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PAGASA: “Usman” to intensify into tropical storm prior to landfall over E. Samar on Friday, Dec. 28

(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Usman” is expected to intensify into a tropical storm before it makes landfall over Eastern Samar on Friday, Dec. 28. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 p.m., the eye of “Usman” is located 690 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 65 kilometers per hour. “Usman” […]

“Man-Yi” continues to intensify; is forecast to enter PAR on Saturday night

(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Man-Yi” continues to intensify as it prepares to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday night, Nov. 24, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to Gener Quitlong, PAGASA weather specialist, as of 3 a.m., the center of “Man-Yi” was located 1400 kilometers east of southern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 145 kilometers per hour, and gustiness of up to 180 kilometers per hour. It is […]

TD “Samuel” leaves PAR

(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Samuel” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Samuel” left PAR at 6 p.m. and is now heading towards the direction of southern Vietnam. “This weather disturbance is no longer affecting any part of the country,” PAGASA said. According to PAGASA, sea travel, however, is “risky” over the seaboards of northern Luzon because of the surge of the northeast monsoon.

“Samuel” to leave tonight; “Man-Yi” to enter PAR either on Sunday or Monday

(Eagle News) — Another storm is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility, even as Tropical Depression “Samuel” is slated to leave PAR on Thursday night. In a press conference, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration weather specialist Benison Estareja said Severe Tropical Storm Man-Yi is expected to enter PAR either on Sunday or on Monday. Once it enters PAR, it will be called Tomas. According to Estareja, as of 8 a.m. the […]

Class suspensions for Thursday, Nov. 22

(Eagle News) — Classes in several areas were suspended on Thursday, Nov. 22, due to the inclement weather brought by Tropical Depression “Samuel.” Below is a list: Araceli, Palawan – kinder to senior high school Busuanga, Palawan — kinder to senior high school Coron, Palawan – all levels Cuyo, Palawan – all levels El Nido, Palawan – all levels Magsaysay, Palawan – all levels San Vicente, Palawan – all levels S. Española, Palawan – kinder to senior high […]

Signal No. 1 still hoisted over several areas as “Samuel” traverses the West PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — “Samuel” has maintained its strength as it traverses the West Philippine Sea on Thursday, Nov. 22. As of 4 a.m., the center of the tropical depression was located 90 kilometers north northwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kilometers per hour. Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Palawan including Calamian Group of Islands, where […]

Signal No. 1 over Negros Occidental lifted as “Samuel” heads toward Cuyo archipelago

(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Samuel” is now traversing the Sulu Sea and is headed toward the Cuyo archipelago. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal #1 over northern Negros Occidental, therefore, has been lifted. Signal No. 1, however, remains hoisted over Romblon, southern Occidental Mindoro, southern Oriental Mindoro, and Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo groups of islands, Guimaras, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, and Antique, as “Samuel,” whose eye is located 65 kilometers south southeast of Cuyo, Palawan […]

TD “Samuel” moves off southern coast of Antique; heads toward Sulu Sea

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 has been lifted over  northern Cebu as Tropical Depression “Samuel” moves off the southern coast of Antique and heads toward the Sulu Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 1 p.m., the center of Tropical Depression “Samuel” was located 70 kilometers west southwest of Iloilo City, Iloilo or 120 kilometers east southeast of Cuyo, Palawan. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per […]

“Samuel” traverses Visayan Sea; heads toward Iloilo

(Eagle News)—-Several areas remain under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression “Samuel” heads toward Iloilo and traverses the Visayan Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said under Signal No. 1 are Masbate, including Ticao Island, Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro, southern Occidental Mindoro, Palawan including Cuyo island and Calamian group of islands, Biliran, Leyte, northern Cebu, northern Negros Occidental,  Guimaras, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan and Antique. Moderate to heavy rains are expected over  Bicol […]

“Samuel” makes landfall over Borongan, Eastern Samar

(Eagle News)—Tropical Depression “Samuel”  made landfall over Borongan, Eastern Samar early Wednesday, Nov. 21. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the “Samuel” made landfall at 2 a.m. As of 1 a.m., the center of the tropical depression was located 30 kilometers east of Borongan, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 60 kilometers per hour. “Samuel” is moving northwest at 20 kilometers […]

“Samuel” to make landfall over Dinagat-Samar-Leyte area tonight

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Samuel” is expected to make landfall over Dinagat-Samar-Leyte on Tuesday night, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, as of 7 a.m. today, the center of the Tropical Depression was estimated located 350 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kilometers per hour as it moves west northwest […]

PAGASA: “Samuel” to make landfall over Eastern Visayas-Caraga area

More areas placed under Signal No. 1 (Eagle News)–More areas were placed under Storm Signal Number 1 as Tropical Depression “Samuel” slightly accelerated on Monday, Nov. 19, and is expected to make landfall over the Eastern Visayas-Caraga area tomorrow afternoon or evening. Masbate, Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Bohol, Cebu, Siquijor, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Island, Misamis Oriental and Camiguin […]