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 "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.

Tropical Storm Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) has intensified into a typhoon, the PAGASA reported Monday, September 26, 2011.

Bayong Pedring 11 a.m. satellite image | Source: PAGASA

The PAGASA added that  Bagyong Pedring is now threatening Isabela-Aurora area.

According to PAGASA's 11 am bulletin, Typhoon Pedring was last spotted at 350 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora (15.5°N, 125.6°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 17 kph.

The state weather bureau has also hoisted public storm warning signals over the following areas:

Signal Number 2 - Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Albay , Burias Island, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Quezon , Polillo Island, Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Ifugao and Cagayan

Signal Number 1 -Metro Manila, Masbate, Ticao Island, Marinduque, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Bataan, Zambales, Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, Mt. Province, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Kalinga, 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.

Meanwhile, the Department of Education has announced suspension of afternoon classes in kindergarten to high school in NCR. Read details here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/09/suspension-of-classes-september-26-2011.html

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.

A new bulletin has been posted by the PAGASA. For the May 27, 2011 Bagyong Chedeng update, please head to:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html

Bagyong Chedeng May 25, 2011 PAGASA Update

PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration), the Philippine weather bureau, has released its latest bulletin on Tropical Storm Chedeng saying that the weather disturbance has sustained its strength and has increased its rate of movement.

The agency now has 6 provinces on its list of areas having Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) Number 2 and listed 9 areas with PSWS Number 1.

Check the latest bulletin below:


Typhoon "CHEDENG" has accelerated as it maintained its strength.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 310 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar

Coordinates: 12.8°N, 127.7°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph

Movement: Northwest at 15 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Thursday afternoon:
230 km North of Catarman, Northern Samar or
at 140 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Friday afternoon:
150 km North Northeast of Baler, Aurora by Friday afternoon
Saturday afternoon:
470 km North of Baler, Aurora or
at 40 km West of Basco, Batanes

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal Number 2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs)

Catanduanes
Sorsogon
Albay
Camarines Sur
Camarines Norte
Samar provinces

Signal Number 1 (Winds of 45-60 kph is expected within the next 36 hours)

Marinduque
Masbate
Burias
Ticao Islands
Quezon
Polilio Island
Aurora

PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration), the Philippines' weather agency, has released its last bulletin on Typhoon "Chedeng" (international name: "Songda") for the day.

The weather bureau said Tropical Storm Chedeng has slightly accelerated its movement as it is heading in a West Northwest direction.

Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) Number 2 has also been raised by the PAGASA in Catanduanes and PSWS Number 1 in Sorsogon, Burias island, Ticao island, Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte ans Samar provinces.

Check out below the latest PAGASA Bulletin:

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html

***Bayong Chedeng Update, May 26, 2011 at 5 a.m.

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-may-26-2011-update-from.html

***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 25, 2011 at 5 a.m.



Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has slightly accelerated as it continuously moves West Northwestward.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 p.m.): 420 km East of Catarman, Northen Samar

Coordinates: 12.5°N, 128.9°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 115 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 145 kph
Movement: West Northwest at 17 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Wednesday evening:
150 km North of Virac, Catanduanes
Thursday evening:
in the vicinity of Isabela, Cagayan
Friday evening:
80 km West of Basco, Batanes

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds)

Catanduanes

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)

Sorsogon
Burias island
Ticao island
Albay
Camarines Sur
Camarines Norte
Samar Provinces

Advisory

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signals #2 & #1 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.

TS "Chedeng" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 a.m. tomorrow.

PAGASA has just released its latest bulletin on Bagyong Chedeng. PAGASA said Typhoon Chedeng has slowed down as it heads West Northwestward.

Here's the latest PAGASA update on Tropical Storm Chedeng:

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html

***Bayong Chedeng Update, May 26, 2011 at 5 a.m.

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-may-26-2011-update-from.html

***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 25, 2011 at 5 a.m.


***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 24, 2011 at 11:00 p.m




Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has slowed down as it moves in a West Northwest direction.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 490 km East of Borongan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 12.1°N, 130.5°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 13 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Wednesday morning:
390 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Thursday morning:
180 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or
360 km Southeast Casiguran, Aurora
Friday morning:
130 km Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or
220 km Southeast of Aparri, Cagayan

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)

Catanduanes
Camarines Sur
Albay
Sorsogon
Samar Provinces

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

TS "Chedeng" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and to watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.