MANILA – A low-pressure area (LPA) located east of the Philippines may develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 12 hours, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Saturday (09 Nov 2024).
In its early morning bulletin, PAGASA reported that the LPA entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 2:00 a.m. and was last detected 1,150 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon. While the LPA is showing signs of intensifying, it currently has no direct impact on the country, the agency added.
The rest of the country is expected to experience generally fair weather, with isolated rain showers due to easterlies or localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds will prevail, and seas will remain slight to moderate across the archipelago.
Meanwhile, Typhoon Yinxing (formerly Marce) was located 500 kilometers west of Laoag City, outside the PAR, with maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts reaching up to 190 kph. The typhoon is moving west northwestward at 20 kph.
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MANILA – Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) continues to lose strength, but as of 5 a.m. on Friday (08 Nov 20024), more regions in Northern Luzon have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4, according to the latest update from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
The typhoon currently has maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h near the center and gusts reaching up to 215 km/h. As of 4 a.m., it was located over the coastal waters of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.
Areas Under TCWS No. 4
The following areas are expected to experience typhoon-force winds:
Ilocos Norte
Northern Ilocos Sur (Sinait, Cabugao)
Northern Abra (Danglas, Lagayan, Tineg)
Northwestern Apayao (Calanasan)
Northwestern Cagayan (Sanchez-Mira, Claveria, Santa Praxedes)
TCWS No. 3
A TCWS No. 3 is in effect for the southern and western portions of the Babuyan Islands (Fuga, Dalupiri, Calayan, Camiguin), northern and western Cagayan, the rest of Apayao, central Abra, and the northern portion of Ilocos Sur, among other areas. In these regions, storm-force winds will prevail.
TCWS No. 2 and No. 1
Other areas, including Batanes, Isabela, Kalinga, and portions of Benguet and La Union, have been placed under TCWS No. 2, where gale-force winds are expected. Meanwhile, TCWS No. 1 has been raised in additional areas, where strong winds are anticipated.
PAGASA warned of strong to gale-force gusts across Batanes, Cagayan, the Babuyan Islands, Isabela, and the Ilocos region, due to the northeasterly wind flow and the outer periphery of Typhoon Marce.
Dangerous Storm Surges and Heavy Rains
PAGASA also issued a warning for life-threatening storm surges, with peak heights exceeding 3 meters, especially in the low-lying or exposed coastal areas of Batanes, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and La Union. These surges are expected to occur within the next 48 hours.
Heavy to intense rainfall is forecast for Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Apayao, and Abra, while moderate to heavy rains are expected over La Union, Kalinga, and Cagayan.
Gale Warning in Effect
A gale warning has also been issued for the seaboards of Northern Luzon, making sea travel risky for all types of vessels.
PAGASA expects Typhoon Marce to continue weakening and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Friday afternoon or evening.
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MANILA – Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) poses a serious threat to northern mainland Cagayan and the Babuyan Islands as powerful winds and heavy rains engulf Northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported Thursday (07 Nov 2024) morning.
In its latest bulletin issued at 5 a.m., PAGASA said Typhoon Marce packs maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour near the center, with gusts reaching up to 190 kph. As of 4 a.m., the typhoon’s eye was located approximately 200 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan.
Areas Affected by Typhoon Marce
Typhoon-force winds are expected in regions under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4:
Northern Cagayan (including Gonzaga, Santa Ana, Aparri, and adjacent municipalities)
Babuyan Islands
Northeastern Apayao
TCWS No. 3 remains in effect for:
Southern Batanes, the rest of Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, and northern Abra.
These areas will experience strong, storm-force winds.
Regions under TCWS No. 2 (gale-force winds) include:
Batanes, central and northern Isabela, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, northern Benguet, Ilocos Sur, and northern La Union.
TCWS No. 1 is issued for areas that can expect strong winds, including:
La Union, Pangasinan, Ifugao, Benguet, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, and parts of Aurora, Nueva Ecija, and Zambales.
Rainfall and Flooding Risk
The typhoon is expected to bring intense to torrential rains over Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte, with heavy to intense rains forecasted for Batanes, Ilocos Sur, and Abra. Moderate to heavy rains will likely affect Kalinga, La Union, Isabela, and Mountain Province. Flooding and landslides are a major risk in these areas, particularly in vulnerable locations.
