Tag: rains

“Hanna” slightly intensifies

Is seen to become severe tropical storm in 24 hours (Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Hanna” slightly intensified on Monday, Aug. 5, as it moved in a  north northwestward direction. In its 11 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of the tropical storm was  875 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. “Hanna” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 85 kilometers per hour near the […]

Rains to prevail as TS “Hanna” moves northwards, southwest monsoon affects Luzon, Visayas

(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country today, Aug. 5, as Tropical Storm “Hanna” moves north northwest and the southwest monsoon continues to affect Luzon and Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of  3:00 a.m., the center of the tropical storm was located  940 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h and gustiness of up to 90 km/h, and moving  […]

“Hanna” intensifies into tropical storm

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Hanna” has intensified into a tropical storm. In its recent advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 3 p.m., the center of the tropical storm was located 1090 kilometers east of Tuguegarao. Hanna is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour, and gustiness of 85 kph. It is moving north at 15 kph. This was apart from the southwest monsoon, which affects Luzon and Visayas. […]

TD “Hanna” maintains its strength; monsoon rains to prevail

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Hanna”  maintained its strength on Sunday, Aug. 4, as it moved north northwestward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said between today and Tuesday morning, moderate to heavy monsoon rains will still be experienced over Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Mindoro provinces, northern portions of Palawan (including Calamian and Cuyo Islands), Romblon, Aklan, and Antique, with “Hanna” 1,070 km east of Infanta, Quezon. Hanna […]

Rainfall advisory hoisted over S. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Southern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services said light to moderate to at times heavy rains are being experienced in Camarines Sur, Albay, Masbate, Catanduanes, Oriental Mindoro and Romblon. He said the conditions  may continue for 1 to 3 hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against possible floods in low lying areas, flashfloods and landslides in mountainous areas,” PAGASA said.

Rains to prevail as TD Hanna moves west northwest, southwest monsoon affects Luzon, W. Visayas

(Eagle News)–Rains are still expected in parts of the country today, Aug. 4, as Tropical Depression “Hanna” moves west northwest, and the southwest monsoon affects Luzon and Western Visayas. In its recent advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said monsoon rains will prevail in Metro Manila, MIMAROPA, Bataan, Zambales, Cavite, Laguna and Batangas. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rainshowers are possible. Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, […]

LPA near Catanduanes to develop into TD Hanna in next 24 to 36 hours — PAGASA

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area near Catanduanes is expected to develop into a tropical depression, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, the LPA, located 875 kilometers east of Virac as of 10 a.m., is slated to develop into “Hanna” in the next 24 to 36 hours. In the next 24 hours, PAGASA said monsoon rains will be experienced over Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Occidental […]

PAGASA hoists heavy rainfall warning over Metro Manila, nearby areas

(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over Metro Manila and nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a yellow warning alert has been hoisted in MetroManila and Cavite. Flooding is expected in flood-prone areas. An orange warning, on the other hand, has been hoisted over Zambales and Bataan. PAGASA said flooding is threatening in those areas. Meanwhile,  light to moderate rains are expected over Tarlac and Nueva Ecija within […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over S. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Southern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Catanduanes;Albay, particularly in Sto Domingo, Malilipot, Bacacay; in Northern Samar; Masbate; Burias; Ticao; and Sorsogon, particularly in Magallanes and Bulan. PAGASA said these conditions may persist within 1 to 2 hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures […]

Rains to prevail in parts of PHL; southwest monsoon affects W. Luzon, LPA seen near Catanduanes

  (Eagle News)–Rains continue to pound parts of the country today, Aug. 3, as the southwest monsoon continues to affect the western section of Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 3 a.m., a low pressure area  was  1,135 kilometers east of Virac. Monsoon rains will prevail over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Apayao, Abra, Benguet, Mt. Province, Ifugao and Kalinga while cloudy skies with […]

Yellow rainfall advisory hoisted over M. Manila, nearby areas

(Eagle News)–A yellow rainfall warning has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Metro Manila, covered by the warning was Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Batangas. Flood-prone areas may as a result experience flooding, the weather bureau said. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains are affecting Tarlac, Nueva Ecija and Quezon. PAGASA said the rains may persist within three hours […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorm are being experienced over Aurora, Quirino, Southern Isabela, and over Dupax del Sur,  Dupax del Norte, Alfonso Castaneda, Kayapa and Aritao in Nueva Vizcaya. These conditions may  persist within 1 to 2 hours and may affect nearby areas, the weather bureau said. PAGASA advised […]