MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” will bring rain to parts of Mindanao, particularly the Zamboanga Peninsula, Palawan, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi, according to PAGASA.

These areas could experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with potential for flash floods and landslides.

Elsewhere in the country, isolated rain showers from localized thunderstorms are expected, while most regions will enjoy warm and fair weather.

Forecasted high temperatures include 36°C in Tuguegarao, 34°C in Metro Manila and Legazpi, and 33°C in Kalayaan Islands, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and Laoag.

Light to moderate winds and seas are anticipated across the archipelago.

(el Amigo/mnm)

MANILA – The weather bureau reported Thursday (13 June 2024) that easterlies affecting eastern Mindanao will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, and Zamboanga Sibugay.

These areas may experience moderate to heavy rainfall, potentially causing flash floods and landslides, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Caraga and the rest of the Davao Region will also see isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, with severe thunderstorms possibly leading to flash floods or landslides. Isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms are expected across the rest of the country.

“Warm and humid weather will prevail nationwide, with isolated rain showers,” said PAGASA forecaster Aldczar Aurelio.

Forecasted temperatures include 35°C in Tuguegarao City, 34°C in Metro Manila, and up to 33°C in Puerto Princesa, Laoag, and Legazpi. Cities like Tacloban, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and Zamboanga may see temperatures reaching 32°C.

Light to moderate winds and seas will be prevalent across the archipelago, PAGASA added.

(el Amigo/mnm)

MANILA – Easterlies will bring isolated rain showers and thunderstorms to the eastern parts of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao on Wednesday, Independence Day, according to PAGASA.

Cloudy skies with isolated showers or thunderstorms are expected in the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will also experience isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.

Despite the rain, the heat index in Metro Manila is forecasted to reach 42°C, posing a risk at extreme caution to danger levels.

(el Amigo/mnm)

MANILA – The low-pressure area (LPA) currently within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is not expected to develop into a tropical cyclone, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Tuesday (11 June 2024).

The LPA was last located 145 kilometers west-northwest of Butuan City in Agusan del Norte.

“The probability of this LPA developing into a tropical cyclone is low, and it is likely to dissipate within the day,” said Rhea Torres, a PAGASA forecaster.

Despite this, the LPA is expected to bring cloud cover and rain to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao.

PAGASA predicts scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Eastern Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Agusan del Norte due to the LPA’s influence.

Moderate to heavy rainfall in these regions may lead to flash floods and landslides.

Elsewhere in the country, isolated rain showers and thunderstorms due to localized weather conditions will persist.

(el Amigo/mnm)

MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience rain showers due to the southwest monsoon (habagat) affecting western Luzon and the easterlies, according to the weather bureau on Monday (June 10, 2024).

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that habagat will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Palawan.

Similarly, the easterlies will cause scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region.

These areas are likely to experience moderate to heavy rains, which could result in flash floods or landslides, PAGASA warned.

Meanwhile, PAGASA noted that habagat will also bring isolated rain showers or thunderstorms to Metro Manila, the Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, and Oriental Mindoro.

Isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms are expected across the rest of the country.

The entire archipelago will experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.

PAGASA forecaster Obet Badrina indicated that habagat is expected to continue bringing rains over the next few days, with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon or evening.

He also mentioned that no tropical cyclones are expected to affect the country, and there is a slim chance for any tropical cyclones to develop or enter the Philippine area of responsibility this week.

(el Amigo/mnm)

MANILA – The southwest monsoon, known locally as “habagat,” will continue to affect the western regions of Luzon, according to a Sunday (09 June 2024) forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

PAGASA indicated that Palawan will experience cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon’s influence.

Meanwhile, Metro Manila, the Batanes Islands, Zambales, Bataan, the Ilocos Region, Calabarzon, and the rest of the Mimaropa region are expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

The remainder of the country will also experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions, with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms occurring due to localized weather disturbances.

PAGASA has issued warnings to the public regarding potential flash floods or landslides in areas prone to moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall.

