Weather Disturbances

Almost all banana plants are downed, some big trees (acacia, mango, etc.) are broken or uprooted; and classes in all levels are suspended.

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 2

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 5

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 3

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 1

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

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 1

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 3

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 5

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 4

Light to Moderate damage to high-risk structures; and classes in kindergarten, elementary and high school are suspended.

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 2

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 1

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 4

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 3

PSWS stands for Public Storm World Signals

• True

• False

A few houses of first-class materials are partially damaged; all signs/billboards are blown down; and there is almost total damage to banana plantation.

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 2

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 3

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 4

• Public Storm Warning Signal # 5

Violent storms or tropical cyclones are characterized by ______ and ______ formed over warm ocean water.

• Lightning, thunder

• Heavy rains, wind

• Earthquake, landslides

• Storm Surge, tsunami

PAGASA means Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

• True

• False

What is typhoon?

• Heavy rains in the southern region.

• Fair weather that occurs in a long period of time.

• Short period of rain and thunderstorm during the day.

• Weather disturbance with strong winds and abundant rain.

PAGASA has just raised typhoon signal number two in Cavite and nearby

provinces. What does this mean? Winds____

• Winds up to 60 kph may be expected in the locality.

• Winds from 61 to 120 kph may be expected within the next 24 hours.

• Winds with a speed greater than 121-170 kph are expected in 12 hours.

• Winds with a speed of more than 220kph are expected in at least 18

  hours.

What is the best way to lessen the negative impact of typhoons?

• Listen to news updates about typhoons.

• Read about typhoons and how they form.

• Observe typhoons outdoors to take note of how it affects the community.

• Preparedness in all aspects is essential to prevent loss of lives and damage to properties.