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3 areas under Signal No. 1 as “Bising” weakens, decelerates

(Eagle News) — Only three areas are under a Tropical Cyclone Signal as Typhoon “Bising” weakened and decelerated over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under Signal No. 1, with the center of the eye of Typhoon “Bising” located  350 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan. Batanes the eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Camalaniugan, Buguey, Aparri, Santa Teresita, Alcala, Amulung, […]

7 areas still under Signal No. 1 as “Bising” slows down, maintains its strength

(Eagle News) — Seven areas remain under Signal No. 1 even as Typhoon “Bising” slowed down and maintained its strength on Wednesday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands the eastern portion of Apayao (Luna, Santa Marcela, Flora, Pudtol) the eastern portion of Kalinga (Pinukpuk, Rizal) the eastern portion of Isabela (Ilagan, San Mariano, Palanan, Divilacan, Maconacon, […]

Signal No. 2 lifted as “Bising” slows down

Batanes, six other areas still under Signal No. 1 (Eagle News) — The tropical cyclone wind signal number two raised over the eastern portions of Isabela and Cagayan has been lifted, as Typhoon “Bising” slowed down and moved northwestward, east of mainland Cagayan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1, however, is raised over the following areas, as “Bising,” which is located 360 km east of Tuguegarao City, maintained its […]

Signal No. 2 raised over eastern portions of Cagayan, Isabela as “Bising” moves over the PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Two areas remain under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Bising” continues to move over the Philippine Sea, east of Cagayan Valley. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Baggao, Gattaran, Lal-Lo, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey) and the eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan) are under the tropical cyclone wind signal, with 61 to 120 kph of winds prevailing or expected in […]

“Bising” maintains its strength; tropical cyclone wind signals raised over parts of Luzon, Visayas

(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Bising” has maintained its strength as it continues to move north-northwest east of Quezon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over the following areas: The eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Baggao, Gattaran, Lal-Lo, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri) the eastern portion of Isabela (San Pablo, Maconacon, Divilacan, Ilagan, Palanan) Catanduanes Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is raised over […]

3 areas still under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Bising” maintains its strength

(Eagle News) — Three areas in Luzon are still under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Bising” maintained its strength as it moved east of Quezon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: The eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Baggao, Gattaran, Lal-Lo, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri), the eastern portion of Isabela (San Pablo, Maconacon, Divilacan, Ilagan, Palanan) Catanduanes The following […]

Bising weakens as it moves slowly north; only Catanduanes, east CamSur, NE Albay under signal no. 2

Typhoon forecast to gradualy weaken into a severe tropical storm by Saturday, and exit PHL by Sunday   (Eagle News) Typhoon Bising (international name Surigae) has further weakened as it continues to move slowly northward with gusts of up to 215 kilometers per hour. As of PAGASA’s 5 a.m. bulletin on Tuesday, April 20, only Catanduanes, eastern portion of Camarines Sur, and the northeastern portion of Albay in Luzon remain under tropical cyclone wind signal […]

Typhoon Bising slightly weakens but still powerful with 240 km/hr gusts; more areas under Signal no. 2

Bising still veering away from Luzon, won’t hit landmass – PAGASA   (Eagle News) — Typhoon “Bising” (international name Surigae) slightly weakened on Sunday and on Monday morning, April 19, turned north northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Catanduanes, continuing its forecast track of veering away from the Luzon landmass until it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Bising, however, is still powerful, even at its slightly weakened state, with maximum sustained winds […]

Typhoon “Bising” maintains strength but not likely to make landfall based on forecast track

PAGASA’s forecast scenario says signal no. 2 only the highest wind signal that typhoon will reach in PHL if it maintains its northwestward track   (Eagle News) — Typhoon “Bising” (international name Surigae) maintained its strength and is expected to bring heavy to intense rains over Eastern Visayas and Bicol region, but is not expected to make landfall as its forecast track shows it would veer away from the Luzon landmass, according to PAGASA. But […]

Typhoon “Bising” decelerates but maintains strength, forecast to weaken in the next few days – PAGASA

Bising could veer away from Luzon landmass by Wednesday evening, says PAGASA forecast; Signal no. 2 still over Catanduanes and Samar provinces as of Sunday (Eagle News) — Typhoon Bising slightly decelerated over the Philippine Sea east of Northern Samar, moving at 15 kilometers per hour, while maintaining its strength of maximum sustained winds of 215 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 265 km/h. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no. 2 remains hoisted […]

Typhoon Bising accelerates; Catanduanes and Samar provinces placed under signal no. 2

Heavy rains forecast starting Sunday, April 18   (Eagle News) — Catanduanes in Luzon, and Samar, Eastern Samar and Northern Samar in Visayas were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 on Saturday at 5 p.m., as typhoon “Bising” (international name Surigae) slighly accelerated while moving west northwestward over the Philippine Sea. At 4 p.m. Saturday, April 17, the eye of typhoon Bising was at 460 kilometers east of Guian, Eastern Samar, moving west […]

Expansive typhoon “Bising” further intensifies; Signal no. 1 up in more Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao areas

But PAGASA says typhoon’s heavy rains to be felt starting tomorrow, Sunday, as Bising’s eye moves closer and its peak intensity is reached   (Eagle News) — More areas from Luzon to Mindanao were placed under signal no. 1 as typhoon “Bising” (international name SURIGAE) the country’s first typhoon this year, continued to rapidly intensify while moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, with maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour and gusts of up […]