Storm Surge Advisory: PAGASA has issued a warning for life-threatening storm surges with possible peak heights exceeding 3 meters above normal tide levels, especially along the coasts of Batanes, Cagayan (including Babuyan Islands), Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and La Union.
Sea Travel Advisory
A gale warning is also in effect over the seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon, and all sea travel remains risky due to hazardous conditions.
PAGASA expects Typhoon Marce to either make landfall in the Babuyan Islands and northern portions of mainland Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, and Apayao or pass close to these areas between Thursday afternoon and Friday.
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MANILA – Several areas in northern Luzon are now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) holds its strength, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported early Wednesday (06 Nov 2024).
In a 5 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA noted that areas affected by Signal No. 2 include the eastern portion of the Babuyan Islands (Camiguin Is., Babuyan Is.) and northeastern mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Santa Teresita, Buguey).
Regions under TCWS No. 1, which can expect strong winds, include Batanes, the rest of Cagayan (including Babuyan Islands), Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, parts of Benguet, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and northern Aurora.
Gale-force gusts influenced by northeasterly wind flow will also impact Ilocos Region, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes.
As of 4 a.m., Marce was situated 345 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near its center with gustiness up to 170 kph. PAGASA warns of a moderate to high risk of life-threatening storm surge, reaching 2 to 3 meters above normal tide levels in low-lying coastal areas of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur.
A gale warning has also been issued for the seaboards of northern Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon, making sea travel risky for vessels of all types.
The weather bureau forecasts Typhoon Marce to intensify further, potentially making landfall or passing near Babuyan Islands or northern mainland Cagayan from Thursday to Friday. Marce is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Friday night.
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MANILA – Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Marce, internationally known as Yinxing, has strengthened and is nearing typhoon status, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) as of Tuesday (05 Nov 2024).
The storm currently packs maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, with gusts reaching up to 135 kph. As of 4 a.m., Marce was situated approximately 735 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora.
PAGASA has hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over several areas, including Batanes, Cagayan (including Babuyan Islands), northern and eastern Isabela, parts of Apayao, and northern Ilocos Norte. These regions can expect strong winds, although impacts are expected to be minimal to minor.
There remains a possibility that Wind Signal No. 4, the highest alert, may be issued for affected areas during Marce’s progression. Additionally, due to a northeasterly wind flow, strong to gale-force gusts will be experienced across Ilocos Sur, Aurora, Quezon, and Camarines Norte. A gale warning has also been raised over the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon, making sea travel hazardous for all types of vessels.
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are forecasted over Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Quezon, and the Bicol Region, with moderate to heavy rains potentially triggering flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas.
Marce is expected to make landfall over the Babuyan Islands or the northern portion of mainland Cagayan between Thursday night and Friday, although the trajectory may shift to the Cagayan-Isabela mainland area. PAGASA forecasts that Marce will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday night or Saturday.
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MANILA – Tropical Storm Marce (international name Yinxing), the 13th cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this year, was named by the weather bureau after entering PAR early Monday (04 Nov 2024) morning.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Marce entered PAR at around 4 a.m., with sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts reaching 80 kph.
The storm was last spotted about 935 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas.
While no tropical cyclone wind signal has been issued, PAGASA may raise Signal No. 1 over parts of Cagayan by Tuesday as Marce moves northwest.
The storm’s movement could also strengthen the northeasterly wind flow, affecting areas like Batanes, Cagayan (including the Babuyan Islands), Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Aurora, and northern Quezon.
Mariners are advised to avoid sea travel due to expected rough seas along the seaboards of Batanes and Ilocos Norte.
The cyclone’s trough may bring rain to extreme northern Luzon and parts of eastern Luzon starting Tuesday.
PAGASA noted that Marce’s track remains uncertain; it may either proceed westward toward northern Luzon or shift erratically east of the region.
A westward shift in the track could result in potential landfall from the Babuyan Islands to Isabela. PAGASA also expects Marce to intensify into a typhoon by Wednesday.
Stay tuned for updates from PAGASA on Tropical Storm Marce’s track and potential impacts.
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MANILA – Tropical Storm Leon (international name Kong-rey) has weakened and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Friday (01 Nov. 2024) morning. Despite its departure, the storm’s lingering effects will bring rainy weather to portions of Luzon on All Saints’ Day.
According to PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja, Leon left PAR at 1:30 a.m., positioned approximately 550 km north-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes. The storm currently carries sustained winds of 100 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 140 km/h, moving northwest at 20 km/h.
