Suspension of Classes Update (11am, September 26, 2011): All afternoon classes in kindergarten to High School in NCR (Metro Manila) have been suspended, DepEd announced Monday:

"Based on @dost_pagasa latest weather advisory, all afternoon classes in NCR will be suspended starting 12nn (Kinder, Elementary & HS)." DepEd said via its official Twitter account.

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As public storm warning signals were raised because of Tropical Storm "Pedring", the Department of Education (DepEd) has reiterated its guidelines on the suspension of classes Sunday night.

"For areas under signal no.1, automatic suspension in Kindergarten. Signal no.2, automatic suspension in Kindergarten, Elem & High School." DepeD tweeted.

Tertiary levels will be included in the suspension of classes when an area is under Signal Number 3.

According to the 11 a.m, September 26, 2011 severe weather bulletin issued by the state weather bureau, the following areas are under storm signals:

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

According to the PAGASA, it is highly possible that Tropical Storm "Pedring" will intensify into a typhoon.

Update (1 a.m., September 26, 2011): Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that Gov. Joey Salceda has announced suspension of classes in kindergarten, elementary and high school levels on September 26, 2011 in his Albay due to TS "Pedring." He has also ordered evacuation of the flooded areas in Polangui, Oas, Libon and Malinao.

Tropical Storm Lee, September 5, 2011 NASA image

Tropical Storm Lee has been downgraded to a tropical depression but it is still expected to cause flooding, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Monday.

According to the bulletin issued by the NHC at 10:00 a.m. CDT, "the remnants of Lee are expected to cause flooding from the Gulf Coast states to New England."

The NHC has hoisted Flash Flood Watches and Warnings from the Central Gulf Coast states, Northeastward across the Southern and Central Appalachians.

"Lee was last located near latitude 30.5 N and longitude 89.9 W. It has become extratropical over Southern Louisiana as it merged with a frontal zone with cool and dry air infiltrating the circulation center from the North and West. The extratropical low center is expected to turn towards the Northeast, bringing the center into Alabama by Monday night. Tropical moisture associated with the remnants of Lee will continue to interact with the frontal zone and extremely heavy rain is expected to fall in locations well in advance of the circulation center." the NHC bulletin reads.

Tropical Storm Lee was the twelfth named storm and thirteenth system overall of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, developing from a broad tropical disturbance over the Gulf on September 1. It was designated as Tropical Storm Lee the next day. Due to the large size, as well as the slow forward movement of the storm, heavy rainfall has occurred, and prolonged rainfall is expected in the southern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida panhandle. The storm was expected to drop 10–15 inches (250–380 mm) of rain in coastal areas of those states, or as much as 20 inches (510 mm) in some areas. Lee was the first tropical cyclone to make landfall in Louisiana since Hurricane Gustav in 2008.

Bagyong Juaning (Tropical Depression Juaning) July 27, 2011 PAGASA Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/07/bagyong-juaning-july-27-2011-pagasa.html

Bagyong Juaning (Tropical Depression Juaning) July 26, 2011 PAGASA Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/07/tropical-depression-juaning-july-26.html

Update: Tropical Depression Juaning has intensified into a tropical storm. Read details here:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/07/bagyong-juaning-pagasa-update-july-26.html

Bagyong "Juaning" (Tropical Depression "Juaning") has developed from the Low Pressure Area in Eastern Visayas, the PAGASA said Monday.

"Juaning" was last spotted at 350 kms East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes at 10:00 am on July 25, 2011, the Philippine weather bureau said through a a bulletin.

The bulletin added the tropical cyclone has maximum winds of 55 kph near the center adn is moving at a rate of 15 kph in a Northwest direction.

Tropical Depression "Juaning" is forecast to be at the following locations in the following days:

Tuesday morning:
180 km North Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or
320 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora

Wednesday morning:
90 km North of Casiguran, Aurora or
140 km Southeast of Aparri, Cagayan

Thursday morning:
200 km Northwest of Aparri, Cagayan

There has been no Public Storm Warning Signal issued. However, the PAGASA said the weather disturbance "will continue to bring rains over Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas becoming widespread in Bicol region and Samar area."

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 795 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 11.2°N, 133.8°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 15 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday morning: 540 kms East Northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar; Wednesday morning: 360 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes; Thursday morning: 265 km North Northeast of Virac, Cantanduanes or 250 km East of Casiguran, Aurora

No Public Storm Warning Signals Raised

This weather disturbance is expected not to directly affect any part of the country within the next 24 hrs.

