MANILA, Philippines — A gale warning is in effect over north Luzon's northern and western seaboards, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Pagasa said in the gale warning issued at 5 a.m. on Tuesday that strong to gale-force winds associated with the southwest monsoon "are prevailing or expected to affect" these areas:
- Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Islands, Dalapuri Island, and Fuga Island)
- Ilocos Norte
"Warnings are for sea areas within 30 nautical miles from the coast," Pagasa said.
Sea travel "is risky for small seacrafts (including all motor bancas of any type or tonnage," it said, advising mariners of these vessels to "remain in port or seek safe harbor."
Operating larger vessels in these conditions require experience and properly equipped vessels, it said.
Pagasa advised vessel masters, boat captains, ship owners or operators, and coast guard units to "take appropriate measures to ensure safety of life at sea."
The wind force indicated was 45 to 63 kilometers per hour or 24 to 34 knots.
The sea condition indicated was rough to very rough and the wave heights indicated was 2.8 to 4.5 meters.
