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PAGASA says Tropical Storm “Haikui” may enter PAR on Wednesday

(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Haikui” may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday afternoon or evening, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, “Hanna,” as it will be called once it enters PAR, is less likely to directly affect the country but may enhance the southwest monsoon beginning Wednesday or Thursday. “This may result in the continuation of occasional or monsoon rains over the western portion of Luzon […]

Typhoon “Goring” maintains its strength; Signal No. 3 hoisted over northeastern Babuyan Islands

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 3 has been raised over the northeastern portion of Babuyan Islands as Typhoon “Goring” maintained its strength and continued to approach Luzon Strait. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is hoisted over the following areas: Batanes the rest of Babuyan Islands the extreme northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) The following areas are under Signal No. 1: The northern and eastern […]

“Goring” continues to weaken; Signal No. 1 still raised over portions of Luzon

(Eagle News) — “Goring” has continued to weaken while moving north northeastward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are still under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1: Batanes Babuyan Islands the northern and eastern portions of mainland Cagayan (Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Baggao, Buguey, Santa Ana, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Allacapan, Lal-Lo, Lasam, Peñablanca, Iguig, Amulung, Gattaran, Alcala) the eastern portion […]

“Haikui” intensifies into a tropical storm; may enter PAR on Wednesday or Thursday

(Eagle News) — “Haikui” has intensified into a tropical storm, and may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said once inside PAR, it will have the domestic name “Hanna.” So, far, the center of what was once a tropical depression  was estimated 2,230 km east of Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center, and […]

Signal No. 1 still hoisted over parts of Luzon even as “Goring” weakens into a typhoon

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over parts of Luzon even as “Goring” weakened into a typhoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Babuyan Islands Northern and eastern portions of mainland Cagayan (Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Baggao, Gattaran, Baggao, Buguey, Santa Ana, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Allapacan, Abulug, Sanchez Mira, Lal-lo, Lasam, Peñablanca, Iguig, Amulung, Gattaran, Alcala) Eastern […]

“Goring” develops into a supertyphoon; extreme eastern portion of Isabela under Signal No. 3

(Eagle News)–The extreme eastern portion of Isabela is now under Signal No. 3 as “Goring” developed into a supertyphoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal is, in particular, hoisted over Divilacan and Palanan. The following areas, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 2: Eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Peñablanca, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Lal-lo, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Santa Ana) Eastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, Ilagan City, Maconacon, Cabagan, […]

Signal No. 3 hoisted over portions of Cagayan, Isabela as “Goring” steadily intensifies over the sea

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 has been hoisted over two areas as “Goring” steadily intensified over the sea east of Babuyan Islands. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Northeastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana) Extreme eastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan) Meanwhile, the following areas are under Signal No. 2: Eastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, San Mariano, Ilagan City, Maconacon, Cabagan, Tumauini, San […]

Signal No. 2 raised over portions of Cagayan, Isabela as “Goring” continues to rapidly intensify

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 is up over two areas as “Goring” continued to rapidly intensify over the sea east of Babuyan Islands. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Extreme northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) Extreme northeastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan, Maconacon) Meanwhile, the following areas are under Signal No. 1: Batanes Babuyan Islands the eastern portion of mainland […]

Several areas still under Signal No. 1 as “Goring” continues to intensify

(Eagle News) — Several areas remain under Signal No. 1 as “Goring” continues to intensify while moving south southwestward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following are still under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Camiguin Island) the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri) the eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan, […]

Four areas under Signal No. 1 as “Goring” slightly intensifies

(Eagle News)–Four areas are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Goring” slightly intensified and continued to move slowly on Friday, Aug. 25. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal is hoisted over Batanes, the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Islands, Camiguin Islands), the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca), and the northeastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, and Palanan). “Goring” […]

“Goring” maintains its strength as it traverses the PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — “Goring” has maintained its strength as it traverses the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said the center of the tropical depression was estimated 355 km east northeast of Calayan, Cagayan or 300 km east of Basco, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 70 kph, moving north northwestward at 15 kph. According to […]

PAGASA: Cloudy skies, rain showers expected in parts of the PHL

(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rain showers are expected in parts of the country on Wednesday, Aug. 23. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region, in particular, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. PAGASA said these were due to the trough of a low pressure area, which is located 445 km east of Aparri, Cagayan. Flooding or landslides due to moderate with […]