Although all tropical cyclone warnings have been lifted, PAGASA warns that the storm’s trough will continue to bring cloudy skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms across western Luzon, particularly in Zambales, Bataan, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro.
Metro Manila and other parts of the country may experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized weather conditions.
Additionally, strong to gale-force winds are expected over Batanes, Babuyan Island, northeastern Cagayan, and eastern Isabela due to wind flow toward Leon’s circulation. Improved weather is anticipated nationwide by Saturday.
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MANILA – Northern Luzon is experiencing strong winds and heavy rains as Super Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-rey) passes close to Batanes, according to the weather bureau on Thursday.
Heavy rainfall over Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands may cause flooding and landslides in flood-prone areas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported as of 5 a.m.
Local disaster response teams in Batanes noted that the towns of Uyugan, Sabtang, and Mahatao were already experiencing strong winds and heavy rains early Thursday.
Most of Northern Luzon is forecasted to see light to moderate, occasionally heavy, rainfall.
Typhoon Leon currently has maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near its center, with gusts reaching up to 240 kph. As of the latest update, it was located 100 km east-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes.
Wind Signals and Impacted Areas
TCWS No. 5: Strong typhoon-force winds are expected over the northern and eastern portions of Batanes, including Itbayat and Basco.
TCWS No. 4: The rest of Batanes will experience typhoon-force winds.
TCWS No. 3: The northern portion of the Babuyan Islands, including Babuyan and Calayan, will see storm-force winds.
TCWS No. 2: Gale-force winds are expected across the rest of Babuyan Islands, mainland Cagayan, the northern part of Isabela, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte.
TCWS No. 1: Strong winds will affect the rest of Isabela, Quirino, parts of Nueva Vizcaya, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and portions of Aurora.
Leon is also anticipated to bring gale-force winds to most of the Cordillera Administrative Region, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, the Bicol Region, Northern Samar, and parts of Western Visayas.
Storm Surge and Sea Travel
PAGASA has warned of a high risk of life-threatening storm surges, with peak heights exceeding 3 meters above normal tide levels, affecting low-lying or exposed coastal areas of Batanes and Babuyan Islands in the next 48 hours. A gale warning is also in effect for the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboards of Central Luzon. Sea travel remains dangerous for all types of vessels.
While the likelihood of Leon making landfall in Batanes is decreasing, it is projected to weaken into a typhoon within the next 12 hours.
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MANILA – Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-Rey) has intensified further, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 over Batanes and parts of the Babuyan Islands as of early Wednesday morning. With winds peaking at 165 km/h and gusts up to 205 km/h, residents in these areas are urged to take precautions as Leon is expected to reach its peak intensity as it passes closest to Batanes on Thursday (30 Oct 2024).
As of early morning Thursday, Leon was positioned 395 km east of Calayan, Cagayan. While the typhoon is likely to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Thursday night or early Friday, its powerful winds and heavy rains are projected to affect Northern Luzon’s coastal regions, particularly Batanes and Cagayan, which could see storm surges of up to 3 meters.
Areas under TCWS No. 2 and TCWS No. 1
Gale-force winds extend across the rest of the Babuyan Islands, parts of Cagayan, Isabela, and Abra, as well as Apayao and Kalinga. Meanwhile, moderate to strong winds persist under TCWS No. 1 across regions including Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, parts of Camarines Norte and Sur, and northern Quezon, impacting sea travel along Northern and Central Luzon’s eastern coasts.
Dr. Prisco Nilo, former PAGASA chief, noted that while the typhoon may pass within 130 km of Batanes, the chance of landfall over Northern Luzon’s mainland remains low due to a weakening high-pressure area to the northwest of Leon. However, PAGASA warns that rainfall accumulation, particularly in Batanes and nearby provinces, could exceed 1.7 million cubic meters per square kilometer per day, likely increasing the risk of flooding in lower areas as rainwater drains into rivers and streams.
Travel and Safety Advisories
Gale warnings remain active, with all vessels advised to avoid sea travel. Meanwhile, authorities are coordinating with local units for potential evacuation and disaster preparedness as the typhoon continues its Weather today
Typhoon Leon Escalates: Northern Luzon Braces as Signal No. 3 Raised in Batanes
MANILA – Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-Rey) has intensified further, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 over Batanes and parts of the Babuyan Islands as of early Wednesday morning. With winds peaking at 165 km/h and gusts up to 205 km/h, residents in these areas are urged to take precautions as Leon is expected to reach its peak intensity as it passes closest to Batanes on Thursday (30 Oct 2024).
