Signal No. 1 hoisted over 4 areas as “Samuel” maintains its strength

(Eagle News)–A Tropical Cyclone Warning  Signal has been hoisted over four areas as Tropical Depression “Samuel” moved west northwestward and maintained its strength.

As of 4 a.m., the center of “Samuel” was 660 kilometers east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, prompting the Signal No. 1  over the province, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte and Dinagat Island.

A Signal No. 1 may also be raised over Southern Leyte and Eastern Samar.

Moderate to heavy rains may prevail over Caraga Region, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Southern Leyte, Bohol , Camiguin and Misamis Oriental.

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration advised fisherfolk not to venture out over areas under Signal No. 1 and the eastern seaboards of Visayas and Mindanao.