According to the latest storm news from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), tropical depression Ada (Philippine name) located about 640 km east-northeast of Manila has developed again into Typhoon Nokaen after about a day of weakening.
In the past 6 hours, the storm has moved in a Northeast direction at a speed of 17 km/h. The highest wave near the storm center reached 5.2 m, causing danger to maritime activities.
In the next 2 days, environmental conditions will still be relatively favorable for the storm to slightly increase in intensity, reaching a maximum wind speed of about 75 km/h. However, from after this milestone, increased dry air and high-level winds will cause the storm to weaken quickly and may dissipate within the next 3 days.
Meanwhile, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts that the storm will change direction to the East-Southeast from the evening of January 2 to January 21.
The strongest wind in the area near the center is about 55 km/h, gusting at 70 km/h. The wind radius extends up to 300 km from the center of the storm.
Due to the impact of dry air from monsoons, this system is forecast to gradually weaken and may degrade to a low pressure area in the next 48 - 72 hours.
Strong winds and rough seas affect the islands and northern coast of the Philippines. gusts of 50 - 100 km/h may occur in coastal and highland areas such as Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, Aurora, Metro Manila, Visayas region...
Tourists planning to visit the Philippines should regularly update storm forecasts and latest weather forecasts. Sea tourism, coral diving and high-speed cruises may be canceled or postponed due to strong winds and high waves.
Travel agencies and airlines need to proactively adjust schedules, notify passengers early and ensure safety plans, especially at coastal destinations and small islands.
