao del Sur
Agusan del Norte
Agusan del Sur
Camiguin
Misamis Oriental
Northerner portion ng Bukidnon
Verbena is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday, November 27.