Unless this warning signal is upgraded during the entire existence of the tropical cyclone, only very light or no damage at all may be sustained by the exposed communities. Rice crop, however, may suffer significant damage when it is in its flowering stage. When the tropical cyclone is strong or is intensifying and is moving closer, this signal may be upgraded to the next higher level. The waves on coastal waters may gradually develop and become bigger and higher. In the meantime, business may be carried out as usual except when flood occur.
Disaster preparedness is activated to alert status.
A tropical cyclone will affect the the locality. Winds of greater than 60 kph and up to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours. Some coconut trees may be tilted with few others broken. Few big trees may be uprooted. Many banana plants may be downed.