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“Ursula” weakens into tropical storm, is forecast to exit PAR this morning

(Eagle News)-“Ursula” has weakened into a tropical storm, and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that while “Ursula” no longer has a direct effect on the country, the tail-end of a cold front will bring scattered light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms over Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley and Aurora this morning. Sea travel, PAGASA said, is risky especially for […]

“Ursula” weakens into severe tropical storm; tail-end of cold front to bring rains over N. Luzon, Aurora

(Eagle News) — “Ursula” has weakened into a severe tropical storm and will no longer directly affect the country. But the  Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tail-end of the cold front will bring moderate to occasional  heavy rains over most of Northern Luzon and Aurora. PAGASA said the rainfall may trigger flooding and landslides in “highly to very highly susceptible” areas. Sea travel is also risky, especially for small seacraft, over […]

NDRRMC: At least 28 people dead due to “Ursula”

(Eagle News)–At least 28 people died due to “Ursula,’” the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council said. According to the NDRRMC, the fatalities were from Regions VI (Western Visayas), VII (Central Visayas), and VIII (Eastern Visayas), with Iloilo with  the most number of fatalities at 13. The NDRRMC said two were also injured while 12 are missing. As of 11 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric  Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Typhoon “Ursula” was no longer affecting […]

“Ursula” slightly slows down, is now over W. PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–“Ursula”  has slightly slowed down  and is now over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Calamian Islands (Coron, Culion, Busuanga) as “Ursula,” now 155 km northwest of Coron, Palawan, packed maximum sustained winds of up to 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is moving west northwest at 15 kph. Signal No. 1, on the […]

“Ursula” slightly weakens as it moves towards W. PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has slightly weakened as it moved towards the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 has been lifted over all areas, but Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Island, Oriental Mindoro, and Calamian Islands (Coron, Culion, Busuanga), as “Ursula, situated 100 km north northwest of Coron, Palawan, packed maximum sustained winds of up to 130 kph near the center and gustiness […]

“Ursula” maintains strength; is now off the coast of Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has maintained its strength and is now off the coast of Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Bongabong, Bansud, Pola, Socorro, Pinamalayan, Gloria), southern Occidental Mindoro (Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay, southern portion of Sablayan), Calamian Islands (Busuanga, Coron, Culion), Caluya, as “Ursula,” situated  15 km south southwest of San Jose, packed maximum sustained winds […]

“Ursula” maintains strength as it traverses the northern tip of Aklan-Antique area

(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has maintained its strength as it traverses the northern tip of the Aklan-Antique area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 remains hoisted over Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Bongabong, Bansud), southern Occidental Mindoro (Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay, southern portion of Sablayan), Calamian Islands (Busuanga, Coron, Culion), Capiz, Aklan, northern Antique (Caluya, Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, Tibiao, Barbaza, Laua-an) as “Ursula,” located in the vicinity […]

In photos: Typhoon “Ursula” leaves fallen trees, destroyed properties in Ormoc, Leyte

  (Eagle News)–These pictures show  scenes left behind by “Ursula” in Ormoc, Leyte, which was battered by the typhoon’s strong winds and heavy rains  on Tuesday, Dec. 24. At present, the typhoon has maintained its strength as it moved off the coast of Capiz. The Phililppine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Western Masbate (Milagros, Aroroy, Mandaon, Balud), Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Bongabong, Bansud), southern […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Dinagat Islands, Davao Oriental and Zamboanga del Sur within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Socorro Islands, Siargao, and in Surigao del Sur, particularly in Tago, Bayabas, Cagwait, Marihatag, San Agustin, Hinatuan. “All are […]

“Ursula” maintains strength as it moves off Capiz coast

(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has maintained its strength as it moved off the coast of Capiz. The Phililppine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Western Masbate (Milagros, Aroroy, Mandaon, Balud), Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Bongabong, Bansud), southern Occidental Mindoro (Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay, southern portion of Sablayan), and Calamian Islands (Busuanga, Coron, Culion),Capiz, Aklan, northern Antique (Caluya, Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, Tibiao, Barbaza, Laua-an), and northern Iloilo […]

“Ursula,” now situated north of Iloilo, slightly intensifies

  (Eagle News)–“Ursula” has slightly intensified and is now over the Jintotolo channel north of Iloilo. Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Masbate including Ticao Island, Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao), and southern Occidental Mindoro (Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay), Extreme northern Cebu including Bantayan Islands (Daanbantayan, Medellin, Bantayan, Sta. Fe, Madridejos), Capiz, Aklan, northern Antique (Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, Tibiao, Barbaza, Laua-an), and northern Iloilo (Calinog, Bingawan, Passi City, San Enrique, San […]

“Ursula” slightly intensifies as it heads towards Tacloban-Palo area

(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has slightly intensified and is now headed toward the Tacloban-Palo area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Masbate including Ticao Island Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, extreme Northern Cebu including Camotes Island (Daaanbantayan, Medellin, Bantayan, Sta. Fe, Madridejos, San Francisco, Poro, Tudela, Pilar), Capiz, and Aklan, as “Ursula,” situated in the vicinity of Marabut, Samar, packed maximum sustained winds of up to 130 […]