Tag: Severe Tropical Storm

“Isang” maintains its strength as it moves over PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — “Isang” has maintained its strength as it moves north northwestward over the Philippine Sea near Miyako Islands. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of Severe Tropical Storm “Isang” was estimated 505 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 115 kph, and is moving north northwestward at 15 kph. According to […]

Severe tropical storm off Mindanao enters PAR, is now called “Bising”

(Eagle News) — The severe tropical storm off Mindanao has entered  the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Surigae” entered PAR at 6:20 a.m. It now has the domestic name “Bising.” Eastern Visayas and Mindanao, PAGASA said, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, PAGASA said, will […]

Signal No. 1 still raised over portions of Cagayan, Babuyan Islands as “Siony” intensifies into severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains in effect over portions of Cagayan and Babuyan Islands as “Siony” intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) and the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Balintang Island, Babuyan Islands, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island, including their adjoining islets) are under the tropical cyclone wind signal with “Siony” located 735 km east of Basco, […]

“Siony” maintains strength, may intensify into severe tropical storm in next 24 hours

(Eagle News)–“Siony” has maintained its strength as it continued to move slowly over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) and the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Balintang Isl., Babuyan Island, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island including their adjoining islets) with “Siony” located 755 km east of Basco, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds […]

“Quinta” intensifies into severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Quinta” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Signal No. 2 is in effect over Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate including Burias and Ticao Islands, the central and southern portions of Quezon (Mauban, Sampaloc, Lucban, Dolores, Candelaria, Tiaong, San Antonio, Sariaya, Tayabas City, Lucena City, Pagbilao, Atimonan, Perez, Alabat, Calauag, Quezon, Tagkawayan, Guinayangan, Lopez, Pitogo, Plaridel, Gumaca, Unisan, Agdangan, […]

Severe Tropical Storm”Ambo” maintains strength as it moves towards Bulacan, has made 7 landfalls so far

Ambo has more landfalls than super typhoon Yolanda   (Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm “Ambo” (international name Vongfong) has maintained its strength as it moves towards Bulacan on Friday night, May 15, after making a record of seven landfalls in the country, according to the country’s weather bureau, PAGASA. With maximum sustained winds of 100 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 165 kph, it is moving northwest at 20 kph. At 7 […]

“Ambo” intensifies into severe tropical storm; more areas under Signal No. 1

(Eagle News)–More areas are under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 as “Ambo” intensified into a severe tropical storm on Wednesday, May 13. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Sorsogon, Ticao Island, Catanduanes, and the southern portion of Albay particularly Oas, Tabaco, Ligao City, Pio Duran, Guinobatan, Malilipot, Jovellar, Camalig, Santo Domingo, Bacacay, Rapu-rapu, Daraga, Legazpi, Manito are under the storm signal. Signal No. 1 is also hoisted over Northern Samar, in […]

“Sarah” intensifies into a severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Sarah” has intensified into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Batanes and Babuyan Islands as “Sarah,” last spotted 425 km east northeast of Aparri, Cagayan or 340 km east of Basco, Batanes, packed maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph. It is moving north northwest at 25 kph. PAGASA said […]

“Quiel” slightly intensifies as it remains stationary over W. PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Quiel” has slightly intensified as it remained almost stationary over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of the tropical storm was situated 465 kilometers west southwest of Subic, Zambales or 465 km west northwest of Coron, Palawan. “Quiel,” which packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph, is […]

“Perla” intensifies into severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Perla” has intensified into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said  the center of “Perla” was estimated  600 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum  sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph. It is moving west northwest at 15 kph. No tropical cyclone wind signal is in effect over any part of the country, but occasional gusts may […]

“Onyok” intensifies into severe tropical storm as it moves over PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–“Onyok” has intensified into a severe tropical storm as it moved over the Philippine Sea. Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes and Babuyan Islands, as “Onyok,” estimated at 605 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, packed maximum sustained winds of up to 95 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kilometers per hour, and moved westward at 30 kph. Between today and tomorrow morning, the trough of “Onyok” […]

“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 […]