As of early morning Thursday, Leon was positioned 395 km east of Calayan, Cagayan. While the typhoon is likely to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Thursday night or early Friday, its powerful winds and heavy rains are projected to affect Northern Luzon’s coastal regions, particularly Batanes and Cagayan, which could see storm surges of up to 3 meters.
Areas under TCWS No. 2 and TCWS No. 1
Gale-force winds extend across the rest of the Babuyan Islands, parts of Cagayan, Isabela, and Abra, as well as Apayao and Kalinga. Meanwhile, moderate to strong winds persist under TCWS No. 1 across regions including Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, parts of Camarines Norte and Sur, and northern Quezon, impacting sea travel along Northern and Central Luzon’s eastern coasts.
Dr. Prisco Nilo, former PAGASA chief, noted that while the typhoon may pass within 130 km of Batanes, the chance of landfall over Northern Luzon’s mainland remains low due to a weakening high-pressure area to the northwest of Leon. However, PAGASA warns that rainfall accumulation, particularly in Batanes and nearby provinces, could exceed 1.7 million cubic meters per square kilometer per day, likely increasing the risk of flooding in lower areas as rainwater drains into rivers and streams.
Travel and Safety Advisories
Gale warnings remain active, with all vessels advised to avoid sea travel. Meanwhile, authorities are coordinating with local units for potential evacuation and disaster preparedness as the typhoon continues its approach.
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MANILA – Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Leon (international name Kong-Rey) has slightly intensified, nearing the typhoon category, the weather bureau reported Tuesday (29 Oct 2024).
Packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness up to 135 kph, the storm was last tracked 645 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, as of 4 a.m.
Forecasts indicate Leon may further strengthen, potentially reaching typhoon status within the next 12 hours.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), “There is an increasing chance that Leon will reach the super typhoon category during its closest approach to Batanes,” although a direct landfall over Batanes has not been ruled out.
The storm is anticipated to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Thursday or Friday.
As of this update, tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 is in effect for Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Aurora, the northern portion of Quezon including Polillo Islands (General Nakar, Infanta, Real), Camarines Norte, the eastern portion of Camarines Sur (Tinambac, Siruma, Goa, Lagonoy, San Jose, Garchitorena, Caramoan, Presentacion, Tigaon, Calabanga, Saglay), Catanduanes, the eastern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu, Bacacay, City of Tabaco, Tiwi, Malilipot, Malinao, Santo Domingo, Manito), the northeastern portion of Sorsogon (Prieto Diaz, City of Sorsogon, Gubat), the eastern portion of Northern Samar (San Roque, Pambujan, Catubig, Laoang, Palapag, Gamay, Lapinig, Mapanas, Mondragon) and the northern portion of Eastern Samar (Jipapad, Arteche, Oras, San Policarpo).
Residents in these areas can expect strong winds, while gusty conditions are also predicted over Bataan, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, MIMAROPA, the Bicol Region, the Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Camiguin.
A gale warning has been issued for the seaboard of Northern Luzon and the eastern coasts of Central and Southern Luzon, as sea travel remains risky for all types of vessels, PAGASA cautioned.
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MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Monday (28 Oct 2024) that Tropical Storm Leon would bring gusty winds across parts of the Philippines, with several areas in mainland Cagayan placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1.
PAGASA indicated that Leon could intensify within the next 24 hours, potentially reaching the severe tropical storm category by the afternoon. The storm is expected to move near the Batanes area on Wednesday or Thursday.
Areas experiencing strong winds include:
Mainland Cagayan: Santa Ana, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Santa Teresita, Gonzaga, Peñablanca
Isabela: Maconacon, Divilacan, Ilagan City, San Pablo, Cabagan, Tumauini, Palanan, San Mariano, Dinapigue
Catanduanes: Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga
Additionally, Batangas, most of MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga Region will experience strong to gale-force winds.
Leon, with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gusts up to 105 kph, was last spotted 840 kilometers east of Central Luzon. PAGASA warned of very rough seas in the seaboard of Batanes, advising against sea travel in these areas.
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MANILA – The trough of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) continues to bring rain to parts of Luzon, even though it has already exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the weather bureau reported Saturday (26 Oct 2024).
In its early morning bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) noted that Kristine’s trough is causing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Occidental Mindoro and Palawan.
