Local authorities have raised the warning level regarding Storm surge from Orange to Red at 6 p.m. local time. The warning, the fourth of a five-level scheme, indicates that the water level is expected to reach 1.5 to 2.5 meters above road level. The Red Storm surge warning also indicates, to those living in those areas, that the local power supply company, CEM, might enforce power outages to prevent further damage related to short-circuiting caused by flooding. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) have said that wind would start to significantly strengthen tonight and would be accompanied by more frequent showers and thunderstorms. The emergency shelters accommodated a total of 544 people as of 8 p.m. local time since their opening, while 501 are still at these shelters.