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    PSWS and Warning Signals Levels

    Public Storm Warning Signals (PSWS)


    - are used by PAGASA to warn people about the approaching weather
    disturbance.

    Warning Signals Levels


    Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1
    - A tropical cyclone will threaten/affect an area. Winds of 30-60 kph is expected.
    Intermittent rains may be expected in at least 36 hours.
    Impact of the Winds: No Damage to Very Light Damage
    *Twigs and branches of small trees may be broken.
    *Some houses of very light materials may be partially unroofed.
    *Only very light or no damage may be sustained by areas affected.

    Public Storm Warning Signal No. 2


    - A tropical cyclone will threaten/affect an area. Winds of greater than 60 kph and
    up to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours.
    Impact of the Winds: Light Damage to Moderate Damage
    *Few big trees may be uprooted.
    *A large number of houses made of light materials may be unroofed.
    *Rice and corn crops may be downed.

    Public Storm Warning Signal No. 3


    - A tropical cyclone will threaten/affect an area. Winds of greater than 100 kph up
    to 185 kph may be expected in at least 18 hours.
    Impact of the Winds: Moderate Damage to Heavy Damage
    *Almost all banana plants may be downed and a large number of trees may be
    uprooted.
    *There may be widespread disruption of electrical power and communication
    services.
    Public Storm Warning Signal No. 4
    - A very intense typhoon will affect the area. Very strong winds of more than 185
    kph may be expected in at least 12 hours.
    Impact of the Winds: Heavy Damage to Very Heavy Damage
    *Damage to affected communities can be very heavy.
    *Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed construction may be
    severely damaged.
    *Rice and corn plantation may suffer severe losses.

    Public Storm Warning Signal No. 5


    - A Super Typhoon will affect the area. Very strong winds of more than 220 kph
    may be expected in at least 12 hours.
    Impact of the Winds: Very Heavy Damage to Widespread Damage
    *Almost total damage to structures of light materials, especially in highly exposed
    coastal areas.
    *Complete roof failure on many buildings. Severe and extensive window and door
    damage.
    *Most tall trees are broken, uprooted, or defoliated.

    Multiple Choices:
    1. How long will the wind stay in the Warning Signal No. 3?
    A. 12 B.36 C. 18 D.24
    2. How fast is the wind at Warning Signal No. 4?
    A. 171-220 B. More than 220 C. 30-60 D. 121-170
    3. PSWS stands for?
    A. Philippine Storm Warning Signals C. Philippine Storm Weather Signals
    B. Public Storm Weather Signals D. Public Storm Warning Signals
    4. What warning signal has light damage to moderate damage.
    A. Warning Signal No. 2 C. Warning Signal No. 4
    B. Warning Signal No. 5 D. Warning Signal No. 1
    5. ___________ are raised to warn the public of incoming weather disturbances.
    A. PAGASA B. PSWS C. PAR D. PHIVOLCS

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