(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Ambo” remains almost stationary over the Luzon Strait and is forecast to weaken into a low pressure area in the next 12 to 24 hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Batanes and Babuyan Islands with the center of “Ambo” estimated 125 km west northwest of Calayan, Cagayan. It is packing maximum winds of up to 45 kph near the center and gustiness […]
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Signal No. 1 hoisted over four areas as TD “Ambo” slows down
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over four areas as “Ambo,” now a tropical depression, slowed down. In its 11 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the extreme northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Burgos, Bangui, Pagudpud), the extreme northwestern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Praxedes, Claveria), Babuyan Islands, and Batanes are under the tropical cyclone wind signal with Ambo’s eye 95 kilometers west of Calayan, Cagayan. “Ambo” is packing winds […]
Ambo weakens into a tropical depression, slows down over Luzon strait; to exit PHL on Monday
(Eagle News) — Ambo has weakened into a tropical depression and has slowed down while over the Luzon Strait, and is expected to leave the country by Monday afternoon, May 18. At 10 p.m. Saturday, May 16, the center of Tropical Depression “AMBO” was estimated based on all available data at 95 km West of Calayan, Cagayan (19.4 °N, 120.6 °E ). It is moving Northeast at 10 kilometers oer hour with maximum sustained winds […]
Signal No. 1 hoisted over Ilocos Norte, other areas as “Ambo” accelerates
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Ilocos Norte as “Ambo” accelerates while moving northward over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Batanes, Babuyan Islands, the northwestern portion of Cagayan (Santa Praxedes, Claveria, Sanchez Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros), and the northern portion of Apayao (Calanasan, Luna) are also under the tropical cyclone wind signal. “Ambo” was so far estimated 110 km north northwest of Laoag City, packing maximum […]
“Ambo” maintains strength as it moves over W. PHL Sea
(Eagle News)–“Ambo” has maintained its strength as it continues to move north-northwestward over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 1 p.m., “Ambo” was estimated 75 km west northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kp. It is moving north north northwest at 25 kph. Signal no. 2 remans […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are being experienced in Zamboanga del Norte (Sibuco, Sirawai), Zamboanga Sibugay (Olutanga, Mabuhay, Talusan, Alicia, Tungawan, Roseller Lim), and in Zamboanga City. PAGASA said these may persist within 1 to 2 hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take […]
Tropical Storm “Ambo” maintains strength; Signal No. 2 hoisted over Ilocos Norte, other areas
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Ambo” has maintained its strength and is now over the coastal waters of Ilocos Sur. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 7 a.m., the center of “Ambo” was over Santa Cruz, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 125 kph. It is moving north northwestward at 20 kph, and is likely to exit the Philippine Area of […]
“Ambo” weakens further as it moves over Northern Bulacan-Southern Nueva Ecija area
Signal No. 2 hoisted over Babuyan Islands, other areas (Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Ambo” has weakened further and is now moving over the Northern Bulacan-Southern Nueva Ecija area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 p.m., the center of “Ambo” was in the vicinity of San Miguel, Bulacan. “Ambo” is packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph, as it moves […]
“Ambo” to make landfall over Real or Infanta, Quezon between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
(Eagle News) — “Ambo” has slightly weakened again as it approaches the Real-Infanta area in Northern Quezon on Friday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ambo” was estimated 40 kilometers south of Infanta, Quezon, and is moving northwest at 20 kph. PAGASA said is forecast to make landfall over Real or Infanta between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., as it packs maximum sustained winds of up […]
NGCP: Several transmission lines down due to “Ambo”
(Eagle News) — Several transmission lines in several parts of the country are down due to “Ambo,” the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said on Friday, May 15. The NGCP said the following lines are unavailable: SOUTH LUZON Pitogo-Mulanay 69kV Line Customers Affected: QUEZELCO I Date/time out: 15 May 2020 / 8:40AM Gumaca-Lopez 69kV Line Customers Affected: QUEZELCO I Date/time out: 15 May 2020 / 9:34AM Gumaca-Pitogo 69kV Line Customers Affected: QUEZELCO I Date/time out: […]
“Ambo” weakens into severe tropical storm; Signal No. 2 still hoisted over M. Manila, other areas
(Eagle News) — “Ambo” has weakened into a severe tropical storm as it continues to move towards the Northern Quezon-Laguna area on Friday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 1 p.m., the center of “Ambo” was inthe vicinity of Agdangan, Quezon. It is moving northwestward at 20 kph, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. PAGASA said the […]
PAGASA issues flood advisory for Bicol River Basin due to “Ambo”
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Friday, May 15, warned of possible flooding in several areas near the Bicol River due to the heavy rains brought by “Ambo.” PAGASA cited in particular the municipalities of Polangui, Oas, Bato, Libon, Nabua, Baao, Bula, Buhi, Pili, Cmaligan, Bombon, Magarao, Canaman, Gainza, Milaor, Minalabac, Pamplona, San Fernando and Calabanga, Cabusao, Libmanan and Sipocot. Also given warning were the cities of Ligao, Iriga […]





