Marce reaches peak intensity; Signal No. 3 in parts of Cagayan

Pagasa

Track and intensity forecast of Typhoon Marce (international name: Yinxing) as of 11 p.m., November 6, 2024. —Photo from Pagasa/Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Marce (international name: Yinxing) may have reached its peak intensity with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 hoisted over parts of northern Cagayan, the weather bureau said.

In its 11 p.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Marce further intensified as it sustained a maximum wind speed of 155 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 190 kph.

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Marce was also last spotted 240 kilometers east of Aparri in Cagayan, moving west-northwestward at 10 kph

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Further, TCWS No. 3 was raised over the following areas:

TCWS No. 2

Luzon:

TCWS No.1

Luzon:

Pagasa added, “[s]light weakening is expected due to possible interaction with the terrain of mainland Luzon during the landfall or close approach of MARCE.”

There is also a possibility that Marce will exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Friday evening.

Meanwhile, a storm surge warning is up for the next 48 hours over the low-lying or coastal communities of the following:

A gale warning is also up over the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon.

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