Tag: rains

“Nimfa” intensifies into severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Nimfa” has intensified into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its recent advisory, PAGASA said “Nimfa,” which was estimated 630 kilometers east northeast of Basco, Batanes,  is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 95 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph. It is forecast to continue  intensifying within the forecast period, even as it is almost stationary. Between today […]

“Nimfa” accelerates; southwest monsoon affects Central, Southern Luzon

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Nimfa” has accelerated as it moves in a north northwest direction. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 3 a.m., the center of the tropical storm was estimated  at 580 kilometers east northeast of Basco, Batanes, packing  maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph. It is moving west at 25 kph. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon affects  Central […]

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 heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Agusan del Norte and Lanao del Sur within 1 to 2 hours. The same conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Camiguin; Agusan del Sur, particularly in  San Luis and Esperanza;  in Bukidnon, specifically in Malaybalay, Impasug-ong, Talakag; and in Maguindanao, in Pagalungan. […]

“Nimfa” intensifies into tropical storm, is almost stationary

(Eagle News)–“Nimfa” has intensified into a tropical storm and remains almost stationary off Batanes. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Nimfa” was estimated at 735 kilometers east northeast of Basco, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. Until tomorrow afternoon, frequent light to moderate with occasional heavy rains will be experienced over Ilocos Region, Cordillera […]

UPDATED: #WalangPasok: Class suspension(s) for Friday, Sept. 20

(Eagle News)–Classes on Friday, Sept. 20, were cancelled in some areas due to the bad weather. Below is a list: Macabebe, Pampanga – all levels Cainta, Rizal-all levels Cavite province– all levels Taytay, Rizal-all levels The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Nimfa” has intensified into a tropical storm. PAGASA said  until this afternoon, frequent light to moderate with occasional heavy rains will be experienced over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, […]

“Nimfa” to bring rains in parts of PHL as it moves slowly over PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Nimfa” is moving slowly over the northern portion of the Philippine Sea and will bring rains in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Nimfa” was located 715 kilometers east northeast of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 70 kph. “Nimfa” is moving in a west northwest […]

TD “Nimfa” maintains strength as it moves slowly over Philippine Sea

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Nimfa” has maintained its strength as it moved slowly over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said  the center of Tropical Depression “Nimfa” was estimated at 685 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing .maximum winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph. It is moving west northwest slowly. PAGASA said the Low Pressure Area  estimated in the […]

“Nimfa” almost stationary; Cagayan Valley, 2 other areas to have cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers due to trough of TD

(Eagle News)–Cagayan Valley and other areas are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms today, Sept. 17, due to the trough of  Tropical Depression “Nimfa.” In its recent advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region and Ilocos Region will experience the same conditions. As of 3 p.m., PAGASA said the center of “Nimfa” was estimated 725 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, […]

LPA off Batanes develops into Tropical Depression “Nimfa”

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area spotted off Batanes has developed into a tropical depression, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said this was as of 2 p.m. The tropical depression is now called “Nimfa.” PAGASA earlier said another LPA had been spotted, this time off Iba, Zambales. The southwest monsoon is also affecting Central and Southern Luzon, and Western Visayas, the weather bureau said. PAGASA said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers […]

Light to moderate rains to prevail in M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Metro Manila, Bataan, Pampanga and Bulacan will have light to moderate rains. So far, PAGASA said light to moderate rains are affecting Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Batangas, Rizal, Tarlac, Cavite, Laguna and Quezon. “The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to monitor the weather condition and […]

Rainfall advisory hoisted over Occidental Mindoro, Northern Palawan

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Occidental Mindoro and Northern Palawan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said  moderate to occasional heavy rains are affecting the two areas due to the southwest monsoon. PAGASA said the conditions may continue for two to three hours. “The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to monitor the weather condition and watch for the next advisory to be issued,” […]

PAGASA monitors two LPAs

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring two low pressure areas off Batanes and Zambales. PAGASA said as of 3 a.m. one LPA was seen 715 kilometers east of Basco. The other LPA, PAGASA said, was estimated 130 kilometers west southwest of Iba, Zambales. The southwest monsoon is also affecting Central and Southern Luzon and Western Visayas, the weather bureau said. PAGASA said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms will […]