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



***Weather Update from PAGASA: May 23, 2011, 5 a.m.

Severe Weather Bulletin Number ONE
Tropical Cyclone Alert: Severe Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Monday, 23 May 2011

The tropical storm East of Northern Mindanao has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named "CHEDENG".

Location of Center(as of 4:00 a.m.): 880 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 10.5°N, 134.7°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 13 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday morning:620 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar;
Wednesday morning: 390 km East Northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar or
510 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes; Thursday morning: 240 km East Northeast of Virac, Cantanduanes

No Public Storm Warning Signals Raised

This weather disturbance is expected not to directly affect any part of the country within the next 24 hrs.

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


***Weather Update from PAGASA: May 22, 2011, 5 p.m.

The weather update from PAGASA posted at 5:00 p.m. on May 22 says that Typhoon "Chedeng" which has an international name of "Songda" is now 20 kilometers nearer to Northern Mindanao since the last update at 10:00 a.m. It is now estimated to be 1,050 kilometers away from east of Region X.


The weather disturbance has a maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph. It is forecast to enter the Philippine area of responsibility Sunday night or Monday morning as it is moving at a rate of 11 kph.

PAGASA previously reported that Bagyong Chedeng will be affecting the Bicol Region.

Here's the said advisory from PAGASA:

At 4:00 p.m. today, Tropical Storm (SONGDA) estimated based on satellite and surface data at 1,050 km East of Northern Mindanao,(10.0°N, 136.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 11 kph.

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.

***Bagyong Chedeng Update from PAGASA May 24, 2011, 5 a.m.

As of 2 a.m. on May 24, here's PAGASA's illustration of the track made by Bagyong Chedeng and its 72-hour predicted route:


Meanwhile, the weather bureau has issued its latest Tropical Storm bulletin. Here's what it contains:


Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has intensified as it moved westward.

Location of Center (as of 4:00 a.m.): 540 km East of Borongan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 11.9°N, 130.8°E

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

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Wednesday morning:
330 km East of Virac, Catanduanes
Thursday morning:
210 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora
Thursday morning:
70 km North of Aparri, Cagayan

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)

Catanduanes
Sorsogon
Northern Samar
Eastern Samar

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 AM today.

Bagyong Chedeng (international name: Songda) is the third tropical storm to have entered this year and the second typhoon for this month. Eighteen more are expected for this year as reported by ABS-CBN News quoting a PAGASA rep.

***Bagyong Chedeng Update from PAGASA, May 23, 2011 at 11:00 am

Severe Weather Bulletin Number TWO

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 795 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 11.2°N, 133.8°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 15 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday morning: 540 kms East Northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar; Wednesday morning: 360 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes; Thursday morning: 265 km North Northeast of Virac, Cantanduanes or 250 km East of Casiguran, Aurora

No Public Storm Warning Signals Raised

This weather disturbance is expected not to directly affect any part of the country within the next 24 hrs.

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


***Weather Update from PAGASA: May 23, 2011, 5 a.m.

Severe Weather Bulletin Number ONE
Tropical Cyclone Alert: Severe Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Monday, 23 May 2011

The tropical storm East of Northern Mindanao has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named "CHEDENG".

Location of Center(as of 4:00 a.m.): 880 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 10.5°N, 134.7°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 13 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday morning:620 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar;
Wednesday morning: 390 km East Northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar or
510 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes; Thursday morning: 240 km East Northeast of Virac, Cantanduanes

No Public Storm Warning Signals Raised

This weather disturbance is expected not to directly affect any part of the country within the next 24 hrs.

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


***Weather Update from PAGASA: May 22, 2011, 10:30 a.m.

According to the weather update issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 10:30 a.m. on May 22, "Bagyong Chedeng" (international name "Songda") is 1,070 kilometers away from east of Northern Mindanao and is moving at 11 kph West Northwest.

The typhoon is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Sunday night, or if not early morning on Monday.

PAGASA earlier announced that parts of Eastern Visayas will be affected by "Chedeng."

Here is the full text of PAGASA's weather advisory:

Weather Advisory No. 3
For: Tropical Storm (Songda)
Issued at 10:30 a.m., 22 May 2011

At 10:00 am Today, the Tropical Storm (Songda) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 1,070 km East of Northern Mindanao, (9.7°N, 136.8°E).with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph and gustiness of up to 90 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 11 kph.

This weather disturbance is still outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is expected to enter tonight or early tomorrow morning.

The next weather advisory or alert will be issued at 11 am tomorrow or earlier when this weather disturbance enters par.