Typhoon Gener – PAGASA Weather Update for July 30
July 30, 2012 by cd · Comments Off
Typhoon Gener was estimated at 340km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan, (18.8°N, 125.2°E) at 1:00a.m. today based on satellite and surface data, with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph and is moving North Northwest at 11 kph.
PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL
Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):
Isabela
Kalinga
Apayao
Batanes Group of Island
Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds):
Cagayan
Calayan Grp of Island
Babuyan Grp of Island
3-DAY WEATHER FORECAST:
Monday morning: 260 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan
Tuesday morning: 160 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes
Wednesday morning: 350 km North of Basco, Batanes or 40 km East of Taiwan
Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides Likewise, those living in coastal areas under Public Storm Warning Signal #2 are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.
Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 – 25 mm per hour (heavy – intense) within the 600 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.
Tropical Storm “Gener” is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon that will bring rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao especially the western section.
Source: PAGASA
Typhoon Butchoy – PAGASA Weather Update for June 18
June 18, 2012 by cd · Comments Off
Typhoon Butchoy has maintained its strength at 11:00 a.m. today, June 18 (Monday), as it continues to move northward at 22 kph, according to the latest report of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA.
Tropical Storm “Butchoy” is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 460 km East of Basco, Batanes (20.2°N, 126.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 185 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 220 kph.
As of this time, no public storm warning signals raised.
3-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
Monday evening: 670 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or 120 km South of Okinawa, Japan
Tuesday morning: 920 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or 170 km Northeast of Okinawa, Japan
Typhoon “Butchoy” is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon that will bring rains over Luzon especially over its western section, and over Western Visayas which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.
Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 – 25 mm per hour (heavy) within the 500 km diameter of the Typhoon.
Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas due to the big waves generated by the combined effects of Typhoon “Butchoy” and the Southwest Monsoon.
Source: PAGASA
PAGASA, 2 Others Recognize NEWS5 Aksyon Weather Center’s High Tech But Easy-to-Understand Weather Reporting
December 2, 2011 by TV5 · Comments Off
Three organizations recently cited NEWS5 Aksyon Weather Center’s effort to raise the bar on the delivery of weather reports using its high-tech graphics system and understandable way of reporting, especially during typhoons.
Typhoon Pedring – PAGASA Storm Update for September 27
September 27, 2011 by cd · Comments Off
Typhoon Pedring slightly weakened earlier today, September 27, as it crossed Northern Luzon. Pedring is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 1100 km East of Baguio City (16.5°N, 121.5°E ) with maximum sustained winds of 1120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph and is moving West Northwest at 19 kph as of 11:00 a.m. Tuesday.
Typhoon Pedring is moving west northwest at 19 kilometers and is expected to leave the country by Wednesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL
Signal No. 3 (100-185 kph winds):
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Abra
Kalinga
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Benguet
La Union
Nueva Viscaya
Pangasinan
Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds):
Apayao
Cagayan
Isabela
Quirino
Nueva Ecija
Zambales
Pampanga
Tarlac
Bulacan
Bataan
Metro Manila
Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):
Babuyan
Calayan group of Islands
Northern Quezon
Polillo Island
Rizal
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Cavite
2-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
Wednesday morning: 300 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Thursday morning: 710 km West Northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Public Storm Warning Signal elsewhere are now lowered.
Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.
Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 – 25 mm per hour within the 650 km diameter of the typhoon.
Typhoon Pedring is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas.
Government work and all classes were suspended today due to the strong winds and heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Pedring.
Tropical Storm Pedring Enters PHL
September 26, 2011 by cd · Comments Off
Tropical Storm “Pedring” entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
but it was still too far to affect any part of the country, according to the weather bureau.
No storm signals were raised by the weather bureau as of Sunday night because it was still too far to affect any part of the country.
Pedring was spotted 1,030 kilometers east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, as of 4 p.m. of Saturday, and was moving west northwest at 19 kilometers per hour. It had maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph.
The country would experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms as it’s expected to make landfall on Wednesday.
PAGASA Update: Tropical Storm ‘Mina’ Gains Strength
August 24, 2011 by cd · Comments Off
Tropical Depression Mina has sustained its strength and is moving slowly towards the North, according to the latest weather bulletin of Philippine Atmospherica Geophysical and Astronomical Administration or PAGASA.
Forecaster Elvie Enriquez said Tropical storm “Mina” (Nanmadol) lengthens its stay in Philippine territory because its interacting with a tropical cyclone just outside the country.
Bagyong Mina is also expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas for today until tomorrow, Thursday.
PAGASA Says Neptune to be Seen in PHL on July 12
July 10, 2011 by cd · Comments Off
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said planet Neptune will be visible to stargazers in the Philippines this Tuesday since its discovery 165 years ago.
However, the bureau said that those who are interested to take a peek on the said planet on July 12 at around 1 a.m. in the morning will need binoculars or a telescope because it will not be visible to the naked eye.
“At 1:00 a.m. (of July 12), Neptune and Uranus will be glowing at magnitude +7.8 and +5.8. They will be located 53 and 31 degrees above the east-southeast horizon, and will lie among the stars of the constellation Aquarius, the Water Bearer and Pisces, the Fish, respectively,” acting administrator Nathaniel Servando said.
Neptune was discovered by German astronomer Johann Galle on September 23, 1846.
PAGASA Weather Forecast for June 24 (Friday) – Update On Tropical Storm Falcon
June 24, 2011 by cd · Comments Off
According to the latest bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), typhoon Falcon is heading in the North Northwest direction at 19 kph with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph.
The weather bureau warns the public that typhoon Falcon together with the southwest monsoon is expected to cause heavy rain showers the whole Friday afternoon.
Public warning storm signal number one is still up in the islands of Calayan, Babuyan, and Batanes. These areas are alerted for possible flashfloods and landslides.
Philippines Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and Zest Air cancelled 53 domestic flights from Manila today.
