PAGASA Weather Update for Tropical Depression "CHEDENG" as of 4:00 PM 17 March 2019.

Issued at: 4:00 PM today, 17 March 2019 

Synopsis: Synopsis: At 3:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Depression "Chedeng" was estimated based on all available data at 840 km East of Hinatuan (7.4oN, 133.9oE) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness up to 60 km/h. Moving West at 25 km/h. 

FORECAST WEATHER CONDITION

Caraga and Davao Region will experience Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to Trough of TD.  Possible flash floods during severe thunderstorms.

Batanes, Cagayan and Isabela will experience Cloudy skies with light rains due to Northeast Monsoon No significant impact.

Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to Localized Thunderstorms.  Possible flash floods during severe thunderstorms.

Tropical Cyclone Advisory issued at 11:00 AM, 17 March 2019.

• Scattered to at times widespread moderate to heavy rains may prevail over Davao Oriental and Surigao del Sur tomorrow (18 March) and in other parts of Mindanao on Tuesday (19 March).  The disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned and residents in these areas, especially those living in areas at high risk of flooding and landslides are advised to undertake necessary preparations and continue monitoring for updates.
• Moderate to rough seas will persist over the eastern seaboard of Visayas and Mindanao on Monday and Tuesday. Those with small seacrafts are not advised to venture out to sea.
• This weather disturbance may make landfall over the eastern coast of Davao Oriental between tomorrow evening and Tuesday morning. However, there remains a possibility that this Tropical Depression will weaken into a Low Pressure Area before coming onshore.

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