Tag: Falcon update

Typhoon “Falcon” maintains its strength

PAGASA says it may exit PAR this afternoon or evening (Eagle News) — Typhoon “Falcon” has maintained its strength as it moves towards the sea southeast of Okinawa. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while no tropical cyclone wind signal has been hoisted over parts of the country so far, the southwest monsoon will continue to be enhanced by “Falcon,” and will bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western portion of […]

“Falcon” maintains its strength; is set to exit PAR on Monday or Tuesday

(Eagle News)–“Falcon” has maintained its strength as it moved north northwestward on Sunday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Falcon” is so far 1180 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and a gustiness of 115 kph. PAGASA said it is moving north northwestward at 15 kph. According to the weather bureau, the southwest monsoon will still be enhanced by “Falcon” and will […]

“Falcon” intensifies into a severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Falcon” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while no tropical cyclone wind signal is hoisted over any part of the country, “Falcon” will enhance the southwest monsoon and bring occasional monsoon rains over the western portions of Luzon and Visayas. So far, the tropical cyclone is located 1190 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and […]

Tropical Storm “Falcon” decelerates as it moves over PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Falcon” has decelerated on Saturday morning as it moved westward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that although no tropical cyclone wind signals are in place, the southwest monsoon enhanced by “Egay” will also be enhanced by “Falcon” starting this weekend. So far, “Falcon” is located 1315 kilometers east of Central Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness […]

Tropical Storm “Khanun” enters PAR

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Khanun” has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone, to be called “Falcon” while in PAR, is estimated 1360 kilometers east of Central Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving west northwestward at 15 kph. According to PAGASA, although no tropical cyclone wind signals […]

“Falcon” now outside PAR; LPA seen to develop into tropical depression within 36 hours

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Falcon” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, but the low pressure area spotted near Ilocos Sur may develop into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 p.m., the center of  “Falcon” was estimated at 655 kilometers north northeast of Basco, Batanes. As of 3 p.m., the LPA was estimated at 310 kilometers west northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur outside PAR, and may […]