Bagyong Ramon (Tropical Depression Ramon) has continued moving in a Northwest direction, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday.

Bagyong Ramon satellite image as of 5 p.m., October 13, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5 p.m. bulletin from PAGASA, Bagyong Ramon was last spotted based on satellite and surface data at 270 km West of Metro Manila (14.3°N 118.3°E). It is packing maximum winds of 55 kph near the center and is moving to the Northwest at 19 kph.

The state weather bureau has lowered storm signals in all areas. Fishermen with smaller fishing boats, however, are are advised not to venture out into the sea while larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves.

Tropical Depression Ramon is expected to be at 850 km West of Laoag City by Saturday.

Tropical Depression Ramon (Bagyon Ramon) has changed its direction and is now approaching Mindoro area, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday.

Tropical Depression Ramon satellite image as of 6 p.m., October 12, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5 p.m. bulletin from the PAGASA, Tropical Depression Ramon was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 70 km Southwest of Romblon (12.2°N, 121.6°E). It has maintained its strength at 55 kph maximum sustained winds near its eye. It has changed its course and now heading Northwest at 15 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signal Number 1 has remained raised over the following areas: Marinduque, Mindoro Provinces, Romblon, Southern Quezon, Burias Island, Northern Palawan, Calamian Group of Islands, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Metro Manila, Panay Island and Guimaras Island.

The state weather bureau also reminds residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals to remain alert against possible flashfloods and landslides.

Rainfall amount from Bagyong Ramon is now estimated to be 5-25 mm per hour (heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

Tropical Storm Ramon (Bagyong Ramon) "continues to threaten Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao," the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Ramon (Bagyong Ramon) satellite image as of 8 p.m., October 11, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5 p.m. bulletin of the PAGASA, Tropical Storm Ramon was last spotted based on satellite and surface data at 180 km East Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur (8.9°N, 127.9°E). Packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center with gustiness of up to 80 kph, Bagyong Ramon is forecast to move Northwest at 17 kph.

The state weather bureau has also hoisted Public Storm Warning Signals over the following areas:

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds)

Southern Leyte
Eastern Samar
Surigao del Norte
Siargao Island
Surigao del Sur
Dinagat Island

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) Masbate

Masbate
Ticao Island
Romblon
Sorsogon
Northern Leyte
Biliran Island
Bohol
Cebu
Northern Negros
Northern Samar
Western Samar
Panay Island
Guimaras Island
Agusan del Norte
Agusan del Sur
Misamis Oriental
Camiguin Island

The PAGASA also warns residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signal against possible flashfloods, landslides and storm surges; and those living in coastal areas against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Ramon is forecast to bring an estimated rainfall amount of 10 - 30 mm per hour (moderate to heavy) within the 400 km of its diameter.

According to an ABS-CBN report, Tropical Storm Ramon is expected to make a landfall on Wednesday in Southern Leyte and will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday.

Bagyong Ramon is the 18th weather disturbance to hit the Philippines this year.

Bagyong Quiel (Typhoon Quiel) has made a landfall over Dinapigue, Isabela, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Admnistration (PAGASA) said Saturday.

Bagyong Quiel satellite image as of 11 a.m., October 1, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 11 a.m. bulletin from PAGASA, the Eye of Bagyong Quiel was last located based on radar, satellite and surface data at 40 km North of Casiguran, Aurora (16.8°N 123.8°E) packing maximum sustained winds of 160 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 195 kph. It is forecast to move Westward at 26 kph.

The state weather bureau added that Typhoon Quiel is expected to cross Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet and will exit La Union this afternoon.

Public Storm Warning Signals are still hoisted over the following areas:

Signal Number 3 (100-185 kph winds)
Isabela
Northern Aurora
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
La Union
Pangasinan

Signal Number 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Cagayan
Apayao
Ilocos Norte
Abra
Kalinga
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Ecija
Tarlac
Pampanga
Zambales
Bulacan
Northern Quezon
Polillo Island

Signal Number 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Quezon
Camarines Norte
Rizal
Bataan
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Babuyan Is.
Calayan Group of Is.
Metro Manila

The PAGASA concluded its bulletin with the following advisories:

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Bagyong Quiel is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon.

