PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL #1

WINDS: 30-60 kph may be expected in at least 36 hr

SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)
Wave Height: 1.25-4.0 meters

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:

Very light or no damage to high risk structures,

Light to medium and low risk structures
Slight damage to some houses of very light materials or makeshift structures in exposed communities.

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

Some banana plants are tilted, a few downed and leaves are generally damaged
Twigs of small trees may be broken.
Rice crops, however, may suffer significant damage when it is in its flowering stage.

METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

A tropical cyclone will threaten/affect an area.

Winds of 30-60 kph is expected.
Intermittent rains may be expected in at least 36 hours. (When the tropical cyclone develops very close to an area,
a shorter lead time of the occurrence of the winds will be specified in the warning bulletin.)

PRECAUTIONARY MESSURES

When the tropical cyclone intensifies and moves closer, this warning signal number may be upgraded.
The waves on coastal waters may gradually develop and swell.
The people are advised to listen to the latest severe weather bulletin issued by PAGASA every six hours.
Business may be carried out as usual except when floods occur.
Disaster preparedness units are activated to alert status.

PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL #2

WINDS: 61-120 kph may be expected in at least 24 hr
SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)
Wave Height:4.1-14.0 m
Storm surge possible at coastal areas.

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:

Light to Moderate damageto high risk structures;

Very light to light damageto medium-risk structures;
No damageto very light damageto low risk structures
Unshielded, old dilapidated schoolhouses, makeshift shanties, and other structures of light materials are partially
damaged or unroofed.
Some old galvanized iron (G.I.) roofs may be peeled or blown off.
Some wooden, old electric posts are tilted or downed.
Some damage to poorly constructed signs/billboards.

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

Most banana plants, a few mango trees, ipil-ipiland similar trees are downed or broken.
Some coconut trees may be tilted with few others broken.
Rice and corn may be adversely affected.
Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some heavy-foliaged trees blown down.

METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS:

A tropical cyclone will affect an area.

Winds of greater than 60 kph and up to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:

The sea and coastal waters are dangerous to small seacraft.

Special attention should be given to the latest position, direction and movement speed, and intensity of the storm
as it moves toward an area.
The public especially people traveling by sea and air are cautioned.
Outdoor activities of children should be postponed.
Secure properties before the signal is upgraded.
Disaster preparedness agencies/organizations are in action to alert their communities.

PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL #3

WINDS: 121-170 kph may be expected in at least 18 hr
SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)
Wave Height: > 14.0 meters
Storm surge possible at coastal.

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:

Heavy damageto highrisk structures;

Moderate damageto medium-risk structures;
Light damageto low-risk structures
Increasing damage to old, dilapidated residential structures and houses of light materials (up to 50% in a
community)
Houses of medium strength materials (old, timber or mixed timber-CHB structures, usually with G.I. roofings),
some warehouses or bodega-type structures are unroofed,

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

Almost all banana plants are downed, some big trees (acacia, mango, etc.) are broken or uprooted,
Dwarf-type or hybrid coconut trees are tilted or downed
Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with heavy foliage blown off; some large trees blown down.

METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS:

A tropical cyclone will affect an area.

Winds of greater than 100 kph up to 185 kph may be expected in at least 18 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:

The weather condition is dangerous to the communities affected.

The sea and coastal waters will be very dangerous to all seacraft.
Travel is very risky especially by air and sea.
People are advised to seek shelter in strong buildings, evacuate low-lying areas, and stay away from the coasts
and riverbanks.
Watch out for the passage of the eye of the typhoon indicated by a sudden occurrence of fair weather immediately
after very bad weather, with very strong winds coming generally from the north.
When the eye of the typhoon hit the community, do not venture away from the safe shelter because after one to
two hours, the worst weather will resume, with the very strong winds coming from the south.
Classes in all levels should be suspended and children should stay in the safety of strong buildings.
Disaster preparedness and response agencies/organizations are in action with appropriate response to emergency.

PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL #4

WINDS: 171-220 kph may be expected in at least 12 hr
SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)
Wave Height: more than 14.0 meters
Storm surge 2-3m possible at coastal areas.

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:

Very heavy damageto high risk structures.

Heavy damageto medium risk structures;
Moderate damageto low-risk structures
Considerable damage to structures of light materials (up to 75% are totally and partially destroyed); complete roof
structure failures.
Many houses of medium-built materials are unroofed, some with collapsed walls; extensive damage to doors and
windows
A few houses of first-class materials are partially damaged
All signs/billboards are blown down.

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

There is almost total damage to banana plantation,

Most mango trees, ipil-ipiland similar types of large trees are downed or broken.
Coconut plantation may suffer extensive damage.
Rice and corn plantation may suffer severe losses.

METEOROLOGICAL INDICATIONS:

A very intense typhoon will affect the area.

Very strong winds of more than 185 kph may be expected in at least 12 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:

The situation is potentially very destructive to the community.

All travels and outdoor activities should be cancelled.
Evacuation to safer shelters should have been completed.
The area is very likely to be hit directly by the eye of the typhoon.
As the eye of the typhoon approaches, the weather will worsen continuously, with winds increasing to its
strongest coming generally from the north.
A sudden improvement of the weather with light winds will be experienced, which means the area is under the
eye of the typhoon.
Depending on the eyes diameter and movement speed, this improved weather may last for an hour or two.
As the eye moves out of the area, weather conditions will worsen, with strong winds generally coming from the
south.
The disaster coordinating councils concerned and other disaster response organizations are now fully responding
to emergencies.

PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL #5 (SUPER TYPHOON)

WINDS: > 220 kph may be expected in at least 12 hr
A Super Typhoon will affect the locality.
SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)
Wave Height: more than 14.0 m
Storm surge more than 3 meters possible at coastal areas
DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:

Widespread damageto high-risk structures

Very heavy damageto medium-risk structures
Heavy damageto low-risk structures;
Almost total damage to structures of light in highly exposed coastal areas.
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Severe and extensive window and door
damage
Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed construction may be severely damaged.
Electrical power distribution and communication services severely disrupted.
All signs/billboards blown

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

Total damage to banana plantation

Most tall trees are broken, uprooted or defoliated;
Coconut trees are stooped, broken or uprooted.
Few plants and trees survived

METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS:

A Super Typhoon will affect the area.

Very strong winds of more than 220 kph may be expected in at least 12 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:

The situation is potentially extremely destructive or catastrophic to the community.

All travels and outdoor activities should be cancelled.
Evacuation to safer shelters should have been completed since it may have been too late for this situation.
The area is very likely to be hit directly by the eye of the typhoon.
As the eye of the typhoon approaches, the weather will worsen continuously, with winds increasing to its
strongest coming generally from the north.
A sudden improvement of the weather with light winds will be experienced, which means the area is under the
eye of the typhoon.
Depending on the eyes diameter and movement speed, this improved weather may last for an hour or two.
As the eye moves out of the area, weather conditions will worsen, with strong winds generally coming from the
south.
The disaster coordinating councils concerned and other disaster response organizations are now fully responding
to emergencies and in full readiness to immediately respond to possible calamity..