Tag: Typhoon “Dodong”

New storm may enter PAR

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 11 (Eagle News) — “Dodong” may be still within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) already spotted another storm nearing the PAR. Said storm will be given the name “Egay” once it enters the PAR. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

PCG bans sea travel

MANILA, Philippines, May 8 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) banned sea travel in areas that will be in the path of “Dodong”. The PCG has also prepared its emergency units and asked those who are inhabiting coastal areas to be prepared for evacuation. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

“DODONG” has slowed down as it continues to move in a West Northwest direction

MAY 8 (PAGASA) — The weather bureau on its Friday (May 8) forecast recorded that around 4:00 AM today, the center of Typhoon “DODONG” was located based on all available data at 595 Km east of Borongan, Eastern Samar (11.9°N, 130.9°E) with maximum winds of 150 Kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 Kph. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) typhoon “DODONG” was forecast to move west […]