Tag: Igme

“Igme” develops into severe tropical storm, is expected to exit PAR tonight

(Eagle News) — “Igme” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. But the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s Loriedin Dela Cruz said the weather disturbance situated 500 kilometers north northeast of Basco, Batanes no longer has any direct effect on the country, as it  moves north northeast at 20 kilometers per hour and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tonight. So far, the center of “Igme” is packing maximum sustained […]

LPA develops into tropical depression; Rains expected in parts of PHL as TD “Igme” enhances southwest monsoon

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area off Batanes has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s Benison Estareja said as of 3 a.m. today, TD “Igme” was located 285 kilometers north northeast of Basco, packing maximum sustained winds of 57 kilometers per hour, and gustiness of 70 kph. It is so far not directly affecting the country as it moves northwards at 15 kph, but is affecting the southwest monsoon, […]