Kristine was last observed at 3 a.m., located 630 km west of Bacnotan, La Union. It currently has maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center, with gusts of up to 115 kph, and is moving westward at 20 kph.
Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will also affect the Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Northern Mindanao due to the southwesterly wind flow.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized weather disturbances.
TS Kong-Rey
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Kong-Rey (international name) was last tracked at 3 a.m., positioned 1,825 km east of Central Luzon outside PAR. It has maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center, with gusts of up to 80 kph, moving northwestward at 35 kph.
Moderate to strong winds and rough seas will persist over Luzon, while the Visayas and Mindanao are expected to experience slight to moderate winds and moderate to rough seas.
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MANILA — Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) continues to maintain its strength as it accelerates over the sea west of northern Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
As of 5 AM on Friday, the storm’s eye was located approximately 125 kilometers west-northwest of Bacnotan, La Union. It is projected to move west northwestward to westward over the next 48 hours, exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this afternoon.
“In the extended outlook, a scenario is developing where Kristine may loop back into the West Philippine Sea on Sunday and Monday, potentially moving eastward towards PAR. However, this depends significantly on the movement of another tropical cyclone located east of the PAR,” PAGASA stated in its bulletin.
Kristine is expected to undergo a brief period of intensification as it traverses the West Philippine Sea. While it is likely to remain a severe tropical storm over the next five days, PAGASA has not ruled out the possibility of it strengthening into a typhoon.
Additionally, PAGASA reported that a tropical depression, known as 10d, remains outside the PAR as of early Friday morning. “A Tropical Cyclone Advisory will be issued once 10d enters the longitude of 145°E,” the bureau announced.
Another Low-Pressure Area (LPA), designated 10e, is being monitored within PAGASA’s domain. However, the potential for 10e to develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours remains low.
Rainfall and Flooding Outlook
On Friday (25 Oct 2024), moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Zambales, and Bataan, raising the risk of flooding and rain-induced landslides in vulnerable areas.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS)
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is in effect for the following areas:
Luzon: Cagayan (including Babuyan Islands), Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, northern portions of Cavite and Rizal, and the northern mainland of Quezon.
TCWS No. 1 is hoisted over several other regions, including Batanes, southern portions of Luzon, and parts of Visayas such as Aklan, Capiz, Antique, and Northern Samar.
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MANILA – Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 remains in effect over parts of the Cordillera as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) continues to bring storm-force winds and heavy rains, the weather bureau reported on Thursday (24 Oct 2024).
PAGASA located the storm near Bauko, Mountain Province, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gusts up to 160 kph. Kristine is expected to move westward and emerge over the waters off the Ilocos Region later in the day.
Areas under TCWS No. 3 include Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, portions of Nueva Vizcaya, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan, where storm-force winds will prevail.
Gale-force winds are also expected in areas under TCWS No. 2, including Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, and other parts of Northern and Central Luzon, as well as Metro Manila and parts of Calabarzon.
Meanwhile, strong winds will affect regions under TCWS No. 1, extending as far as parts of the Visayas, including northern Samar, Masbate, and portions of Aklan and Capiz.
PAGASA has also issued heavy rainfall warnings, particularly in Batangas, where severe flooding is anticipated. Flood risks remain high in Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, and several other provinces, including parts of Metro Manila and Rizal. A gale warning has also been raised over the seaboards of Luzon and parts of the Visayas, making sea travel dangerous for all vessels.
Kristine is forecast to exit Luzon and reemerge over the waters west of the Ilocos Region by Thursday afternoon.
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MANILA – Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (International name: Trami) made landfall in Isabela early Thursday (24 Oct 2024), prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to maintain Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 across parts of Northern Luzon.
Packing winds of 95 km/h and gusts up to 160 km/h, Kristine was last located near Tumauini, Isabela, moving westward at 15 km/h.
Areas under TCWS No. 3 include sections of Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and nearby provinces, where storm-force winds and heavy rains are expected.
PAGASA warned of life-threatening storm surges up to 3 meters along coastal areas in the affected regions. Gale warnings remain in place over Luzon and Visayas, with sea travel deemed extremely dangerous.
Kristine is expected to cross Northern Luzon within the next 12 hours before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Friday.
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MANILA – Tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) No. 2 remains in effect over parts of Luzon and the Visayas Wednesday (23 Oct 2024), due to Tropical Storm Kristine, with areas such as Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, and Cagayan, among others, bracing for gale-force winds.
