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24. What does it mean when PAGASA releases a PSWS #4?

A. Winds of 30-60 kph may be expected.
B. There is a little threat of storm surges.
C. A very intense typhoon will affect the locality. D. The locality will not likely be hit by the eye of the typhoon. nhanomena mauce the legat​


Sagot :

Answer:

C. A very intense typhoon.

Explanation:

PSWS #4 or commonly noted as Signal #4 in national television during a storm report has a wind speed of 171-220 kph may be expected in at least 12 hr which is very destructive.

Here is a few description from PAGASA when a Signal #4 hits an area

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:  

  • Very heavy damage to high –risk structures.
  • Heavy damage to medium risk structures;
  • Moderate damage to low-risk structures
  • Considerable damage to structures of light materials (up to 75% are totally and partially destroyed); complete roof structure failures.
  • Many houses of medium-built materials are unroofed, some with collapsed walls; extensive damage to doors and windows
  • A few houses of first-class materials are partially damaged
  • All signs/billboards are blown down.