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Typhoon “Hanna” moves toward sea east of Taiwan; Signal No. 1 raised over Batanes

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 has been raised over Batanes as Typhoon “Hanna” continues to move generally westward towards the sea east of Taiwan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the eye of “Hanna” is so far located 520 kilometers east northeast of Basco. “Hanna” is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and has a gustiness of up to 150 kph, and is moving westward at […]

“Hanna” maintains its strength as it decelerates

(Eagle News) — “Hanna” has maintained its strength as it decelerated westward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that while it is less likely to directly bring heavy rainfall over the country throughout the forecast period, it will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. It said Typhoon “Saola” and Severe Tropical Storm “Kirogi” are also enhancing the southwest monsoon, and, as a result, will bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western […]

Severe Tropical Storm “Hanna” maintains its strength as it traverses PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Hanna” has maintained its strength while moving over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that while “Hanna” is less likely to directly bring heavy rainfall over the country, the severe tropical storm located 870 km east of extreme Northern Luzon is enhancing the southwest monsoon, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 135 kph. Super typhoon […]

Canceled flights on Friday, Sept. 1

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Friday, Sept. 1, were canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions. The Manila International Airport Authority said the following flights are covered by the cancelation: Air Asia (Z2) Z2 1264/1265 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila Cathay Pacific (CX) CX 930 Manila – Hong Kong CX 918/919 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila CX 902/903 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila Cebu Pacific (5J) 5J 110/111 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila […]

“Hanna” maintains its strength; continues to slightly enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News)–“Hanna” has maintained its strength while moving west northwestward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that while no tropical cyclone wind signal is in effect so far, the Severe Tropical Storm located 1225 km east of extreme Northern Luzon is slightly enhancing the southwest monsoon, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 115 kph. Super typhoon “Saola” and […]

Signal No. 4 hoisted over northeastern portion of Babuyan Islands; Typhoon “Goring” slightly intensifies

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 4 has been raised over the northeastern portion of Babuyan Islands as Typhoon “Goring” slightly intensified on Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following, meanwhile, are under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 3: Southern portion of Batanes (Sabtang, Uyugan, Ivana, Mahatao, Basco) The rest of Babuyan Islands These areas are under Signal No. 2, the weather bureau said: Northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Santa […]

PAGASA says Tropical Storm “Haikui” may enter PAR on Wednesday

(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Haikui” may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday afternoon or evening, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, “Hanna,” as it will be called once it enters PAR, is less likely to directly affect the country but may enhance the southwest monsoon beginning Wednesday or Thursday. “This may result in the continuation of occasional or monsoon rains over the western portion of Luzon […]

Typhoon “Goring” maintains its strength; Signal No. 3 hoisted over northeastern Babuyan Islands

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 3 has been raised over the northeastern portion of Babuyan Islands as Typhoon “Goring” maintained its strength and continued to approach Luzon Strait. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2, meanwhile, is hoisted over the following areas: Batanes the rest of Babuyan Islands the extreme northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) The following areas are under Signal No. 1: The northern and eastern […]

“Goring” continues to weaken; Signal No. 1 still raised over portions of Luzon

(Eagle News) — “Goring” has continued to weaken while moving north northeastward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are still under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1: Batanes Babuyan Islands the northern and eastern portions of mainland Cagayan (Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Baggao, Buguey, Santa Ana, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Allacapan, Lal-Lo, Lasam, Peñablanca, Iguig, Amulung, Gattaran, Alcala) the eastern portion […]

“Haikui” intensifies into a tropical storm; may enter PAR on Wednesday or Thursday

(Eagle News) — “Haikui” has intensified into a tropical storm, and may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said once inside PAR, it will have the domestic name “Hanna.” So, far, the center of what was once a tropical depression  was estimated 2,230 km east of Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center, and […]

Signal No. 1 still hoisted over parts of Luzon even as “Goring” weakens into a typhoon

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over parts of Luzon even as “Goring” weakened into a typhoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes Babuyan Islands Northern and eastern portions of mainland Cagayan (Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Baggao, Gattaran, Baggao, Buguey, Santa Ana, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Allapacan, Abulug, Sanchez Mira, Lal-lo, Lasam, Peñablanca, Iguig, Amulung, Gattaran, Alcala) Eastern […]

Hundreds flee floods as super typhoon brushes past Philippines

MANILA, Aug 27, 2023 (AFP) – More than a thousand people fled their homes as floods unleashed by Super Typhoon Saola swept through mainly rural villages in the northern Philippines, rescue officials said Sunday. Saola brushed past the northeast of the main island of Luzon overnight Saturday and continued south just off the Pacific coast packing winds of up to 185 kilometres (115 miles) per hour, the state weather bureau said. No casualties or substantial […]