Estimated total rainfall over Magat Dam catchment during the passage of Typhoon Quiel is 200-400 mm.

Estimated total rainfall over San Roque Dam catchment areas is 100-150 mm over a period of 24 hrs starting 8 AM today

Estimated total rainfall over Angat Dam catchment due to Monsoon is from 80-100 mm starting later today.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 500 km diameter of the Typhoon.

Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) track forecast | PAGASA

If Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) will not change its course, it will make a landfall in the Philippines this weekend, the PAGASA said Thursday.

At the moment, the tropical cyclone is "still too far to directly affect any part of the country," the state weather bureau added.

According to the 11 p.m. bulletin released by PAGASA, Tropical Storm Quiel was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 950 kms East of Aparri, Cagayan (17.9°N, 131.7°E ) with maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 140 kph. It is forecast to move to the West at the rate of 17 kph.

The PAGASA added that Bagyong Quiel will yield an estimated amount of rainfall of 15-25 mm per hour within the 300 km diameter of the tropical storm.

Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) Track | Source: PAGASA

Last spotted at 1,150 kms East of Aparri, Cagayan, Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) is still too far to affect the Philippines directly, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Admnistration (PAGASA) said Thursday.

By Sunday morning, however, the eye of the cyclone is expected to be closer to Luzon, at 260 km East of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau added.

Based on the 11 a.m. PAGASA bulletin, Tropical Storm Quiel is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 140 kph. It is forecast to move Westward at the rate of 13 kph.

The PAGASA added that Bagyong Quiel will yield an estimated rainfall amount of 15-25 mm per hour within the 300 km diameter of the tropical storm.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) "has weakened as it crossed the rugged terrain of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range," the PAGASA said Tuesday.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) satellite image as of 11 a.m., September 27, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to its 11 a.m. bulletin, Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) was estimated based on radar, satellite and surface data at 100 km East of Baguio City (16.5°N, 121.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signals have been hoisted over the following areas:

Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds)
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Abra
Kalinga
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Benguet
La Union
Nueva Viscaya
Pangasinan

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Apayao
Cagayan
Isabela
Quirino
Nueva Ecija
Zambales
Pampanga
Tarlac
Bulacan
Bataan
Metro Manila

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Babuyan
Calayan group of Islands
Northern Quezon
Polillo Island
Rizal
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Cavite

The PAGASA alerts residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals against possible flashfloods and landslides as well as those living in coastal areas against big waves or storm surges generated by the weather disturbance.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) is expected to yield an estimated rainfall amount of 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 650 km diameter of the typhoon.

The PAGASA added that Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) will enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) has "slightly intensified as it continues to threaten Isabela-Aurora Area," the PAGASA said Monday afternoon.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) satellite image as of 5 p.m., September 26, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5 p.m. bulletin issued by the state weather bureau, Typhoon Pedring was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 260 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora (15.6°N, 124.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signals have also been hoisted in the following areas:

Signal Number 3 - Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Northern Quezon, Polillo Island, Aurora, Quirino, and Isabela;

Signal Number 2 - Albay, Burias Island, Sorsogon, Rest of Quezon, Rizal, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet, Mt. Province, Kalinga, Cagayan and Metro Manila;

Signal Number 1 - Ticao Island, Masbate, Marinduque, Batangas, Cavite, Bataan, Pampanga, Zambales, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Apayao, Calayan, and Babuyan Group of Islands.

The PAGASA also added the following advisories:

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 650 km diameter of the typhoon.

Typhoon Pedring is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas.

Typhoon Mina (Bagyong Mina) has acquired more strength, putting Northern Luzon in danger, the PAGASA said Friday.

According to its latest bulletin, Typhoon Mina now has maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph, moving Northwest at a slow rate of 9 kph. The weather disturbance was last spotted at 150 km Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora (17.3°N, 123.5°E).

