Bagyong Falcon June 25, 2011 PAGASA Update

Bagyong Falcon 'moving away' from the Philippines - PAGASA

Bagyong Falcon satellite image as of 5 a.m. on June 25, 2011

Bagyong Falcon (Tropical Storm FAlcon) has acquired more strength and has accelerated as it continuously moves away from the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said via its bulletin on Friday.

Bagyong Falcon was last spotted at 590 km North Northeast of Basco, Batanes at 4 a.m.

The bulletin added that Tropical Storm Falcon is still expected to "enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional rains over Luzon particularly over the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon. "

Moving at a rate of 24kph in a North Northwest direction, the weather disturbance now has maximum sustained winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph.

Meanwhile here's PAGASA's 24-hour weather outlook for June 25, 2011:

English:

Northern and Central Luzon will experience monsoon rains which may trigger flashfloods and landslides while the Southern Tagalog Region will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Southwest will prevail over Northern and Central Luzon and Southern Tagalog Region and coming from the Southeast to Southwest over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be moderate to rough.

Filipino:

Ang Kalakhang Maynila ay makakaranas ng mga pag-ulan dulot ng Habagat. Katamtaman hanggang sa malakas na hangin mula sa Timog-kanluran ang iiral at ang Look ng Maynila ay magiging katamtaman hanggang sa maalon. Ang tinatayang agwat ng temperatura ay mula 24 hanggang 28 antas ng Celsius (75°F hanggang 82°F).

Ang Hilaga at Gitnang Luzon ay makakaranas ng mga pag-ulan dulot ng habagat na maaring magdulot ng mga pagbaha at pagguho ng lupa samantalang ang Timog Katagalugan ay magkakaroon ng maulap na kalangitan na may kalat-kalat na pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog. Ang nalalabing bahagi ng Katimugang Luzon ang Kabisayaan at ang Mindanao ay magiging bahagya hanggang sa maulap na may pulu-pulong pag-ulan o pagkidlat- pagkulog lalo na sa dakong hapon o gabi.

Katamtaman hanggang sa malakas na hangin mula sa Timog-kanluran ang iiral sa Hilaga at Gitnang Luzon at sa Timog Katagalugan at mula naman sa Timog-silangan hanggang Timog-kanluran sa nalalabing bahagi ng bansa. Ang mga baybaying-dagat sa buong kapuluan ay magiging katamtaman hanggang sa maalon.

Since heavy rains and flashfloods are still being experienced in Metro Manila, several universities and colleges have suspended Saturday classes. Check out the details here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/06/metro-manila-universities-suspend.html

PAGASA Weather Forecast : Monsoon rains to prevail over Luzon

According to the 24-hour weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Calayan, Babuyan and Batanes group of islands will experience rains with gusty winds while the rest of Luzon and Western Visayas will have monsoon rains which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Mindanao and the rest of the Visayas will be having mostly cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.

"Rains/Monsoon rains" are expected in the following cities: Metro Manila, Tuguegarao, Laoag, Baguio, Olongapo, Angeles, Tagaytay, Legaspi, Puerto Princesa, Ilo-ilo, and Bacolod. It would be "mostly cloudy with scattered rash" in the cities of Cebu, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro, Davao and Zamboanga.

The forecast added that "moderate to strong winds from northwest to southwest will prevail over the rest of Luzon and coming from the southwest to south over the res of the country." The coastal waters will also be "moderate to rough" throughout the archipelago.

Here's a Filipino version of the said PAGASA Weather Forecast:

Ang Kalakhang Maynila ay makakaranas ng mga pag-ulan dulot ng Habagat. Katamtaman hanggang sa malakas na hangin mula sa Timog-kanluran ang iiral at ang Look ng Maynila ay magiging katamtaman hanggang sa maalon. Ang tinatayang agwat ng temperatura ay mula 24 hanggang 28 antas ng Celsius (75°F hanggang 82°F).

Ang mga isla ng Calayan, Babuyan at Batanes ay magkakaroon ng mga pag-ulan na may pagbugso ng hangin samantalang ang nalalabing bahagi ng Luzon at Kanlurang Kabisayaan ay makakaranas ng pag-ulan dulot ng Habagat na maaring magdulot ng mga pagbaha at pagguho ng lupa. Ang Mindanao at ang nalalabing bahagi ng Kabisayaan ay magiging madalas na maulap na may kalat-kalat na pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog.

Katamtaman hanggang sa malakas na hangin mula sa Timog-kanluran ang iiral sa Luzon at Kanlurang Kabisayaan at mula naman sa Timog-silangan hanggang Timog-kanluran sa nalalabing bahagi ng bansa. Ang mga baybaying-dagat sa buong kapuluan ay magiging katamtaman hanggang sa maalon.

Meanwhile, check out the latest on Tropical Storm "Falcon" here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/06/tropical-storm-falcon-meari-june-24.html

Tropical Storm Falcon (Meari) June 24, 2011 PAGASA Update

Tropical Storm Falcon (International name: Meari) "has slightly intensified as it moves away from the country", the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said through its latest June 24 bulletin.

Tropical Storm Falcon (Meari) Satellite Image as of 5 p.m. on June 24, 2011 | Courtesy of PAGASA

Known locally as Bagyong Falcon, the tropical cyclone was last spotted at 410 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, according to the bulletin.

The bulletin added that Falcon now ha maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph. It is moving at a rate of 22kph North Northwestward.

Public Storm Warning Signal has now been lowered in all areas.

However, Tropical Storm Falcon is still "expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Luzon and Western Visayas."

Meanwhile classes have been suspended in some Manila universities and colleges. For details, please visit this post: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/06/metro-manila-universities-suspend.html

Bagyong Falcon June 23, 2011 PAGASA Update

Bagyong Falcon (Tropical Storm Falcon) which has slightly intensified after it merged with a Low Pressure Area earlier, has maintained its strength as it heads Northwestward, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday night through its latest bulletin.

Bagyong Falcon (Tropical Storm Falcon) satellite image as of 11 p.m. on June 23, 2011

Bagyong Falcon (Tropical Storm Falcon) is now moving at kph in a Northwest direction and has maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph.

The weather disturbance was last spotted at 390 km East of Tuguegarao City at 10 p.m. on June 23.

Public Storm Signal Number 1 (PSWS # 1) has lowered in some areas but are still hoisted over the following:

Isabela,
Cagayan including Calayan,
Babuyan Group of Islands,
Batanes Group of Islands.

Again, people living in low lying and mountainous areas under PSWS # 1 are cautioned for flashfloods and landslides. The PAGASA added that Bagyong Falcon is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Gale warning has also been issued over the eastern seaboard of the country and the western seaboard of Luzon and of Visayas.

Will "Falcon" hit on land? According to PAGASA's forecast of Falcon's track, it may not happen.

Track of Tropical Storm Falcon - June 23, 2011 5 p.m.

Source: PAGASA

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Bagyong Falcon threatens Northern Luzon, Storm Signal issued!

Bagyong Falcon (Tropical Storm Falcon) now "threatens Extreme Northern Luzon", the *PAGASA said.

Bagyong Falcon (Tropical Storm Falcon) Satellite Image as of 11 p.m. on June 22, 2011 | Courtesy of PAGASA

Tropical Storm "Falcon", according to the latest PAGASA bulletin, has maintained its strength and is now moving West Northwestward at 19 kph, threatening North Luzon. It has maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph.

As of 10:00 p.m. on June 22, "Falcon" is at 290 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes.

The PAGASA has now issued Public Storm Warning Signal Number 1 (PSWS # 1) over the following areas:

Isabela,
Cagayan,
Calayan Group of Islands,
Babuyan Group of Islands,and
Batanes Group of Islands.

The weather bureau also warns people residing in low lying and mountainous areas under PSWS # 1 of possible flashfloods and landslides. PAGASA also added that the tropical storm is expected to "enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao."

Gale Warning has also been issued by the PAGASA over the eastern seaboard of the country and the western seaboard of Luzon and of Visayas.

Is "Falcon" going to make a landfall? According to this illustration of Falcon's track forecast by the PAGASA, it is unlikely.

Track of Tropical Storm "Falcon" | Courtesy of PAGASA

*Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the Philippines' main weather agency

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Tropical Depression Falcon enters Philippine Area of Responsibility

Tropical Depression Falcon has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, just a few hours after Tropical Depression Egay left the country.

Tropical Depression Falcon's satellite shot as of 2 p.m. on June 21, 2011 Courtesy of PAGASA

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Tropical Depression Falcon was spotted at 670 km East of Borongan, Easter Samar at 10 a.m. on June 21, 2011. It has maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and is moving at a rate of 19kph in a West Northwest direction

On Wednesday morning, the weather disturbance is expected at 440 kms East of Virac, Catanduanes and at 420 km East Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora on Thursday morning. On morning of Friday, PAGASA forecasts Falcon to be at 350 km East Basco, Batanes.

The weather bureau added that Tropical Depression Falcon as well as Egay which is still not so far away from the country, are expected to bring occasional rains over the country which will be more widespread over West Luzon.

PAGASA 'Egay' Update | June 20, 2011

PAGASA said Tropical Depression "Egay" is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibily. However, a new Low Pressure Area has entered the country. Check out the latest and the final PAGASA Bulletin on "Egay" below:

PAGASA's satellite shot of Tropical Depression Egay as of 5 p.m. on June 20, 2011

Severe Weather Bulletin No. 15 (Final)
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depresssion "EGAY"
Issued at: 5:00 p.m., Monday, 20 June 2011

Tropical Depresssion "EGAY" has maintained its course and is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.)	280 km Northwest of Laoag City or at 320 km West of Basco, Batanes
Coordinates:	20.3°N, 118.4°E
Strength:	Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center
Movement:	West-Northwest at 20 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:	Tuesday morning: 490 km Northwest of Laoag City or 530 km West of Basco, Batanes

Public Storm Warning Signals are now lowered.

Southwest monsoon enhances by TD "EGAY" will brings rains over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.

Meanwhile a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 870 km east of Southern Visayas (10.8N, 134.6E).

With this development, this is the final bulletin on this weather disturbance.

Source: PAGASA

Tropical Depression Egay June 19, 2011 Update from PAGASA

Tropical Depression Egay June 19, 2011 PAGASA Bulletin

Tropical Depression Egay satellite image as of 6 p.m. on June 19, 2011 | Courtesy of PAGASA

Severe Weather Bulletin No. 11
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depresssion "EGAY"
Issued at: 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 19 June 2011

Tropical Depresssion "EGAY" has slightly accelerated and is now approaching the Northern tip of Cagayan towards Batanes-Calayan Area.
Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.)	140 km East of Aparri, Cagayan.
Coordinates:	18.5°N, 123.2°E
Strength:	Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center
Movement:	Northwest at 19 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:	Monday afternoon: 200 km West of Basco, Batanes or at 160 km South Southwest of Southern Taiwan

Areas having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS	Luzon	Visayas	Mindanao
#1 (Winds of 45-60 kph is expected within the next 36 hours)	Isabela Cagayan Calayan Babuyan Group of Islands Batanes Group of Islands Apayao Ilocos Norte	None	None

Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere now lowered.

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

TD "EGAY" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over the western section of Luzon and of Visayas.

Gale Warning is issued over the western seaboards of Luzon and of Visayas and the eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon.

Source: PAGASA

Tropical Depression Egay June 18, 2011 PAGASA Update

Tropical Depression Egay PAGASA Update - June 18, 2011

Severe Weather Bulletin No. 7
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depresssion "EGAY"
Issued at: 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 18 June 2011

Tropical Depression Egay Satellite Image as of 2 p.m. on June 18, 2011 | Courtesy of PAGASA

Tropical Depresssion "EGAY" continues to move Northwestward and threatens the Eastern section of Central and Northern Luzon.

Tropical Depresssion "EGAY" continues to move Northwestward and threatens the Eastern section of Central and Northern Luzon.
Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.)	130 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Coordinates:	14.3°N, 125.3°E
Strength:	Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center
Movement:	Northwest at 17 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:	Sunday afternoon: 90 km North Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora Monday afternoon: 170 km West of Basco, Batanes Tuesday afternoon: 460 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes or at 140 km West of Taiwan.

Areas having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS	Luzon	Visayas	Mindanao
#1 (Winds of 45-60 kph is expected within the next 36 hours)	Catanduanes Sorsogon Albay Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Polillo Island Aurora Quezon Province Cagayan Isabela	Northern Samar	None

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

TD "EGAY" is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring rains over the Western section of Central, Southern Luzon and Visayas.

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 p.m. today and the hourly updates.

Source: PAGASA.

Tropical Depression Dodong PAGASA Update - June 9, 2011

Tropical Depression Dodong is now causing heavy rains in Luzon.

Tropical Depression Dodong (Bagyong Dodong) satellite image as of 6p.m. on June 9, 2011 | Photo: PAGASA

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the Low Pressure Area West of Metro Manila has developed into a Tropical Depression (TD) and was named "DODONG."

As of 4 p.m. on June 9, 2011, TD Dodong was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 150 km West of Dagupan City (16.0°N 118.7°E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center. It is forecast to move North Northwest at 19 kph.

PAGASA forecasts that by Friday afternoon Bagyong Dodong will be at 460 km West of Basco, Batanes.

Public Storm Warning Signal Number 1 was also issued by the weather bureau in the following areas:

Bataan,
Pampanga,
Tarlac
Zambales, and
Pangasinan,

PAGASA advises the residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. It added that TD Dodong is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over the western sections of Central and Southern Luzon.

Typhoon Songda (Bagyong Chedeng) Update May 27, 2011 | PAGASA Weather Forecast

Typhoon Songda's Satellite Shot as of 5 p.m. on May 27, 2011

Bagyong Chedeng "has maintained its strength as it continues to threaten Batanes area", the latest PAGASA bulletin reads.