Light to moderate winds will prevail across the entire archipelago, and seas are expected to be slight to moderate.

Here are the expected temperature ranges for key locations:

Metro Manila: 25°C to 33°C
Baguio City: 18°C to 24°C
Laoag City: 26°C to 32°C
Legazpi City: 26°C to 33°C
Metro Cebu: 26°C to 33°C
Puerto Princesa City: 25°C to 32°C
Metro Davao: 25°C to 33°C

(el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the southwest monsoon, known locally as “habagat,” will bring cloudy skies and scattered rains to several areas in Luzon on Saturday (08 June 2024).

According to PAGASA’s 4 a.m. bulletin, the Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, and Palawan will experience cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the influence of the southwest monsoon. The weather bureau also cautioned that moderate to heavy rains could trigger flash floods or landslides in these areas.

The rest of the country, including Metro Manila, is expected to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, caused by localized weather disturbances. PAGASA warned that severe thunderstorms could potentially result in flash floods or landslides.

Throughout the entire archipelago, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate sea conditions are anticipated.

Forecast temperatures for key areas are as follows:

Metro Manila: 24°C to 32°C
Baguio City: 17°C to 23°C
Laoag City: 25°C to 32°C
Legazpi City: 25°C to 33°C
Metro Cebu: 26°C to 32°C
Puerto Princesa City: 25°C to 32°C
Metro Davao: 24°C to 34°C

(*el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA – Extensive parts of the Philippines are expected to continue experiencing rain showers due to the southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat,’ according to the weather bureau on Friday (07 June 2024).

Areas including Metro Manila, the Ilocos and Cordillera regions, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, the Zamboanga Peninsula, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will see scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.

Moderate to heavy rainfall in these regions could lead to flash floods and landslides, warned the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Elsewhere, isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms are expected to persist.

PAGASA also reported that light to moderate winds and calm to moderately rough seas will continue across the archipelago.

(el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” is expected to bring rain showers to many parts of the Philippines on Thursday (06 June 2024), impacting the western sections of Luzon and the Visayas, according to the weather bureau.

Monsoon rains are forecasted to cause scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in areas including Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Region 4-A (Calabarzon), Region 4-B (Mimaropa), Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and the provinces of Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that moderate to heavy rains in these areas could lead to flash floods or landslides.

Additionally, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued an advisory noting that thunderstorms, predicted by PAGASA to bring heavy rains over Negros Island, could cause lahar flows, muddy streamflows, or run-off draining from the southern slopes of Kanlaon Volcano.

Isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms are expected to prevail over the rest of the country. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will also be experienced across the archipelago, PAGASA reported.

(Rep. by El Amigo/MNM)

MANILA – Isolated rain showers will continue to affect most areas across the Philippines, according to the weather bureau on Wednesday (05 June 2024).

A trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to the provinces of Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicated that these areas could experience moderate to heavy rains, potentially leading to flash floods or landslides.

“The rest of the country will experience warm and humid weather at noon, with isolated rain showers likely,” said PAGASA forecaster Obet Badrina.

He noted that the country is currently experiencing a monsoon break, as not much rain has been observed despite the onset of the rainy season.

Badrina also mentioned that no tropical cyclones are expected to affect or enter the country throughout the week.

The southwest monsoon, or habagat, is expected to bring rains to several parts of the country over the weekend.

Meanwhile, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail across the archipelago, PAGASA added.

(el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA – Warm and humid weather will continue to prevail in most parts of the Philippines due to the easterlies, the weather bureau reported on Tuesday (04 June 2024).

“Cloud formations and isolated rain showers may last for about 30 minutes, but warm and humid conditions will persist, especially around noon,” said Rhea Torres of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Temperatures are expected to peak at:

36°C in Tuguegarao
34°C in Legazpi, Metro Manila, Davao, and Zamboanga
33°C in Tacloban, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Kalayaan Islands, Puerto Princesa, and Laoag

The frontal system affecting Northern Luzon will continue to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to the area, Torres added.

