Tag: Dante

“Dante” re-enters PHL as tropical depression; Batanes under signal no. 1

  (Eagle News) – Tropical cyclone “Dante” which exited the country early Friday, June 4, re-entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) , and is now affecting Batanes which is under signal number 1. Batanes will be experiencing “strong winds” during the passage of Dante, PAGASA said in its 5 p.m. bulletin. The center of Tropical Depression “DANTE” (CHOIWAN) was estimated based on all available data 210 kilometers West Northwest of Basco, Batanes or 185 […]

Storm “Dante” leaves PHL, but could “re-enter” this afternoon, says PAGASA

  (Eagle News) – Tropical storm “Dante” (international name Choi-wan) has left the country, but could re-enter this afternoon before heading straight to Taiwan where it is forecast to landfall tonight In its latest advisory at 5 a.m., the country’s weather bureau PAGASA said that “Dante” as of 4 a.m. is already outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It was estimated at 285 kilometers northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.  The storm made its […]

All storm signals lifted as “Dante” moves over the West PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — All storm signals have now been lifted even as “Dante” maintained its strength while moving northwestward over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a gale warning, however, is still in effect over the northern and western seaboards of Northern Luzon, with “Dante” estimated 205 km west northwest of Dagupan City, Pangasinan or 190 km west southwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur. PAGASA said “Dante” is packing […]

Inauguration of development projects in Kalibo airport postponed due to inclement weather

(Eagle News) — The inauguration of development projects in Kalibo International Airport scheduled today, June 3, has been postponed. The Department of Transportation said this was due to the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Dante.” The DOTr said the postponement was upon the advice of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. “After thorough considerations, and despite preparations already laid out ahead of the anticipated event, the DOTr has decided to reschedule the […]

Storm signals still raised over parts of Luzon as “Dante” moves over Northern Zambales coastal waters

(Eagle News) — Storm signals remain hoisted over parts of Luzon as “Dante” moves over the coastal waters of Northern Zambales. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Zambales and the western portion of Pangasinan (Infanta, Mabini, Sual, Labrador, City of Alaminos, Anda, Bolinao, Bani, Agno, Burgos, Dasol) are under Signal No. 2, with the tropical storm situated over Santa Cruz. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is raised over the following […]

Updated: Storm “Dante” makes 6 landfalls as it batters PHL with rains; more areas under signal no. 2

(Update: as of 5 p.m. PAGASA bulletin) Metro Manila under signal no. 1, along with 15 other provinces in Luzon, Visayas   (Eagle News) – Tropical storm Dante (international name Choi-wan) made six landfalls in the country, the latest was over Pola, Oriental Mindoro at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2. The storm first made landfall over Sulat, Eastern Samar at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1; the second landfall was over Cataingan, Masbate at 1 […]

“Dante” expected to make landfall over Eastern Samar or Leyte between tonight and tomorrow morning: PAGASA

(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Dante” is expected to make landfall over Eastern Samar or Leyte between tonight or tomorrow early morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, Signal No. 2 is raised over the following areas, with “Dante” estimated 220 km east northeast of Maasin City, Southern Leyte or 125 km east southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar: LUZON Catanduanes, the southern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Presentacion, Lagonoy, San […]

Several areas under Signal No. 2 as “Dante” moves west-northwestward over PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 2 has been raised over several areas as Tropical Storm “Dante” turned west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Dinagat-Siargao Island. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal with the center of “Dante” estimated 270 km east of Maasin City, Southern Leyte: LUZON The eastern portion of Masbate (Mobo, Uson, Dimasalang, Cawayan, Palanas, Cataingan, Placer, Pio V. Corpuz, […]

More areas under Signal No. 1 as TS “Dante” continues to move northwestward over PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — More areas are now under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Dante” continues to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea. In its midnight weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal, with “Dante” estimated 375 km east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte: LUZON The eastern portion of Sorsogon (City of Sorsogon, Magallanes, Bulan, Juban, Irosin, Santa Magdalena, Matnog, […]

Signal No. 1 raised over parts of Northern, Eastern Samar as TS “Dante” maintains its strength

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 has been raised over several areas as Tropical Storm “Dante” maintained its strength and continued to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: The eastern portion of Northern Samar (Mapanas, Gamay, Lapinig, Palapag, Laoang) the northeastern portion of Eastern Samar (Arteche, San Policarpo) According to PAGASA, today until tomorrow afternoon, light […]

Tropical Storm “Dante” intensifies as it moves over PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Dante” slightly intensified as it moved over the Philippine Sea. In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate with at times heavy rains will be experienced over Caraga and Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Bukidnon, and Misamis Oriental due to the outer rain bands of “Dante,” which is estimated 515 kilometers east northeast of Davao City or 445 km east of Hinatuan, […]

“Dante” intensifies into tropical storm

(Eagle News) — “Dante” has intensified into a tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, the center of “Dante” was estimated  625 kilometers east of Davao City. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center, and has a gustiness of up to 80 kph and a central pressure of 998 hPa. PAGASA said it is moving north northwest at 15 kph. According to the weather […]