The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported that Bagyong Egay or Tropical storm “Egay” (international name: Linga) maintained its strength as it moved closer to Northern Luzon midday Friday, July 3, 2015.
PAGASA already raised the Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 in the province of Isabela, Cagayan, including Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands. Bagyong Egay was packed with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of up to 80kph.
The country’s weather bureau last observed the storm at 310 kilometers East of Virac, Catanduanes and moved 13 kph northwest. PAGASA released the Bagyong Egay forecast positions based upon the following timeline:
• 24 hour (Tomorrow morning): 260 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.
• 48 hour (Sunday morning): 145 km Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan
• 72 hour (Monday morning): Vicinity of Basco, Batanes.
• 96 hour (Tuesday morning): 160 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes.
• 120 hour (Wednesday morning): 330 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes.
Here’s the Hourly Updates of Bagyong Egay according to PAGASA:
