Bagyong Butchoy Enters Philippine Area Of Responsibility

Bagyong Butchoy is officially the second cyclone to visit the Philippines this year.

Bagyong Butchoy's satellite image as of 2 p.m., June 14, 2012

Earlier today, the Philippine weather bureau said that Butchoy, a tropical storm with international codename Gutchol, has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

The storm, which was last spotted 880 km off East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, has maximum winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph. It is moving West Northwest at the rate of 24 kph.

Bagyong Butchoy is expected to be at 560 km East of Virac, Catanduanes on Friday; 320 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes on Saturday; and 310 km Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan on Sunday.

The bureau said that the TS Butchoy's is yielding an estimated rainfall amount of 15 - 25 mm per hour (heavy) within its 300 km diameter. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts, are thereby,

It added that Tropical Storm Butchoy and the presence of the Southwest Monsoon could generate big waves and thus, it advises fishing boats and other small seacrafts not to venture out into the seaboards of Luzon, Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao.

Bagyong Sendong Update - December 16, 2011

Bagyong Sendong (Tropical Storm Sendong) has made a landfall near Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophsical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) says.

Bagyong Sendong satellite image as of 5 p.m., December 16, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5p.m. bulletin from the PAGASA, Bagyong Sendong is estimated based on satellite and surface data at the vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur with coordinates 8.2°N, 126.1eg;E. Packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness up to 80 kph, the weather disturbance is forecast to move West Northwest at 24 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signals (PSWS) are still hoisted over the following areas:

Signal Number 2 (60-100 kph winds) - Surigao Del Norte, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Sur, Dinagat Province, Agusan Provinces, Bukidnon, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, and Camiguin.

Signal Number 1 (45-60 kph winds) - Palawan, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte, Siquijor, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, North Cotabato, Samal Island, Maguindanao, Davao del Sur, and Zamboanga Province.

The state weather bureau warns residents in low lying and mountainous areas under PSWS to be vigilant of possible flashfloods and landslides as well as those those living in coastal areas against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone. Mining operators and small scale miners are also alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides and take necessary precautionary measures. Meanwhile, fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the sea.

The PAGASA adds that Bagyong Sendong will bring an estimated rainfall amount of 10 - 25 mm per hour (heavy) within its 400-km diameter.

Bagyong Ramon continues to move northwestward: PAGASA

Bagyong Ramon (Tropical Depression Ramon) has continued moving in a Northwest direction, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday.

Bagyong Ramon satellite image as of 5 p.m., October 13, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5 p.m. bulletin from PAGASA, Bagyong Ramon was last spotted based on satellite and surface data at 270 km West of Metro Manila (14.3°N 118.3°E). It is packing maximum winds of 55 kph near the center and is moving to the Northwest at 19 kph.

The state weather bureau has lowered storm signals in all areas. Fishermen with smaller fishing boats, however, are are advised not to venture out into the sea while larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves.

Tropical Depression Ramon is expected to be at 850 km West of Laoag City by Saturday.

Tropical Storm Quiel likely to make a landfall this weekend: PAGASA

Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) track forecast | PAGASA

If Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) will not change its course, it will make a landfall in the Philippines this weekend, the PAGASA said Thursday.

At the moment, the tropical cyclone is "still too far to directly affect any part of the country," the state weather bureau added.

According to the 11 p.m. bulletin released by PAGASA, Tropical Storm Quiel was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 950 kms East of Aparri, Cagayan (17.9°N, 131.7°E ) with maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 140 kph. It is forecast to move to the West at the rate of 17 kph.

The PAGASA added that Bagyong Quiel will yield an estimated amount of rainfall of 15-25 mm per hour within the 300 km diameter of the tropical storm.

Typhoon Pedring PAGASA Update - September 27, 2011

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) "has weakened as it crossed the rugged terrain of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range," the PAGASA said Tuesday.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) satellite image as of 11 a.m., September 27, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to its 11 a.m. bulletin, Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) was estimated based on radar, satellite and surface data at 100 km East of Baguio City (16.5°N, 121.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signals have been hoisted over the following areas:

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

The PAGASA alerts residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals against possible flashfloods and landslides as well as those living in coastal areas against big waves or storm surges generated by the weather disturbance.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) is expected to yield an estimated rainfall amount of 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 650 km diameter of the typhoon.

The PAGASA added that Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) will enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas.

Typhoon Pedring PAGASA Update - September 26, 2011

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) has "slightly intensified as it continues to threaten Isabela-Aurora Area," the PAGASA said Monday afternoon.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) satellite image as of 5 p.m., September 26, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5 p.m. bulletin issued by the state weather bureau, Typhoon Pedring was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 260 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora (15.6°N, 124.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signals have also been hoisted in the following areas:

Signal Number 3 - Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Northern Quezon, Polillo Island, Aurora, Quirino, and Isabela;

Signal Number 2 - Albay, Burias Island, Sorsogon, Rest of Quezon, Rizal, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet, Mt. Province, Kalinga, Cagayan and Metro Manila;

Signal Number 1 - Ticao Island, Masbate, Marinduque, Batangas, Cavite, Bataan, Pampanga, Zambales, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Apayao, Calayan, and Babuyan Group of Islands.

The PAGASA also added the following advisories:

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.

Bagyong Lando Updates | PAGASA Weather Forecast

Bagyong Lando (Tropical Depression Lando) has developed from the active Low Pressure Area prevailing Ilocos Sur the past hours, the PAGASA said Sunday evening.

August 1 Update: As of 2 p.m., Bagyong Lando is no longer a tropical depression. It has weakened into a low pressure area, the PAGASA said.

Satellite shot of Bagyong Lando (West Philippine Sea) and Bagyong Kabayan (Pacific Ocean) as of 9 p.m. July 31, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the latest bulletin from PAGASA, Bagyong Lando was estimated based on
radar, satellite and surface data at 220 kms West of Dagupan City (16.0°N, 118.0°E) at 6 p.m. It is packing maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and is forecast to move slowly in a Northwest direction.

Tropical Depression Lando is expected to intensify further the southwest monsoon and to bring scattered to widespread rains over Luzon and Visayas particularly the western section.

Meanwhile, Bagyong Kabayan (Typhoon Kabayan) is still inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Read the PAGASA bulletin about Kabayan HERE.