According to PAGASA, Kristine has slightly intensified, now packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kph and gusts up to 105 kph.
The storm is located 340 km east of Infanta, Quezon, and is expected to make landfall over Isabela or northern Aurora by Wednesday or Thursday. Areas under signal No. 1, including Metro Manila and nearby provinces, will also experience strong winds.
PAGASA has issued a gale warning across the seaboards of Luzon and the Visayas, warning that sea travel remains risky for all vessels. Coastal regions in Ilocos Norte, La Union, and Catanduanes are at moderate to significant risk of life-threatening storm surges within the next 48 hours.
Mariners are advised to remain in port until conditions improve.
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MANILA – Tropical Depression Kristine has intensified into a tropical storm, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 in various parts of the country. The storm now packs maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near its center, with gusts reaching up to 80 kph.
As of the latest advisory, Kristine was located 390 km east of Virac, Catanduanes, and is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to several regions.
Signal No. 1 is currently in effect over the following areas:
Luzon: Eastern and central portions of mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, the southern part of Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, parts of Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, including Polillo Islands, Marinduque, Romblon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, and Ticao and Burias Islands.
Visayas: Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Leyte, Biliran, and Southern Leyte.
Mindanao: Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte, including Siargao and Bucas Grande.
Strong Winds and Warnings
PAGASA warned that strong winds will affect the areas under Signal No. 1. Kristine, combined with a northeasterly wind flow, will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over other regions, including Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Region, Palawan, Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and parts of Davao and Zamboanga.
In addition, a gale warning has been issued for the eastern seaboard of Luzon, the southern seaboard of Southern Luzon, and the eastern seaboard of the Visayas, making sea travel hazardous for all vessels. Mariners are advised to stay in port or seek safe shelter until conditions improve.
Forecast and Outlook
PAGASA expects Tropical Storm Kristine to make landfall over Isabela on Wednesday evening and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Friday.
Stay tuned for further updates and safety advisories from local disaster management offices.
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MANILA – Tropical Depression (TD) Kristine has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the weather bureau said on Monday.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Kristine has maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, with gusts reaching up to 70 kph. The storm was last located 1,050 km east of southeastern Luzon.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been raised over Catanduanes, the northeastern portion of Northern Samar (Laoang, Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay, Catubig, Lapinig), and the northeastern part of Eastern Samar (Jipapad, Arteche, San Policarpo, Oras). Strong winds are expected in these areas.
The tropical depression is also expected to bring strong to gale-force gusts over the southern portion of Palawan, Siquijor, Bohol, Zamboanga Peninsula, northern Mindanao, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Sarangani, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.
Moderate to rough seas are forecast for the seaboards of Isabela, northern Aurora, Catanduanes, Northern Samar, Cagayan, Batanes, and Quezon, as well as parts of the Ilocos Region, Dinagat Islands, and Davao Region.
Mariners operating motor bancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while at sea and avoid navigation in these conditions if possible.
Kristine is expected to intensify into a tropical storm within the next 12 hours and may make landfall over northern Luzon by Friday, according to PAGASA.
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MANILA — Rains are expected over the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon on Sunday (20 Oct 2024), brought by the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its early morning bulletin, PAGASA reported that the LPA, currently outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), is anticipated to enter the country by Sunday afternoon or evening. The system has the potential to develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.
Should the LPA intensify within PAR, it will be named “Kristine,” becoming the 11th tropical cyclone of the year.
Meanwhile, cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms are expected over Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, and Quezon, due to the LPA’s trough.
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will also cause cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Zamboanga Peninsula, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, as well as the provinces of Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and Palawan.
PAGASA warns of possible flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas during periods of moderate to heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms.
The Eastern Visayas, Bicol Region, and the rest of the country, including Metro Manila, will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
No gale warnings have been issued for any of the country’s seaboards.
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MANILA – The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to parts of the Philippines, according to PAGASA’s 4 a.m. weather bulletin on Saturday (19 Oct 2024).
Affected areas include the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Zamboanga Peninsula, Soccsksargen, Davao Occidental, and Palawan, which can expect cloudy skies and scattered showers. Flash floods or landslides may occur due to moderate to heavy rains and thunderstorms.
The Visayas and the rest of Mindanao will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated showers or thunderstorms, while the rest of the country will experience similar conditions due to easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
Light to moderate winds and seas will prevail nationwide.
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