(Eagle News) — “BUTCHOY” intensified into a tropical storm as it exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to PAGASA’s weather bulletin issued on Friday, June 12 at 11 p.m. But even though “Butchoy” (international name Nuri) is now outside the country, “occasional gusts associated with the Southwest Monsoon may still be experienced over most of Northern and Central Luzon and the western section of Southern Luzon and Visayas.” At 10:00 PM Friday, the […]
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“Butchoy” expected to intensify into tropical storm in 24 hours
(Eagle News)–“Butchoy” is expected to intensify into a tropical storm in 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Friday, June 12. PAGASA made the forecast even as the tropical cyclone wind signal number 1 earlier hoisted over Zambales and parts of Pangasinan have been lifted. According to PAGASA, as of 10 a.m., the center of “Butchoy” was estimated 140 km west northwest of Iba, Zambales or 165 km west of […]
Zambales, parts of Pangasinan under Signal No. 1 as “Butchoy” maintains strength
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Zambales and other areas as “Butchoy” maintains its strength while moving over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal is also raised over the western portion of Pangasinan, particularly in Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Agno, Alaminos City, Burgos, Dasol, Mabini, Sual, Labrador and Infanta, with the tropical depression estimated 50 km west of Iba, Zambales. The weather disturbance […]
Seven areas under Signal No. 1; “Butchoy” heads towards West PHL Sea
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over seven areas as “Butchoy,” now over Zambales, heads towards the West Philippine Sea. In its 5 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan are under the tropical cyclone wind signal, with “Butchoy” in the vicinity of San Felipe and moving west northwest at 15 kph. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near […]
Signal No. 1 raised over M. Manila, 7 other areas as “Butchoy” moves towards Zambales
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Metro Manila and seven other areas as Tropical Depression “Butchoy” maintained its strength and is now moving toward Zambales. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija and Bulacan are also under the storm signal, with “Butchoy,” which made landfall over Polillo and Infanta, Quezon on Thursday afternoon, moving west northwest at 25 kph, and packing maximum winds of 45 […]
Signal No. 1 raised over M. Manila, other areas; “Butchoy” expected to make landfall over N. Quezon-S. Aurora area between tonight, tomorrow morning
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas as Tropical Depression “Butchoy” moves west northwest. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, the southern portion of Aurora (Dingalan, San Luis), Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, the northern and central portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta, Real, Panukulan, Burdeos, Polillo, Patnanungan, Jomalig), Mauban, Sampaloc, Lucban, San Antonio, Tiaong, Dolores, Candelaria, Sariaya, Tayabas City, Lucena […]
LPA off Quezon develops into tropical depression; “Butchoy” bringing rains in parts of PHL
(Eagle News)–The low pressure area off Quezon has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the weather disturbance is now called “Butchoy.” A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over Quezon as a result. Meanwhile, light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are expected over Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Bulacan within the next two to three hours. Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are affecting Metro Manila, […]
LPA off Catanduanes to develop into tropical depression today, will be named “Butchoy”
(Eagle News) –The low pressure area off Catanduanes is expected to develop into a tropical depression anytime today, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA weather specialist Raymond Ordinario, once this happens, the tropical depression will be called “Butchoy.” As of 10 a.m., PAGASA said in its latest weather advisory that the LPA was situated 110 kilometers northwest of Virac or 65 kilometers east northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte. The […]
DSWD extends help to families affected by typhoon “Butchoy”
(Eagle News) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues its relief efforts to families affected by Typhoon “Butchoy” which has already left the Philippine area of responsibility. DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo asked affected citizens to report their situations on the ground and for those who have not yet received assistance to coordinate with the respective DSWD field offices in their areas and indicate exactly what they need. She said families in Central […]
Typhoon Butchoy continues to move away from Phl
(Eagle News) –Typhoon Nepartak or “Butchoy” has crossed Southern Taiwan and continued to move away from the country. All Tropical Cyclone warning signals are now lifted. The estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 600 km diameter of the typhoon. Fisherfolk are advised not to venture out over the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the western seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon. “Butchoy” will continue to enhance the Southwest monsoon which will […]
Many roads in Metro Manila flooded because of heavy rains
(Eagle News) – Major roads in Metro Manila, particularly in the city of Manila, were flooded after heavy rains experienced since Thursday night. The rains were brought about by Typhoon Butchoy which enhanced the Southwest Monsoon or “hanging habagat” in the local dialect. One of the reasons seen for the floods are the drainage projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways which had been left unfinished. Heavy equipment and construction materials were left […]
Class suspensions today in Metro Manila, other areas because of Typhoon Butchoy
(Eagle News) – Classes have been suspended in the following areas because of heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Butchoy. Caloocan City – preschool to high school Las Piñas City – preschool to high school Mandaluyong City – preschool to high school Manila – preschool to high school Marikina – preschool to high school Makati – preschool to senior high school Navotas City – preschool to high school Pasay City – preschool to high […]





