Tag: Rolly

2 storms in PHL as “Rolly” weakens into tropical storm; “Siony” also weakens as it nears N. Luzon

Rolly (Goni) forecast to weaken further into a tropical depression   (Eagle News) — ROLLY” (Goni) rapidly weakens into a tropical storm as another storm “Siony” (Atsani) which has earlier entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) slightly weakened while moving over the Philippine Sea. In Sunday’s 11 p.m. bulletin and today’s 4 a.m. bulletin of PAGASA, it said “ROLLY” is expected to exit the country on Tuesday morning. It is even forecast to further […]

“Rolly” weakens after making landfall in Batangas, forecast to be a severe tropical storm in 24 hours

Rolly to exit on Tuesday, Nov. 3, as another storm grows stronger   (Eagle News) – The center of typhoon Rolly (Goni) made its third landfall today, Sunday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 p.m., as it is forecast to weaken further into a severe tropical storm in the next 24 hours. PAGASA said that the center of Typhoon “ROLLY” made landfall in the vicinity of Lobo, Batangas (13.6°N,121,3°E) at 5:30 PM Sunday, and will move generally […]

Typhoon Rolly (Goni) heads towards southeastern coast of Batangas, to exit Luzon tonight

To further weaken as it traverses Southern Luzon tonight   (Eagle News) – Typhoon Rolly (Goni) is heading towards the southeastern coast of Batangas with “destructive winds and intense rainfall” that will prevail over Batangas and Cavite in the next 12 hours. PAGASA, in its 5 p.m. bulletin, said this is a “particularly dangerous situation for these areas.” But typhoon “Rolly” is “forecast to exit the mainland Luzon landmass and emerge over the West Philippine […]

Four dead as Typhoon Rolly (Goni) batters Philippines

  LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (AFP) — At least four people were killed as Typhoon Goni pounded the Philippines Sunday with authorities warning of “catastrophic” conditions in the hardest-hit regions where hundreds of thousands have fled their homes. The strongest typhoon of the year so far made landfall on Catanduanes Island before dawn with maximum sustained wind speeds of 225 kilometres (140 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 310 kilometres per hour ripping off […]

Cyclone “Rolly” (Goni) weakens into a typhoon; Signal no. 5 in CamSur, Albay down to signal no. 4

(Eagle News) – Tropical Cyclone Rolly (Goni) has weakened into a typhoon and is now off the coast of Pasacao, Camarines Sur. With the weakening of Rolly, typhoon signal no. 5 in Camarines Sur and Albay was downgraded into signal no. 4. PAGASA said “catastrophic violent winds and intense to torrential rainfall associated with the region of the eyewall and inner rainbands of the typhoon is prevailing or expected within the next 12 hours over […]

Watch: Super Typhoon Rolly’s fury as it hit Guinobatan, Albay with over 225 kph winds, intense rains

(Eagle News) — In this video by Eagle News Service correspondent Rebert Seriao in Guinobatan, Albay, Super Typhoon Rolando’s fury is seen as it hammered the area with intense rains and winds of more than 225 kilometers per hour.   The video taken in Bgy. Travesia in Guinobatan, Albay was at around 7 a.m., on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. There was nearly zero visibility in the area for around two hours, from 7 a.m. to 9 […]

19.8 million to 31.9 million people “predicted to be exposed” to Super Typhoon Rolly — NDRMMC

Close to 97k families or 347k individuals already preemptively evacuated   (Eagle News) — A total of 19.8 million people to 31.9 million people are “predicted to be exposed” to Super Typhoon Rolly (international name Goni), located in 12 exposed or affected regions in the country, according to authorities. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad said that they based their projections for a 60 kilometer radius, and a 120 kilometer […]

Signal No. 5 still over Albay, CamSur as “Rolly” makes second landfall in Tiwi, Albay

(Eagle News)–The center of the eye of Super Typhoon “Rolly” has made a second landfall, this time over Tiwi, Albay. In its 8 a.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 5 is retained over Albay and Camarines Sur, as “Rolly” packed maximum sustained winds of 225 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 310 kph. It is moving west at 25 kph. PAGASA said Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, […]

TS “Atsani” to enter PAR this afternoon but no effects expected yet

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Atsani” is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, “Atsani” was located 1280 kilometers east of southern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving west-northwest at 30 kph. Once inside PAR, PAGASA said “Atsani” will be named “Siony.” PAGASA said “Siony” is […]

Signal No. 5 raised over Catanduanes, Albay, eastern part of CamSur as Super Typhoon “Rolly” makes landfall over Bato, Catanduanes

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 5 is now in effect over Catanduanes and Albay as Super Typhoon “Rolly” made landfall over Bato, Catanduanes. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from the two provinces, the eastern portion of Camarines Sur, particularly Caramoan, Presentacion, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, Tinambac, Calabanga, Siruma, Tigaon, Bombon, Magarao, Camaligan, Gainza, Canaman, Milaor, Naga City, Minalabac, Balatan, Bula, Pili, Ocampo, Goa, San Jose, Sagnay, Buhi, Iriga City, Baao, Nabua, and Bato are […]

“Rolly” intensifies into super typhoon, nears landfall over Catanduanes

(Eagle News)–“Rolly” has intensified into a super typhoon. In its recent advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 5 will be raised over Catanduanes, eastern Camarines Sur, and Albay. “Catastrophic wind damage is expected,” PAGASA said. So far, Signal No. 4 is in effect over Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, the northern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu, Bacacay, Tabaco City, Malilipot, Santo Domingo, Malinao, Tiwi, Polangui, Libon), and the eastern portion […]

Catanduanes, Albay, eastern part of CamSur under Signal No. 3 as “Rolly” moves towards Bicol

PAGASA warns of storm surges in some areas, including in coastal areas of Manila, Cavite (Eagle News)–Catanduanes and Albay are under Signal No. 3 as Typhoon “Rolly” continues to maintain its strength and moves towards Bicol. In its 5 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said 121 to 170 kilometers-per-hour winds are prevailing or are expected in 18 hours also in the  eastern portion of Camarines Sur, particularly in Cabusao, Libmanan, […]