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Monsoon rains expected in parts of the PHL today

TS “Dindo” still not directly affecting any part of country (Eagle News) — Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the country today, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, the conditions in Luzon are due to the southwest monsoon, as Tropical Storm “Dindo” is currently not directly affecting any part of the country. “Dindo” is so far located 405 kilometers northeast of Basco, Batanes, […]

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“Dindo” intensifies into a tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Dindo” has intensified into a tropical storm. In its 11 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said no tropical cyclone wind signal is raised over any area so far, with the center of “Dindo,” with international name “Hagupit,”  estimated 500 km east northeast of Basco, Batanes. “Dindo” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, as it moves […]

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Hurricane Isaias lashes Bahamas on way to virus-hit Florida

by Leila MACOR MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Hurricane Isaias lashed the Bahamas as it churned toward Florida, bringing new dangers to a US state suffering record deaths from an unrelenting coronavirus outbreak. The category one storm, packing winds of up to 85 miles (136 kilometers) an hour, gained strength after sweeping over the Dominican Republic. As of 0600 GMT Saturday, it was an expansive storm, moving northwest at a speed of 14 mph, kicking […]

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Florida hits another record virus death toll as hurricane looms

MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Hurricane Isaias was barreling towards Florida on Friday, a day after the state registered a record 253 coronavirus deaths and authorities closed down some COVID-19 testing centers to prepare for the looming storm. Florida has emerged as a major new epicenter of the US battle against the disease, with confirmed cases recently surpassing New York and now second only to California. The state toll has leapt over the past week […]

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Rains expected in parts of PHL today

(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country today, July 31. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said monsoon rains will be  experienced over Oriental Mindoro, Palawan and Occidental Mindoro. Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are also expected over Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Romblon and Marinduque, and the Visayas. Moderate to strong winds will prevail in these areas, which will have moderate to rough seas. Strong winds will prevail over […]

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Tropical storm warning issued for Puerto Rico as cyclone approaches

MIAMI, United States (AFP) — A tropical storm warning was issued for Puerto Rico as still-forming Tropical Storm Isaias approached the Caribbean island, meteorologists said Tuesday. The storm is expected to touch down in Puerto Rico on Wednesday. The cyclone system is packing winds of 40 miles (65 kilometers) per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), which has not officially named the storm yet and has identified it as “Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.” […]

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Rains expected in parts of PHL due to LPA, localized thunderstorms

(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country today, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA weather specialist Samuel Duran, the cloudy skies with rain in Luzon are expected due to the low pressure area 115 kilometers east of Daet, Camarines Norte. He said the LPA has low chances of developing into a tropical depression. Bicol, MIMAROPA, Aurora and Quezon, and Visayas, he said, will have scattered to widespread […]

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Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Visayas

(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are expected over the rest of Leyte and nearby areas in two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in the northern and eastern portion of Bohol; Cebu (Camotes Island, Northern Cebu, Central Cebu); Southern Leyte; central portion of Negros Occidental; Leyte (Matag-ob, Villaba, Palompon, […]

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PAGASA monitors LPA off Catanduanes

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Catanduanes. PAGASA said because of the LPA situated 310 kilometers east of Virac as of 3 a.m., Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas will have  cloudy skies with scattered to widespread rains and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to occasional heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Zamboanga Peninsula, and the rest of Visayas, PAGASA said, […]

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Hurricane Douglas spares Honolulu, skirts Hawaii

by Ronen ZILBERMAN HONOLULU, Hawaii (AFP) — Hurricane Douglas swept north of Hawaii late Sunday, sparing Honolulu but still posing a threat to Kauai on the northwestern end of the Pacific island chain. The storm was expected to skirt north of Kauai as it barrels past the Hawaiian islands, packing 90 mile per hour (150 kph) winds, the National Hurricane Center said. Hurricane warnings for Oahu were cancelled but remained in effect for Kauai and […]

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M. Manila to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies today, July 27

(Eagle  News)–Metro Manila will have cloudy skies today, July 27. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the National Capital Region in particular will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies. Localized thunderstorms are likely to occur during  the afternoon or evening hours. According to the weather bureau, thunderstorms are likely to cause light to moderate with at times heavy rainshowers. They may be accompanied by lightning and occasional gusts. As for the forecast […]

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ITCZ affects S. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting  Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly  cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. PAGASA said these conditions are also due to localized  thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will have light to moderate winds and slight to […]

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