Tag: PAGASA

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Quezon within the next two hours. These conditions are being experienced in San Juan and Lobo in Batangas. PAGASA said these conditions may persist within two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the […]

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TD “Ambo” slightly intensifies as it moves over PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Ambo” slightly intensified on Monday, May 11, as it moved westward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of “Ambo” was estimated  340 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kilometers per hour. In the next […]

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Trough of TD “Ambo” to bring cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers to Mindanao

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers are expected in Mindanao today due to the trough of Tropical Depression “Ambo.” The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast with “Ambo” estimated 385 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 3 a.m. “Ambo” is packing  maximum sustained winds of 4 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph. It is […]

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PAGASA: LPA off Mindanao likely to turn into tropical depression

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area off Mindanao is likely to turn into a tropical depression. In its 11 a.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said when this happens, the weather disturbance will be named “Ambo.” As of 3 a.m. today, the LPA was estimated 750 km east of Davao City. Today, PAGASA said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy  to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers are expected over Governor Generoso, Mati in Davao Oriental;  Davao Occidental; Sarangani; Ozamis, Clarin, Tudela in Misamis Occidental; and Bislig, Lingig in Surigao del Sur. PAGASA said lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are possible. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated with these hazards […]

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Easterlies affecting eastern section of Southern Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News)–The easterlies affecting  the eastern section of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will bring cloudy skies and isolated rainshowers to parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Visayas, Palawan and Occidental Mindoro will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies also due to localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds will prevail over  Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro too. PAGASA said there will be  slight to moderate seas in those […]

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Sangley Point, Cavite registers 50°C heat index today

(Eagle News) — Sangley Point in Cavite registered a 50-degree Celsius heat index on Friday, May 8. PAGASA said this was recorded at 2 p.m. Dagupan City followed, with a 47-degree Celsius heat index at the same time. Also at 2 p.m., Ambulong, Tanauan City; Davao City; Dipolog City; and the Science City of Munoz registered a 46-degree heat index. PAGASA defines heat index as  the “human discomfort index that gives the ‘apparent’ temperature, or […]

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LPA may enter PAR on Saturday, May 9: PAGASA

(Eagle News) – -The low pressure area being monitored off Davao City may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday, May 9. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 3 p.m., the LPA was located 960 kilometers east of the city. The easterlies are also affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, bringing partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers to the entire Visayas, Palawan, and […]

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Easterlies affecting eastern section of Southern Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News) — The easterlies are affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers today, May 8. PAGASA said light to moderate winds  will prevail over the eastern section of the island group, which is forecast to have slight to moderate seas. In other parts, PAGASA said there will be light to moderate […]

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Metro Manila, other areas under thunderstorm advisory

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Rizal, Batangas, and Laguna too. These conditions are being experienced in Gapan, Penaranda, Palayan, San Isidro in Nueva Ecija; San Miguel in Bulacan and Candaba in Pampanga. All other thunderstorm advisories are terminated. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Tarlac, other areas

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Tarlac and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Zambales, Pampanga, Laguna and Quezon as well. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced Taysan, Lobo, Batangas City in Batangas. The weather bureau said these  may persist within two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary […]

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PAGASA: No “equinox phenomenon” in next five days

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Thursday, May 7, belied social media reports there would be an “equinox phenomenon” in the next five days. PAGASA said in the first place, the spring equinox already ended on March 20. The autumnal equinox, on the other hand, will take place on Sept. 23. PAGASA said an equinox takes place when the center of the sun is directly on top of the world’s Equator. […]

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