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More areas under Signal No. 1 as “Ulysses” slows down

(Eagle News)–More areas in Luzon and Visayas are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Ulysses” slowed down and moved northwest. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, the eastern portion of Masbate (Aroroy, Pio V. Corpuz, Cataingan, Palanas, Uson, Dimasalang, Masbate City, Mobo, Baleno) including Ticao and Burias Islands, and the southeastern portion of Quezon (Guinayangan, Tagkawayan, Buenavista, San Andres, San Narciso) in Luzon; and […]

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Eta tracks toward Florida Keys after lashing Cuba

by Carlos Batista HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Tropical Storm Eta headed towards Florida on Sunday and was set to strengthen into a hurricane again after slamming Cuba and earlier cutting a deadly path through Central America and southern Mexico. As the storm left Cuba, the US National Hurricane Center said it was “forecast to become a hurricane as it moves near or over the Florida Keys tonight and early Monday.” The NHC warned of dangerous […]

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Signal No. 1 in effect over northwestern portion of Occidental Mindoro as “Tonyo” slightly accelerates

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains in effect over the northwestern portion of Occidental Mindoro as “Tonyo” slightly accelerates and moves over the coastal waters of Paluan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Abra de Ilog, Paluan, Mamburao, Santa Cruz, in particular, are under the tropical cyclone wind signal, including Lubang Island with “Tonyo” estimated 105 km west of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near […]

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PAGASA monitoring LPA off Eastern Samar

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Eastern Visayas. PAGASA said the LPA is estimated 205 kilometers east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, and is likely to develop into a tropical depression within the next 36 hours. If it intensifies, it will be named “Tonyo.” Moderate to heavy with at times heavy and intense rains are expected over Bicol, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, and Samar. Light to […]

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Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Visayas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are expected over Bohol, the rest of Negros Island and Siquijor within two to three hours. These conditions are being experienced in Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte,  Cebu, and the northern portion of Negros Island. “The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned […]

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Batanes still under Signal No. 1 as “Siony” continues to move over Bashi Channel

(Eagle News)–Batanes is still under Signal No. 1 as “Siony” continues to move over the Bashi channel on Friday night. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 p.m., the center of the severe tropical storm was estimated 145 km west northwest of Itbayat, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph. It is moving west northwest at 20 […]

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“Siony” to exit PAR tonight

Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes, Signal No. 1 in effect over Babuyan Island (Eagle News)–“Siony” is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tonight. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far though, Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Batanes with the severe tropical storm estimated 95 km northwest of Itbayat, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to […]

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Landslides kill 12 as Eta takes a toll on Central America

by Noe LEIVA TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) — The death toll from hurricane Eta rose to at least 12 Thursday as it spun itself out into a tropical depression in Central America, while rising floodwaters and a wake of destruction in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala left thousands without shelter and at risk of landslides. Four people died in landslides in Guatemala, including two children whose fragile family dwelling was swept away. Landslides also claimed the lives […]

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PAGASA: “Siony” to intensify into a typhoon by tomorrow morning

(Eagle News)–“Siony” is expected to intensify into a typhoon by tomorrow morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, Signal No. 2 remains in effect over Babuyan Islands and Batanes with “Siony” located 360 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gustiness of up to 115 kph. It is moving west at 25 kph. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is in effect over […]

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Three dead as weakening Eta batters Nicaragua

by Inti OCON BILWI, Nicaragua (AFP) — Hurricane Eta slowed to tropical storm speeds on Wednesday morning even as it pummeled Nicaragua, killing two people there and one in neighboring Honduras, while unleashing fierce winds and heavy downpours. The storm had hammered impoverished indigenous communities along the coast when it made landfall a day earlier and caused heavy rains throughout much of Central America. “Quite a lot of trees have fallen and traffic has been […]

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Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes, eastern Babuyan Islands as “Siony” moves towards Luzon Strait

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 has been raised over Batanes as “Siony” moves toward the Luzon Strait. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Services Administration said also under the tropical cyclone wind signal is the eastern portion of the Babuyan Islands, in particular Balintang Island, Babuyan Island, Didicas Island, and Camiguin Island including their adjoining islets. PAGASA said Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is in effect over […]

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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, […]

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