Check out the said Typhoon Chedeng update below:

Severe Weather Bulletin No. 18
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Friday, 27 May 2011

Typhoon "CHEDENG" has maintained its strength as it continues to threaten Batanes area.
Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.)	160 km Southeast of Basco, Batanes
Coordinates:	19.5°N,123.3°E
Strength:	Maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph
Movement:	North Northwest at 19 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:	Saturday afternoon: 400 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes Sunday afternoon: 820 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or 110 km East Southeast of Okinawa, Japan

Areas having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal Number 3

Batanes Group of Islands

Signal Number 2

Babuyan Group of Island

Signal Number 1

Apayao
Cagayan
Isabela


Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere are now lowered.

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signals #3, #2 and #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.

Typhoon “Chedeng” is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao including Metro Manila.

Bagyong Chedeng Update from PAGASA - May 26, 2011

Bagyong Chedeng Update - May 26

Bagyong Chedeng's 5 p.m. Satellite Shot

Bagyong Chedeng "has slightly intensified as it continues to move northwestward", PAGASA's latest Typhoon Chedeng bulletin reads.

Check out below the said 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

Severe Weather Bulletin No. 14

Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Thursday 26 May 2011

Typhoon "CHEDENG" has slightly intensified as it continues to move northwestward.

Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.)	260 km North Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or at 300 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora
Coordinates:	15.8°N,125.4°E
Strength:	Maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph
Movement:	Northwest at 19 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:	Friday afternoon: 320 km North Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or at 200 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan Saturday afternoon: 590 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or 190 km Southwest of Okinawa, Japan

Areas having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal Number 1

Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Albay, Quirino, Aurora, Quezon provinces, Polilo Island, Isabela and Cagayan

Advisory

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under #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.

Typhoon “Chedeng” is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

Bagyong Chedeng PAGASA Update | May 25, 2011

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

Bagyong Chedeng 6 p.m. satellite image | Source PAGASA

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:

Severe Weather Bulletin No. 10
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 25 May 2011

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 : 'Tropical Storm Chedeng slightly accelerated' | Latest Weather Forecast

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.

PAGASA's May 24, 2011 11 p.m. satellite shot of Tropical Storm Chedeng

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.

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Severe Weather Bulletin Number SEVEN
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

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.

Tropical Storm Chedeng could bring heavy rains like Ondoy - PAGASA

Tropical Storm Chedeng could bring heavy rains like Tropical Storm Ondoy according to weather experts as reported by ABS-CBN News.

Bagyong Ondoy (international name: Ketsana) is a tropical storm that hit Manila and other parts of Luzon in 2009 which caused floods and landslides, killing 468 people.

According to an ABS-CBN report, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Typhoon Chedeng could yield the same amount of rain as Ondoy in a rate of 20-55 millimeters per hour.

The weather bureau however added that the Tropical Storm will be missing Manila as it is heading to Northern Luzon where it would it would make it landfall which was predicted to be on Wednesday night.

Meanwhile here's the latest Bagyong Chedeng update from PAGASA:

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

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

***Bagyong 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.

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

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Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

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.

PAGASA Update on Tropical Storm Chedeng | May 24, 2011

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

PAGASA's satellite shot of Bagyong Chedeng at 11 a.m. on May 24, 2011

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.

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

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Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

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 predicted to make a landfall on Wednesday night | PAGASA Weather Forecast

Bagyong Chedeng, which has continued its strength and moving West Northwestward, has been predicted to make a landfall on Wednesday night by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), ABS-CBN reports.

As of 8 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:

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

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

***Bagyong 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.

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

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Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

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 May 24, 2011 PAGASA Update

Bagyong Chedeng has entered the Philippines. PAGASA said Bagyong Chedeng is accelerating slightly as it continues to move in a West Northwest direction.

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:

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

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

***Bagyong 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.

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

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Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

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.

Weather Update of PAGASA on Typhoon 'Chedeng' as of 11 a.m. (May 23)

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

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

May 26, 2011 5 am update is now available. Please head to:

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

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

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

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***Bagyong Chedeng Update from PAGASA, May 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

Severe Weather Bulletin Number TWO
Tropical Cyclone Alert: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Monday, 23 May 2011

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.

A 1:00 a.m., May 23, 2011 satellite shot of Bagyong Chedeng | Source: PAGASA

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.

Weather Update: 'Bagyong Chedeng' enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

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

Bagyong Chedeng May 26, 2011 5 a.m. Update:

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

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

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

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***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 24, 2011 at 11:00am

Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

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:

Severe Weather Bulletin Number FOUR Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

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

Bagyong Chedeng's May 23, 2011 11 a.m satellite shot | Source PAGASA

Severe Weather Bulletin Number TWO

Tropical Cyclone Alert: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Monday, 23 May 2011

Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has accelerated slightly as it continues to move in a West Northwest direction.

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.