“No low-pressure area has been detected, and no tropical cyclone is expected to develop or enter the country. However, the southwest monsoon is expected to bring rains to most parts of the country this week,” she noted.

Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail across the archipelago, Torres concluded.

(el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA — Most parts of the country will experience warm weather due to the easterlies, with isolated rain showers from localized thunderstorms, according to the weather bureau on Monday (03 June 2024).

“It will be warm and humid in the afternoon, with likely rain from the afternoon through the evening,” said Obet Badrina of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 35°C in Metro Manila, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga, and 34°C in the Kalayaan Islands. Tagaytay, Laoag, Legazpi, Tacloban, Iloilo, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro may see temperatures of up to 33°C.

Severe thunderstorms could cause flash floods and landslides, according to PAGASA. Badrina mentioned that a frontal system affecting extreme Northern Luzon would bring rain showers over Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.

Moderate winds and moderate seas are expected in extreme Northern Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas.

No low-pressure area has been detected, and there is a slim chance of a tropical cyclone developing in the next three days.

(Rep. by Amigo/mnm)

MANILA – The easterlies affecting the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over Metro Manila and the rest of the country on Saturday (1 June 2024), according to the weather bureau.

In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) also reported monitoring an active tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Tropical Storm Maliksi (international name) was last located 1,065 km west of Extreme Northern Luzon. It has maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center, with gusts up to 90 kph, and is moving northward at 10 kph.

“Maliksi will have no direct effect on any part of the country in the next few days,” stated weather specialist Daniel James Villamil.

Meanwhile, light to moderate winds from the southeast to south will blow over Northern and Central Luzon, resulting in slight to moderate seas.

For the rest of the country, light to moderate winds from the east to southeast will prevail, with seas expected to be slight to moderate.

The temperature forecast for various areas is as follows:

Metro Manila: 27°C to 35°C
Baguio City: 18°C to 27°C
Laoag City: 25°C to 33°C
Legazpi City: 27°C to 33°C
Metro Cebu: 27°C to 33°C
Puerto Princesa City: 26°C to 32°C
Tacloban City: 27°C to 32°C
Metro Davao: 27°C to 33°C
Zamboanga City: 26°C to 35°C

(Rep. by el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA – According to the weather bureau, most parts of the Philippines will experience fair weather with isolated rain showers on Friday (31 May 2024).

However, a frontal system affecting extreme Northern Luzon will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.

These areas may experience moderate to heavy rains, potentially leading to flash floods and landslides, warned the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

“The rest of the country will experience fair weather with isolated rain showers,” stated Aldczar Aurelio of PAGASA.

Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are expected nationwide.

PAGASA also monitors a tropical cyclone located 955 km west of Northern Luzon, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. “The tropical cyclone is moving west-northwest at 10 kph and is heading towards China,” Aurelio added.

Meanwhile, more than 40 areas are forecasted to experience danger-level heat indices, with temperatures peaking at 47°C in Aparri, Cagayan.

The heat index, which measures how hot it feels when humidity is combined with air temperature, could reach 46°C in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Dagupan City, Pangasinan; and Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

PAGASA has forecasted heat indices of 42°C to 45°C in the following areas:

  • MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
  • Baler, Aurora
  • Casiguran, Aurora
  • Alabat, Quezon
  • Catarman, Samar
  • Sinait, Ilocos Sur
  • Bacnotan, La Union
  • ISU Echague, Isabela
  • Infanta, Quezon
  • Virac, Catanduanes
  • Catbalogan, Samar
  • Tacloban City, Leyte
  • Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
  • Sangley Point, Cavite
  • Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
  • Masbate City, Masbate
  • CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
  • Mambusao, Capiz
  • Guiuan, Eastern Samar
  • Maasin, Southern Leyte
  • Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
  • Calayan, Cagayan
  • NVSU-Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
  • Iba, Zambales
  • CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
  • Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
  • NAIA, Manila
  • San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
  • Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
  • Daet, Camarines Norte
  • Legazpi City, Albay
  • Juban, Sorsogon
  • Roxas City, Capiz
  • Iloilo City, Iloilo
  • Dumangas, Iloilo
  • Mactan International Airport, Cebu
  • Siquijor, Siquijor
  • VSU-Baybay, Leyte
  • Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte

With heat indices ranging from 41°C to 51°C, there is an increased likelihood of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Prolonged exposure to the sun could also lead to heat stroke.