The PAGASA has hoisted a rare Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) Number 4 over Northern Cagayan where winds are expected at >185 kph rate. Lower PSWS were also raised over the following areas:

PSWS Number 3 (100-185 kph winds)
Isabela
Rest of Cagayan
Calayan
Babuyan Group of Island
Batanes Group of Island

PSWS Number 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Northern Aurora
Quirino
Ifugao
Mt. Province
Kalinga
Apayao

PSWS Number 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Vizcaya
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Norte
Abra

The state weather bureau warns residents in low lying and mountainous areas under PSWS, Southern Luzon and Visayas for possible flashfloods and landslides. Those living in coastal areas are likewise alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Rainfall amount is estimated from 15-25 mm per hour within the 600 km diameter of the typhoon.

According to the PAGASA, a PSWS Number 4 could bring the following scenarios:

--Coconut plantation may suffer extensive damage.
--Many large trees may be uprooted.
--Rice and corn plantation may suffer severe losses.
--Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed construction may be severely damaged.
--Electrical power distribution and communication services may be severely disrupted.
--In the overall, damage to affected communities can be very heavy.

Take care, everyone!

Typhoon Mina (Bagyong Mina) has continued to intensify and seriously threatens Northern Luzon, the PAGASA said Friday.

According to its latest bulletin, Typhoon Mina (International name: Nanmadol) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 150 km East Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora (16.9°N, 123.7°E ). The weather disturbance is packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph. It is moving at a Northwest direction at a slow rate of 9 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signals have been hoisted over the following areas:

Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds)

Isabela
Cagayan
Calayan
Babuyan Group of Island

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Northern Aurora
Quirino
Ifugao
Mt. Province
Kalinga
Apayao
Batanes Group of Island

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Vizcaya
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Norte
Abra

The state weather bureau warns residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals, Southern Luzon and Visayas of possible flashfloods and landslides. Those living in coastal areas are also alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

In an interview with "Unang Hirit", a PAGASA weather forecaster said Typhoon Mina will exit the Philippines on Tuesday or Wednesday next week because of its slow movement.

Bagyong Mina (Tropical Depression Mina) has sustained its strength and is moving slowly towards the North, the PAGASA said through its latest bulletin.

According to the PAGASA, Tropical Depression Mina was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 320 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes (15.4°N; 126.9°E), at 4 a.m. today. It is packing maximum winds of 45 kph near the center is moving at a rate of 7 kph.



There has been on public storm warning signal hoisted.



Bagyong Mina is also expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas, the PAGASA added.

Bagyong Mina (Typhoon Mina) updates from the PAGASA will be posted here.



Read the August 26, 2011 Mina update here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/08/bagyong-mina-typhoon-nanmadol-moves.html

The Low Pressure Area (LPA), which was last spotted at 400 kms ESE of Virac, Catanduanes, has now developed into a tropical depression and now named "Mina," a PAGASA officer told ABS-CBN's "Umagang Kay Ganda" at around 6 a.m. Monday. The PAGASA is yet to publish its first bulletin on Bagyong Mina later today but the officer stipulated that the weather disturbance is still "weak."



On its last "Public Weather Forecast", the weather bureau said that there is also an Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) in the country which will bring scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms in Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Widespread rains are also expected over the Eastern Visayas and Eastern Mindanao which may trigger flashfloods and landslides, the PAGASA added.



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Typhoon Kabayan (Bagyong Kabayan) "has maintained its strength as it continues to move in a West Northwest direction", the PAGASA reported.

According to the PAGASA, Typhoon Kabayan is packing maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 200 kph and was last spotted at 940 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes. It is moving at a rate of 11 kph.

The state weather bureau also added the following:

This weather disturbance is too far to directly affect any part of the country.

Expected to enhance the southwest monsoon over Luzon and will continue to bring rains which may trigger flashfloods and landslides particularly over the western section.

The Low Pressure Area west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur has dissipated.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 – 30 mm per hour within the 700 km diameter of the typhoon.

