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“Ambo” intensifies into severe tropical storm; more areas under Signal No. 1

(Eagle News)–More areas are under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 as “Ambo” intensified into a severe tropical storm on Wednesday, May 13. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Sorsogon, Ticao Island, Catanduanes, and the southern portion of Albay particularly Oas, Tabaco, Ligao City, Pio Duran, Guinobatan, Malilipot, Jovellar, Camalig, Santo Domingo, Bacacay, Rapu-rapu, Daraga, Legazpi, Manito are under the storm signal. Signal No. 1 is also hoisted over Northern Samar, in […]

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More areas under Signal no. 1 as “Ambo” approaches E. Visayas-Bicol area

(Eagle News)–More areas are now under a tropical cyclone wind signal number 1 as Tropical Storm “Ambo” approaches the Eastern Visayas-Bicol Region area. In his 11 a.m. update, weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said the towns of Calbayog, Sta. Margarita, Gandara, Matuginao, Pagsanghan, San Jorge, San Jose de Buan, Tarangnan, Catbalogan city, Jiabong, Motiong, San Sebastian, Paranas and Hinabangan in the northern portion of Samar; and Jipapad, Arteche, Maslog, Oras, San Policarpio, Dolores, Can-Avid, Taft, Sulat […]

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Signal no. 1 hoisted over areas of Eastern and Northern Samar as storm “Ambo” intensifies

  (Eagle News) — Tropical storm “Ambo” (international name Vongfong) further intensified while moving north-northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Samar Island, according to PAGASA’s weather bulletin issued Wednesday morning, May 13, 2020. Because of this, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is hoisted over the northern portion of Eastern Samar, and the eastern portion of Northern Samar. Under TCWS No. 1 are the towns of Jipapad, Maslog, Arteche, San Policarpio, Oras, Dolores, Can-avid, […]

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Weather in photo: Cloudy skies in Motiong, Samar as of 7 a.m., May 13, 2020

(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies can be seen in Motiong, Samar in the Eastern Visayas region in the Philippines at around 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020. At 4 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Storm “AMBO” was estimated based on all available data at 410 kilometers East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (11.7 °N, 129.2 °E ) The country’s weather bureau, PAGASA, said scattered light to moderate with at times heavy rainshowers during thunderstorms […]

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“Ambo” intensifies into a tropical storm, could grow stronger as it approaches Eastern Visayas, Bicol

  (Eagle News) — “Ambo” intensified into a tropical storm Tuesday night and is expected to “bring moderate to heavy rains over Eastern Visayas, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate,” according to PAGASA’s 11 p.m. weather bulletin on May 12. The country’s weather bureau said that Tropical Storm Ambo (international name VONGFONG) may even “further intensify as it approaches the Eastern Visayas-Bicol Region area.” PAGASA issued a “heavy rainfall warning” last night, amd said that the […]

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TD Ambo forecast to intensify into a Tropical Storm by tonight or tomorrow – PAGASA

(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Ambo” is “forecast to intensify into a Tropical Storm” by tonight or tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13, according to the country’s weather bureau, PAGASA. It was estimated 410 kilometers East of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte as of 3 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 12, and is moving north northeast slowly, according to PAGASA, the country’s weather bureau. “Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 may be raised over portion of Eastern Visayas […]

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PAGASA: “Ambo” maintains strength, may intensify into tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Ambo” has maintained its strength as it moves slowly in a northwest direction. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said  as of Monday evening, the center of Tropical Depression “Ambo” was estimated 300 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. PAGASA said the trough of “Ambo” will bring scattered light to moderate with at times heavy rainshowers during thunderstorms over Mindanao, and Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1 may be raised over […]

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Heavy rainfall warning hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bukidnon and Davao del Norte are under a yellow warning level, which means the expected rainfall amount is between 7.5 mm and 15 mm within one hour. Flooding is possible especially in low-lying areas and along river channels. Landslides in mountainous areas are possible. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rains are being experienced […]

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TD “Ambo” slightly intensifies as it moves over PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Ambo” slightly intensified on Monday, May 11, as it moved westward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of “Ambo” was estimated  340 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kilometers per hour. In the next […]

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PAGASA: TD “Ambo” may intensify into tropical storm on Thursday

(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Ambo” may intensify into a tropical storm on Thursday, May 14, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA’s Ariel Rojas, if Ambo’s northwest direction continues, by then, it will be located 260 kilometers east of Legazpi City and may make landfall in the Bicol area. PAGASA said as of 3 a.m. today, “Ambo” is located 385 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, packing maximum […]

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Trough of TD “Ambo” to bring cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers to Mindanao

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers are expected in Mindanao today due to the trough of Tropical Depression “Ambo.” The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast with “Ambo” estimated 385 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 3 a.m. “Ambo” is packing  maximum sustained winds of 4 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph. It is […]

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