Despite the onset of the rainy season, PAGASA has noted that several areas in the country may continue to experience high heat indices.

(el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA – Rain showers are expected over several areas in Luzon due to the southwest monsoon (habagat) and a frontal system, according to the weather bureau on Thursday (30 May 2024).

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the habagat will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to the Ilocos Region and the provinces of Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan.

In addition, scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by the frontal system will affect Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.

PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains in these areas could lead to flash floods or landslides.

The rest of the country will see isolated rain showers from localized thunderstorms, with moderate winds and seas expected across Luzon. Other regions will experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.

Despite the onset of the rainy season, PAGASA forecasts that some areas will face heat indices reaching danger levels. The heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity to reflect how hot it feels, could peak at 47 degrees Celsius in Aparri, Cagayan, and Baler, Aurora Province. ISU Echague in Isabela and Casiguran in Aurora may experience heat indices of 46 degrees Celsius.

Areas with forecasted heat indices of 42 to 45 degrees Celsius include:

  • Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
  • Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
  • Virac, Catanduanes
  • Guiuan, Eastern Samar
  • Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte
  • Sinait, Ilocos Sur
  • Dagupan City, Pangasinan
  • MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
  • Bacnotan, La Union
  • Sangley Point, Cavite
  • Catarman, Northern Samar
  • Catbalogan, Samar
  • Tacloban City, Leyte
  • Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
  • Infanta, Quezon
  • Alabat, Quezon
  • Daet, Camarines Norte
  • CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
  • Borongan, Eastern Samar
  • Maasin, Southern Leyte
  • NAIA
  • Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
  • Masbate City, Masbate
  • Juban, Sorsogon
  • Roxas City, Capiz
  • Mambusao, Capiz
  • Iloilo City, Iloilo
  • Dumangas, Iloilo
  • Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
  • Panglao International Airport, Bohol
  • Mactan International Airport, Cebu
  • Siquijor, Siquijor
  • VSU-Baybay, Leyte
  • Dipolog, Zamboanga Del Norte
  • Cotabato City, Maguindanao

PAGASA cautioned that heat indices between 41°C to 51°C can lead to heat cramps and heat exhaustion, and prolonged exposure could result in heat stroke.

(el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA — The meteorological forecast for Luzon reveals the imminent arrival of harsh weather conditions driven by a southwesterly wind pattern, partly influenced by Typhoon Aghon, as announced by the weather bureau on Wednesday. This atmospheric phenomenon is poised to unleash heavy rainfall and brisk winds across Luzon in the days ahead.

Anticipate moderate to heavy downpours spanning the western territories of Northern and Central Luzon, alongside Mimaropa, persisting until Thursday. Additionally, intermittent bursts of strong winds are expected to sweep through various regions, including Batanes, Ilocos, Zambales, Bataan, northern Aurora, southern Quezon, the Polillo Islands, Palawan, Lubang Islands, Romblon, Marinduque, and Camarines Norte, over the next three days.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) emphasizes the likelihood of moderate to rough sea conditions along the coastal waters of Batanes, prompting advisories for mariners operating small vessels to exercise utmost caution.

Meanwhile, Typhoon Aghon remains approximately 870 km east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, which is anticipated to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility within the day. With maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gusts of up to 160 kph, the typhoon has not warranted the hoisting of any tropical cyclone wind signals.

Government aid efforts have intensified, with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reporting disbursement of over PHP 4.12 million in aid to areas affected by Aghon. This assistance encompasses various provisions such as accommodation and transportation aid, family food packs, hot meals, hygiene kits, and traditional “malongs,” distributed across Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, and Central Visayas.

