”Marilyn” slows down as it moves northwest

September 13, 2019

Tropical Depression ''Marilyn'' decelerated as it moved northwest, state weather forecasters said Friday. 

According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), ''Marilyn'' slowed down with maximum sustained winds 55 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 70 kilometers per hour.

The center of the tropical depression was last detected 1,045 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes. It is moving northwest at 10 kilometers per hour.  

"Today until tomorrow morning, frequent light to moderate with occasional heavy rains will experienced over Palawan, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula and Bangsamoro," Pagasa said. 

"Occasional light to moderate rains with at times heavy rain showers during thunderstorms will be experienced over Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and the rest of Mimropa and Visayas," it added. 

''Marilyn'' is "less likely to make landfall" and forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Monday morning, said Pagasa. Cristina Eloisa Baclig/DMS