The state weather bureau on Wednesday issued a storm surge warning in parts of Aurora, Cagayan and Isabela as Tropical Cyclone Paolo approaches.
In its 2 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that a minimal to moderate risk of storm surge is expected in the next 48 hours in the following coastal areas:
Aurora
Baler
Casiguran
Dilasag
Dinalungan
Dipaculao
Isabela
Dinapigue
Divilacan
Maconacon
Palanan
Cagayan
Baggao
Gattaran
Gonzaga
Lal-lo
Peñablanca
Santa Ana
Surge heights may reach 1 to 2 meters, said Pagasa.
Residents in coastal municipalities were advised to stay away from the shore, cancel maritime activities, and remain alert to further bulletins.