The calamity response body notes that the tally of affected families stands at 16,336, equivalent to 51,659 individuals, with 3,878 families (14,816 individuals) seeking refuge in 185 evacuation centers and an additional 1,585 families (6,409 individuals) receiving aid outside formal shelter arrangements.

Confirmed casualties from the typhoon remain minimal, with one reported fatality and one injury in Northern Mindanao. The NDRRMC is actively verifying reports of seven additional injuries in the Bicol region. 

(el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA – Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 has been issued for several areas in Luzon as Typhoon Aghon slightly intensified, with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gusts of up to 170 kph, according to the weather bureau.

In its 8 a.m. bulletin on Monday (27 May 2024), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that gale-force winds are expected in areas under TCWS No. 2, which include the southeastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, Palanan), the northern portion of Aurora (Baler, Dipaculao, Dinalungan, Dilasag, Casiguran), and Polillo Islands.

The typhoon was last located over the coastal waters of Casiguran, Aurora, moving north-northeast at 10 kph. It is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Wednesday.

Areas under TCWS No. 1 will experience strong winds. These areas include:

  • Northeastern and southern Isabela (Divilacan, San Mariano, San Guillermo, Jones, Echague, San Agustin, Ilagan City, Benito Soliven, City of Cauayan, Maconacon, Angadanan, Naguilian)
  • Eastern Quirino (Maddela, Nagtipunan, Aglipay)
  • Eastern Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castaneda, Dupax del Sur, Dupax del Norte)

The rest of Aurora

  • Eastern Nueva Ecija (General Tinio, Gabaldon, Bongabon, Pantabangan, Rizal, General Mamerto Natividad, Laur, Palayan City, Peñaranda, San Leonardo, City of Gapan, Cabanatuan City, Santa Rosa, Llanera)
  • Eastern Bulacan (San Miguel, San Ildefonso, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Norzagaray)
  • Rizal
  • Northeastern Laguna (Pakil, Mabitac, Pangil, Famy, Siniloan, Santa Maria, Paete, Kalayaan, Lumban)
  • Northern and central Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta, Real, Mauban, Perez, Alabat, Quezon, Calauag, Tagkawayan, Guinayangan, Lopez, Atimonan, Gumaca, Plaridel)
  • Western Camarines Norte (Santa Elena, Vinzons, Labo, Capalonga, Paracale, – —– Talisay, Jose Panganiban, San Vicente, Daet), including Calaguas Islands

PAGASA warned of a minimal to moderate risk of storm surge over the exposed and low-lying coastal areas of Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, and Polillo Islands within the next 24 hours.

A gale warning is in effect for the coastal waters of southern Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, and the northern coastal waters of Quezon, including the Polillo Islands.

Sea travel is risky for small seacrafts, including all motorbancas. Aghon will also cause moderate to rough seas over the eastern coastal waters of Cagayan and the northern coastal waters of the Bicol Region. Mariners of small vessels are advised to take precautionary measures.

Meanwhile, at least six domestic flights have been canceled due to Aghon. These include CebGo DG 6031/6032 Manila-San Jose-Manila and DG 6113/6114 and DG 6117/6118 Manila-Naga-Manila.

(By el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA –Tropical Depression Aghon has strengthened into a tropical storm over Tayabas Bay, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday (26 May 2024).

As of 5 a.m., the center of Aghon was located over the coastal waters of Lucena City, Quezon, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gustiness up to 90 km/h. Moving northwest at 10 km/h, Aghon is expected to make landfall in Quezon within three hours.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Updates

TCWS No. 2: Northern and central Quezon, including Polillo Islands.

TCWS No. 1: Parts of Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, the rest of Quezon, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, northern Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, northern Albay, and Burias Island.

Minor to moderate impacts from strong winds are expected in areas under TCWS No. 2. Sea travel is risky for small vessels in affected coastal regions.

