Tropical Depression Wilma has maintained its strength as it remains over the east of Eastern Visayas, the state weather bureau reported.
As a result, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is still in effect in 27 areas across the country on Saturday (December 6).
In its 8 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Wilma continues to carry a maximum wind speed of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 55 kph.
It is moving westward slowly and has been spotted 70 kilometers east of Borongan City in Eastern Samar.
Wind Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the following areas, with wind speeds ranging from 39 to 61 kph, which may potentially bring ‘minimal to minor threat to life and property:’
Luzon
Sorsogon
Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands
Romblon
Southern portion of Oriental Mindoro (Bulalacao, Mansalay, Roxas, Bongabong)
Southern portion of Occidental Mindoro (Magsaysay, San Jose, Rizal, Calintaan)
Northernmost portion of Palawan (Aracelli, Dumaran, El Nido, Taytay) including Cuyo, Calamlan and Cagayancillo Islands
Visayas
Northern Samar
Eastern Samar
Samar
Biliran
Leyte
Southern Leyte
Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands
Bohol
Negros Occidental
Siquijor
Northern and central portion of Negros Oriental (City of Guihulngan, Canlaon City, Vallehermoso, La Libertad, Jimalalud, Tayasan, Ayungon, Bindoy, Manjuyod, Amlan, San Jose, Dumaguete City, Valencia, Sibulan, Bacong, Mabinay, City of Bayawan, Basay)
Guimaras
Iloilo
Capiz
Aklan
Antique
Mindanao
Surigao del Norte including Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands
Dinagat Islands
Northern portion of Surigao del Sur (Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza)
Northern portion of Agusan del Norte (Kitcharao, Jabonga, Santiago, Tubay, City of Cabadbaran, Remedios T. Romualdez, Magallanes)
Camiguin /apl