Tag: Weather update August 24

Storm signal over N. Abra lifted with “Ineng” now off southern coast of Pingtung, Taiwan

(Eagle News)–The tropical cyclone wind signal hoisted over Northern Abra has been lifted, with Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng”  now off the southern coast of Pingtung county in Taiwan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ineng” which was estimated at 185 km northwest of Basco, Batanes is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this afternoon. Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Batanes, while Signal No. 1 is in place over Cagayan […]

“Ineng” accelerates further as it approaches Batanes

(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng  accelerated further on Saturday, Aug. 24, and is now approaching Batanes, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said as of  this morning, the center of “Ineng” was estimated at 105 kilometers north of Basco. “Ineng” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 100 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 125 kilometers per hour, as it moves west northwest at 30 […]