Forecast and Impacts

Aghon will traverse mainland Calabarzon and Polillo Islands over the next 12 hours. It may weaken into a tropical depression due to land interaction but is expected to intensify again and could reach severe tropical storm category by Tuesday. Aghon might reach typhoon strength within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) before exiting on Wednesday.

Rainfall and Flood Risks:

Forecasted rainfall of 100-200 mm in Quezon, Aurora, eastern Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Metro Manila, and Camarines Norte could cause flooding and landslides, especially in high-risk areas. Elevated regions are expected to receive higher rainfall.

Residents are advised to stay updated on weather bulletins and heed local authorities’ warnings.

(el Amigo/mnm)

MANILA — Tropical Depression “Aghon” made landfall in Eastern Samar on Saturday 25 May 2024), affecting 15 other areas in the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

In an early bulletin, Pagasa reported that the storm made landfall over Giporlos, with maximum sustained winds of up to 70 kilometers per hour (kph) and a central pressure of 1,004 hectopascals (hPa).

As of the 8 a.m. bulletin, the storm is moving northwestward over the Samar Sea at 30 kph.

Areas under Signal No. 1 include:

Aurora
Polillo Islands
Northern and Southeastern Quezon: Calauag, Guinayangan, Lopez, Buenavista, Catanauan, Mulanay, San Narciso, San Francisco, San Andres, Tagkawayan, Gumaca, Quezon, Alabat, Perez, Plaridel, Pitogo, Macalelon, General Luna, Atimonan, Unisan, Mauban, Real, Infanta, General Nakar, Padre Burgos, Agdangan
Eastern Romblon: Cajidiocan, Magdiwang, San Fernando, Romblon
Eastern Marinduque: Santa Cruz, Torrijos
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes
Albay
Sorsogon
Masbate (including Burias and Ticao Islands)
Northern Samar
Samar
Eastern Samar
Biliran
Northern Leyte: Tunga, Pastrana, San Miguel, Matag-Ob, Tolosa, Palo, Calubian, Leyte, Mayorga, Julita, Carigara, Babatngon, Dagami, Jaro, San Isidro, Santa Fe, Albuera, Villaba, La Paz, Palompon, Tabontabon, Tanauan, Merida, Ormoc City, Isabel, Dulag, Capoocan, Alangalang, Burauen, Tabango, Tacloban City, Kananga, Barugo
Extreme Northern Cebu: San Remigio, Tabogon, City of Bogo, Medellin, Daanbantayan, Borbon (including Camotes and Bantayan Islands)
Pagasa indicated that the highest possible wind signal that could be raised is Signal No. 2.

The storm will bring moderate to rough seas (1.5 to 3.5 meters) along the coastal waters of the Bicol Region, the southern seaboard of Quezon, the eastern seaboard of Eastern Visayas, the western seaboard of Samar and Northern Samar, and the eastern seaboard of the Caraga Region.

“Mariners of motor bancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels,” the weather bureau cautioned.

Currently, the storm has maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 85 kph. The forecasted rainfall is expected to last from Saturday to Sunday evening.

(el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA – The low-pressure area (LPA) east of Surigao del Sur has developed into a tropical depression (TD) named Aghon, the weather bureau announced on Friday (24 May 2024).

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Aghon has maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gusts of up to 55 kph. It was last located 340 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, moving west-northwest at 30 kph.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been issued for Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Siargao Islands, and Bucas Grande Islands. These areas may experience minimal to minor impacts from strong winds.

Aghon is expected to move northwest or north-northwest, slowly intensifying over the weekend. It may approach or make landfall near Eastern Samar on Saturday and could strengthen into a severe tropical storm by mid-Sunday, according to PAGASA.

Local winds could be stronger in coastal and mountainous regions, PAGASA noted. Additionally, Aghon is forecasted to cause moderate to rough seas along the northern and eastern seaboards of Eastern Visayas and the eastern seaboard of the Caraga Region.

PAGASA advises mariners operating motor bancas and similarly sized vessels to take precautionary measures and, if possible, avoid venturing into the sea under these conditions.

(el Amigo/MNM)