Suspension of classes in colleges as well as cancellation of government work in the National Capital Region starting 1 p.m. have been declared by the Palace today upon recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

"Pres Spokesperson: Upon recommendation of NDRRMC, the ES has declared suspension of college classes & gov work in NCR effective 1pm." the Malacañang tweeted.

The Department of Education has earlier suspended classes in Kindergarten to High School levels in NCR. Check the details HERE.

The PAGASA said Typhoon Kabayan (Bagyong Kabayan) has "maintained its strength and continues to move North Northwest" Tuesday morning.

According to the PAGASA, Typhoon Kabayan was located based on satellite and surface data at 1,140 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes at 10:00 a.m., today. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 200 kph. It is forecast to move in a North Northwest direction at a rate of 11 kph.

On its Twitter account, the PAGASA said Bagyong Typhoon is "causing rains and thunderstorms over NCR and some parts Zambales Bulacan and Bataan."

The PAGASA also added the following on its latest bulletin:

This weather disturbance is too far to directly affect any part of the country.

Expected to enhance the southwest monsoon over Luzon which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 – 30 mm per hour within the 700 km diameter of the typhoon.

A Low Pressure Area was estimated at 110 km West Northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur.

Typhoon Kabayan (Bagyong Kabayan) has maintained its strength as it moves North Northwestward, the PAGASA said Monday.

According to the PAGASA, Typhoon Kabayan was located at 1,150 kms East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan at 12 nn. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph; and is moving at a rate of 9kph in a North Northwest direction.

There have been no public warning storm signals issued.

The PAGASA also stated the following:

This weather disturbance is too far to directly affect any part of the country.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 - 25 mm per hour within the 800 km diameter of the typhoon.

Meanwhile, TD "Lando" was estimated to be at 280 km West Southwest of Laoag City (17.4°N, 117.8°E).

Bagyong Lando (Tropical Depression Lando) has developed from the active Low Pressure Area prevailing Ilocos Sur the past hours, the PAGASA said Sunday evening.

August 1 Update: As of 2 p.m., Bagyong Lando is no longer a tropical depression. It has weakened into a low pressure area, the PAGASA said.

According to the latest bulletin from PAGASA, Bagyong Lando was estimated based on
radar, satellite and surface data at 220 kms West of Dagupan City (16.0°N, 118.0°E) at 6 p.m. It is packing maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and is forecast to move slowly in a Northwest direction.

Tropical Depression Lando is expected to intensify further the southwest monsoon and to bring scattered to widespread rains over Luzon and Visayas particularly the western section.

Meanwhile, Bagyong Kabayan (Typhoon Kabayan) is still inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Read the PAGASA bulletin about Kabayan HERE.

Bagyong Kabayan (Typhoon Kabayan) has "maintained its strength as it continues to move Northward", the state weather bureau reported Sunday.

Bagyong Kabayan (Typhoon Kabayan) was located at 1,000km East of Casiguran,Aurora (16.5N,132.8E) at 6 p.m. today, the PAGASA said Saturday evening.

According to the state weather bureau, as of 4 p.m., Bagyong Kabayan (International codename: Typhoon Muifa) is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is moving to the North at 11 kph.

PAGASA also added the following on its latest bulletin:

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 – 25 mm per hour within the 600 km diameter of the Storm.

This weather disturbance is too far to directly affect any part of the country.

Bataan, Zambales and Pangasinan will continue to experience monsoon rains (moderate to heavy) which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.

Bagyong Kabayan has intensified into a tropical storm as it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the PAGASA said Thursday afternoon.

(Update 1: Bagyong Kabayan, July 29, 2011 Update. Read here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/07/bagyong-kabayan-updates-pagasa-weather.html)

"At 4:00 p.m. today, Tropical Storm "KABAYAN" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 1000 km East Southeast of Catarman, Northern Samar (12.3°N 134.7°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move Northwest at 15 kph," the 5 p.m., July 28, 2011 PAGASA bulletin reads.

Bagyong Kabayan may have gained strength but the state weather bureau said that the cyclone is "too far to directly affect any part of the country."

There have been no public storm warning signals issued.