Tag: weather

At least six dead in US state of Mississippi after tornadoes

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — At least six people have died after tornadoes ripped through the southern US state of Mississippi on Sunday, officials said. The tornadoes caused “catastrophic” damage, according to US media, and prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a tornado emergency, its highest level of tornado alert. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MSEMA) reported one death in Walthall County, two in Lawrence County and three in Jefferson Davis County, all […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Bulacan, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Bulacan and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Bulacan and Rizal within the next two hours. These conditions are being experienced in General Nakar in Quezon and may  persist within two hours. PAGASA said they may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated […]

Cavite, other areas under thunderstorm advisory

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Cavite and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan and Laguna within the next two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Tagaytay and Mendez in Cavite; Padre Garcia, Lipa, Rosario in Batangas; Sariaya, Dolores, Tiaong, SanAntonio, Candelaria in Quezon; and in  Arayat, Mabalacat, Angeles City, Porac, […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Quezon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Quezon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the province. PAGASA said this was expected within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.  

Cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers expected today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and isolated rainshowers are expected in the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers. PAGASA said this was due to the easterlies affecting the eastern section of the country and localized thunderstorms. Extreme Northern Luzon will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters. The rest of […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Bataan, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Bataan and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration saidt moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also being experienced over Bamban in Tarlac; Mabalacat in Pampanga;  and in Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Antonio in Zambales. PAGASA said these may persist within 2 hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated […]

Cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers expected in PHL today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and isolated rainshowers are expected in the country today, April 11. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. PAGASA said this was due to the Easterlies affecting the eastern section of the country and localized thunderstorms. The Northeasterly surface windflow is affecting  Extreme Northern Luzon. Northern Luzon will have moderate […]

Cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers expected in parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said these conditions are particularly felt over the provinces of Aurora, Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Kalinga, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan and Batanes. PAGASA said these were due to localized thunderstorms or the easterlies affecting the eastern section of the country. […]

Caloocan, other areas under thunderstorm advisory

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Caloocan and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Caloocan, Porac in Pampanga;  San Jose in Tarlac; San Jose del Monte in Bulacan; and Zambales are experiencing moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds. PAGASA said these conditions are expected over Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Laguna,  Batangas, Quezon, Bataan and Rizal within the next 2 hours. “All are advised to […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Bulacan and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers  are also expected over Rizal and Quezon within the next hours. Lightning and strong winds are also possible. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.   Keep monitoring for updates.

Monster storm gathers strength off Tonga

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (AFP) — Tropical Cyclone Harold surged back into a scale-topping Category Five storm Thursday as it sideswiped Tonga after leaving a trail of destruction across the South Pacific. The island kingdom declared a state of emergency late Wednesday as the storm bore down, warning of destructive winds and massive sea surges. Police said early Thursday that power had been cut in parts of the country and howling winds were gathering pace amid heavy […]

Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of Aurora

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Aurora. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate to at times heavy rains are being experienced over Baler, Maria Aurora, and San Luis. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards,” PAGASA said.