Tag: rains

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Ecija, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Nueva Ecija and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon and Laguna within the next two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Bataan (Hermosa, Orani, Samal), Batangas (Laurel, Cuenca, Alitagtag, Santa Teresita, San Nicolas), and Cavite(Alfonso). “All are advised to take precautionary measures against […]

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Southwest monsoon affects western section of Luzon

  (Eagle News)–The southwest monsoon is affecting the western section of Luzon. As a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Palawan and Occidental Mindoro will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The entire Visayas and Mindanao, on the other hand, will  have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms. Mindanao and Visayas will have light to moderate winds, while the coastal waters will be […]

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PAGASA announces start of rainy season

  (Eagle News) — The country’s weather bureau announced on Friday, June 12, the onset of the rainy season. PAGASA issued that statement after it observed scattered rainshowers, monsoon rains, and the entry of tropical depression “Buchoy” in the last five days. It said this has brought “significant amount of rains over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.” “This satisfies the criteria of the start of the rainy season in the areas affected by […]

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“Butchoy” expected to intensify into tropical storm in 24 hours

(Eagle News)–“Butchoy” is expected to intensify into a tropical storm in 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Friday, June 12. PAGASA made the forecast even as the tropical cyclone wind signal number 1 earlier hoisted over Zambales and parts of Pangasinan have been lifted. According to PAGASA, as of 10 a.m., the center of “Butchoy” was estimated 140 km west northwest of Iba, Zambales or 165 km west of […]

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Zambales, parts of Pangasinan under Signal No. 1 as “Butchoy” maintains strength

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Zambales and other areas as “Butchoy” maintains its strength while moving over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal is also raised over the western portion of Pangasinan, particularly in Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Agno, Alaminos City, Burgos, Dasol, Mabini, Sual, Labrador and Infanta, with the tropical depression estimated  50 km west of Iba, Zambales. The weather disturbance […]

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Seven areas under Signal No. 1; “Butchoy” heads towards West PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over seven areas as “Butchoy,” now over Zambales, heads towards the West Philippine Sea. In its 5 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan are under the tropical cyclone wind signal, with “Butchoy” in the vicinity of San Felipe and moving west northwest at 15 kph. It is packing maximum  sustained winds of 45 kph near […]

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Signal No. 1 raised over M. Manila, 7 other areas as “Butchoy” moves towards Zambales

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 is hoisted over  Metro Manila and seven other areas as Tropical Depression “Butchoy” maintained its strength and is now moving toward Zambales. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija and Bulacan are also under the storm signal, with “Butchoy,” which made landfall over Polillo and Infanta, Quezon on Thursday afternoon, moving west northwest at 25 kph, and packing maximum winds of 45 […]

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Signal No. 1 raised over M. Manila, other areas; “Butchoy” expected to make landfall over N. Quezon-S. Aurora area between tonight, tomorrow morning

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 is hoisted over  Metro Manila and other areas as Tropical Depression “Butchoy” moves west  northwest. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, the southern portion of Aurora (Dingalan, San Luis), Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, the northern and central portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta, Real, Panukulan, Burdeos, Polillo, Patnanungan, Jomalig), Mauban, Sampaloc, Lucban, San Antonio, Tiaong, Dolores, Candelaria, Sariaya, Tayabas City, Lucena […]

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LPA off Quezon develops into tropical depression; “Butchoy” bringing rains in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area off Quezon has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the weather disturbance is now called “Butchoy.” A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over Quezon as a result. Meanwhile,  light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are expected over  Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Bulacan within the next two to three hours. Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are affecting Metro Manila, […]

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LPA off Catanduanes to develop into tropical depression today, will be named “Butchoy”

(Eagle News) –The low pressure area off Catanduanes is expected to develop into a tropical depression anytime today, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA weather specialist Raymond Ordinario, once this happens, the tropical depression will be called “Butchoy.” As of 10 a.m., PAGASA said in its latest weather advisory that the LPA was situated 110 kilometers northwest of Virac or 65 kilometers east northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte. The […]

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LPA off Eastern Samar may develop into tropical depression, PAGASA says

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area off Eastern Samar may develop into a tropical depression within 48 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Wednesday, June 10. PAGASA said as of 10 a.m.,  the LPA was estimated 30 kilometers east northeast of Borongan City. As a result, and also due to the southwesterly windflow, PAGASA said widespread moderate to heavy rains are expected over Eastern Visayas. Scattered to widespread light to moderate […]

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Heavy rainfall warning raised over parts of Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall warning has been raised over parts of Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a yellow warning level is raised over Cebu (Northern Cebu); Leyte; Southern Leyte; Biliran; Eastern Samar and Samar due to the low pressure area. A yellow warning level is also hoisted over parts of Dinagat Island due to th southwesterly windflow. Moderate rains to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced over Misamis […]

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