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Ublic Storm Warning Signal 1
Ublic Storm Warning Signal 1
The initial warning to be raised once a Tropical Cyclone is to threaten a certain area.
PSWS #1 is valid once the storm reaches Tropical Depression category.
This warning notes that the winds may only very light or no damage at all may be sustained by the
exposed communities, unless this warning signal is upgraded during the entire existence of the
tropical cyclone.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
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.
AGRICULTURAL IMPACTS
PROPERTY IMPACTS
On windward coasts, sea level rise of 2-4 ft (0.7-1.2 m) above normal in open bays and inlets due to storm surge and wind-
driven waves.
Breaking waves inside bays can reach 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m); 1-2 ft (0.3-0.7 m) of additional water over reefs.
Very rough surf at reef margin with strong along-shore currents (rip tides) inside reefs.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The sea and coastal waters are dangerous to small sea craft.
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.
AGRICULTURAL IMPACTS
A large number of houses made of light materials may be On windward coasts, sea level rise of 2-4 ft (0.7-1.2 m) above
unroofed. normal in open bays and inlets due to storm surge and wind-
Old galvanized iron roofing may be peeled off. driven waves
Minor damage to buildings of light material Breaking waves inside bays can reach 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m); 1-2 ft
Major damage to huts made of thatch or loosely attached (0.3-0.7 m) of additional water over reefs.
corrugated sheet metal or plywood. Very rough surf at reef margin with strong along-shore currents
Unattached corrugated sheet metal and plywood may become (rip tides) inside reefs.
airborne.
Wooden signs not supported with guy wires are blown down.
In General:
Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may Exposed banana trees and papaya trees totally destroyed.
be toppled. 10-20% defoliation of trees and shrubbery.
Major damage to banana trees, papaya trees, and fleshy crops. Light damage to sugar cane and bamboo.
Some young trees downed when the ground is saturated. Many palm fronds crimped and bent through the crown of
Some palm fronds crimped and bent back through the crown of coconut palms and several green fronds ripped from palm trees
coconut palms; A few palm fronds torn from the crowns of most Some green coconuts blown from trees.
types of palm trees; Many ripe coconuts blown from coconut Some trees blown down, especially shallow rooted ones such as
palms. acacia, mango, and breadfruit when the ground becomes
Less than 10% defoliation of shrubbery and trees; up to 10% saturated.
defoliation of tagantangan.
Some small tree limbs downed, especially from large bushy and
frail trees such as mango, African tulip, Poinciana, etc.
In General
For Typhoon winds 120 to 145 KPH (10-minute average) For Typhoon winds 146 to 170 KPH (10-minute average)
A few wooden, non-reinforced power poles tilted, and some Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and
rotten power poles broken. block numerous roads.
Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last
power outages that could last a few to several days. from several days to weeks.
Corrugated metal and plywood stripped from poorly constructed Several rotten wooden power poles snapped and many non-
or termite-infested structures and may become airborne. reinforced wooden power poles tilted.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, Some secondary power lines downed.
shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and
Some damage to poorly constructed, loosely attached signs. siding damage.
Damage to wooden and tin roofs, and doors and windows of
termite-infested or rotted wooden structures, but no major
damage to well-constructed wooden, sheet metal, or concrete
buildings.
Major damage to poorly constructed, attached signs.
Considerable damage to structures made of light materials.
On windward coasts, sea level rise of 4-5 ft (1.2-1.5 m) above On windward coasts, sea level rise of 6-8 ft (1.8-2.4 m) above
normal in open bays and inlets due to storm surge and wind- normal in open bays and inlets due to storm surge and wind-
driven waves driven waves
Breaking waves inside bays can reach 5-7 ft (1.5-2.1 m) above Breaking waves inside bays can reach 7-9 ft (2.1-2.7 m) above
normal; 2-3 ft (0.6-1.0 m) of additional water over reefs. normal; 3-5 ft (1.0-1.5 m) of additional water over reefs.
Wind driven waves may inundate low-lying coastal roads where Wind-driven waves will inundate low-lying coastal roads below
reefs are narrow. 4 ft (1.0 m) on windward locations where reefs are narrow.
Minor pier damage. Some erosion of beach areas, some moderate pier damage, and
Some small craft in exposed anchorages break moorings. some large boats torn from moorings.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
In General
For Typhoon winds 171 to 195 KPH (10-minute average) For Typhoon winds 195 to 220 KPH (10-minute average)
Major damage to shrubbery and trees; up to 50% of palm fronds Shrubs and trees 50-90% defoliate; up to 100% of tangantangan
bent or blown off defoliated.
Numerous ripe and many green coconuts blown off coconut Up to 75% of palm fronds bent, twisted, or blown off; many
palms; crowns blown from a few palm trees. crowns stripped from palm trees.
Moderate damage to sugar cane and bamboo. Numerous green and virtually all ripe coconuts blown from
Some large trees -- palm trees, breadfruit, monkeypod, mango, trees.
acacia and Australian pines -- blown down when the ground Severe damage to sugar cane and bamboo.
becomes saturated Many large trees blown down -- palms, breadfruit, monkeypod,
30-50% defoliation of most trees and shrubs mango, acacia, and Australian pine.
