Tag: Mawar update

Super Typhoon “Mawar” enters PAR; is now called “Betty”

(Eagle News)–Super typhoon “Mawar” has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and is now called “Betty.” The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, the center of the tropical cyclone was situated 1320 kilometers east of Central Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 240 kph. PAGASA said it is moving west northwestward at 25 kph. “Betty” is expected to […]

Super Typhoon “Mawar” further intensifies over Philippine Sea

Is forecast to enter PAR on Friday evening (May 26) or Saturday morning (May 27) (Eagle News) — Super Typhoon “Mawar” has further intensified over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of its  eye was so far located 1,840 km east of Southeastern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 205 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 250 kph. “Mawar” is currently […]

“Mawar” re-intensifies into super typhoon; is expected to enter PAR on Friday or Saturday

(Eagle News)–“Mawar,” which has re-intensified into a super typhoon, is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday evening or Saturday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, the center of the tropical cyclone was situated 2130 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 230 kph. PAGASA said it is moving west […]