Some very exposed panax, tangantangan, and oleander bent Considerable bark and some pulp removed from trees; most
over. standing trees are void of all but the largest branches (severely
pruned), with remaining branches stubby in appearance;
numerous trunks and branches are sandblasted.
Patches of panax, tangantangan, and oleander are flattened.
In General
Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed construction may be severely damaged.
Electrical power distribution and communication services may be severely disrupted.
For Typhoon winds 171 to 195 KPH (10-minute average) For Typhoon winds 195 to 220 KPH (10-minute average)
Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss o
roof decking and gable ends. most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls.
Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles
roads. downed.
A few non-reinforced hollow-spun concrete power poles broken Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas.
or tilted and may non-reinforced wooden power poles broken or Power outages will last weeks to possibly months.
blown down; many secondary power lines downed. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to Some reinforced hollow-spun concrete and many reinforced
weeks after the storm passes. wooden power poles blown down; numerous secondary and a
Practically all poorly constructed signs blown down and some few primary power lines downed.
stand-alone steel-framed signs bent over. Extensive damage to non-concrete roofs; complete failure of
Some roof, window, and door damage to well-built, wooden and many roof structures, window frames and doors, especially
metal residences and utility buildings. unprotected, non-reinforced ones; many well-built wooden and
Extensive damage to wooden structures weakened by termite metal structures severely damaged or destroyed.
infestation, wet-and-dry wood rot, and corroded roof straps Considerable glass failures due to flying debris and explosive
(hurricane clips). pressure forces created by extreme wind gusts.
Non-reinforced cinderblock walls blown down. Weakly reinforced cinderblock walls blown down.
Many mobile homes and buildings made of light materials Complete disintegration of mobile homes and other structures o
destroyed. lighter materials not tied down.
Some glass failure due to flying debris, but only minimal glass Most small and medium-sized steel-framed signs bent over of
failure due to pressure forces associated with extreme gusts. blown down.
Some unsecured construction cranes blown down. Some secured construction cranes and gantry cranes blown
Air is full of light projectiles and debris. down.
Some fuel storage tanks may rupture.
Air is full of large projectiles and debris.
WEATHER
CONDITIONS
An
Intense,
Super
Typhoon
will affe
the area.
Intense
winds
of more
than 220
kph may
be
expected
in at
least 12
hours.
DISASTER
PREPAREDNE
SS MEASURE
The
situation
is
potential
y extrem
ly
destruct
ve or
catastro
hic to th
commun
y.
All trave
and
outdoor
activities
should b
cancelled
Evacuati
n to safe
shelters
should
have bee
complete
since it
may hav
been too
late for
this
situation
Shelters
should b
made of
concrete
and abov
ground,
over the
storm
surge
level of
the
typhoon
The area
is very
likely to
be hit
directly
by the ey
of the
typhoon.
As the
eye of th
typhoon
approach
s, the
weather
will
worsen
continuo
sly, with
winds
increasin
to its
stronges
coming
generally
from the
north.
A sudden
improve
ent of th
weather
with ligh
winds w
be
experien
ed, whic
means th
area is
under the
eye of th
typhoon.
This
improve
weather
may last
for one t
two hour
dependin
on the
diameter
of the ey
and the
speed of
moveme
t.
As the
eye
moves o
of the
locality,
the wors
weather
experien
ed before
the lull
will
suddenly
commen
e. This
time the
very
strong
winds w
come
generally
from the
south.
The
disaster
coordina
ng
councils
concerne
and othe
disaster
response
organiza
ons are
now full
respondi
g to
emergen
es and in
full
readines
to
immedia
ely
respond
possible
calamity
AGRICULTURAL IMPACTS
PROPERTY IMPACTS
Almost total damage to structures of light materials, especially in highly exposed coastal areas.
A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
Complete roof failure on many buildings. Total failure of non-concrete reinforced roofs.
Severe and extensive window and door damage.
Extensive glass failure due to impact of flying debris and explosive pressure forces during extreme gusts.
Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed construction may be severely damaged.
Extensive or total destruction to non-concrete residences and industrial buildings.
Some structural damage to concrete structures, especially from large debris, such as cars, large appliances, etc.
Electrical power distribution and communication services severely disrupted.
Severe damage to some solid concrete power poles, to numerous reinforced hollow-spun concrete power poles, to many steel
towers, and to virtually all wooden poles; all secondary power lines and most primary power lines downed.
Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months.
All signboards blown down.
Many well-constructed storm shutters ripped from structures.
Some fuel storage tanks rupture.
Nearly all construction cranes blown down.
Air full of very large and heavy projectiles and debris.
Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas.
Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
On windward coasts, sea level rise of >25 ft (>7.6 m) above normal in open bays and inlets due to storm surge and wind-driven
waves
Breaking waves inside bays can be > 30 ft 99.2 m) above normal; 12-18 ft (3.7-5.5 m) of additional water over reefs. Serious
inundation likely for windward coastal areas below 18 ft (5.5m) elevation.
Very large boulders carried inland with waves.
Extensive beach erosion.
Extensive damage to port facilities including most loading derricks, gantry cranes, and fuel piers.
Virtually all ships, regardless of size, torn from moorings and many sunk.