Severe Tropical Storm Betty weakens as it moves away from PH

Typhoon Betty weakened into a severe tropical storm as it continued its northward movement, according to the latest advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued at 5 a.m. on Thursday, June 1. Its center was estimated to be located at approximately 505 kilometers northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, moving northward at… Read More Severe Tropical Storm Betty weakens as it moves away from PH

Betty maintains strength, Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes

Typhoon “Betty” continues to maintain its strength as it accelerates northeastward over the sea east-northeast of Batanes, according to the latest advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). As of the 11 a.m. advisory on Wednesday, May 31, Typhoon Betty’s eye is estimated to be located at approximately 375 km east… Read More Betty maintains strength, Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes

Mamburao mayor orders closure of public, private offices due to bad weather

Mayor Angelina Lynn Tria suspended operations in both government and private offices in Mamburao on Wednesday, May 31, in response to the adverse weather conditions caused by Typhoon Betty. The directive aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the community as the effects of the southwest monsoon intensify, posing potential risks such as heavy… Read More Mamburao mayor orders closure of public, private offices due to bad weather

Betty intensifies over Northern Luzon, Signal No.1 raised

Super Typhoon Betty, internationally known as Mawar, is intensifying over Northern Luzon as Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.1 is raised over the eastern portion of Cagayan and the eastern portion of Isabela, the state weather bureau said. In an advisory issued at 11 a.m. on May 27, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More Betty intensifies over Northern Luzon, Signal No.1 raised

Betty enters PH, posing threat of heavy rainfall and severe winds

Super Typhoon Mawar, locally named Betty, has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is expected to bring heavy rainfall and severe winds to several areas, the state weather bureau said Saturday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Betty is forecast to track generally west-northwestward over the weekend, gradually decelerating… Read More Betty enters PH, posing threat of heavy rainfall and severe winds

Super Typhoon Mawar gains strength as it approaches PH

Super Typhoon Mawar has intensified slightly while moving westward over the Philippine Sea, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The center of Mawar’s eye was located approximately 1,705 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon as of 10:00 AM on 26 May 2023. PAGASA reports the storm is currently packing maximum sustained… Read More Super Typhoon Mawar gains strength as it approaches PH

Philippines braces for super typhoon Mawar

Super Typhoon Mawar, currently located approximately 1,740 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). With maximum sustained winds of 215 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching up to 265 kph, Mawar is moving west northwest at a speed of 20 kph, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More Philippines braces for super typhoon Mawar

Scorching heat in San Jose: Heat index peaks at 41°C

It’s getting hot in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro as the heat index peaked at 41°C at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. This means that the weather may feel hotter than it actually is due to high humidity levels. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that the dry-bulb temperature, which is the regular… Read More Scorching heat in San Jose: Heat index peaks at 41°C

‘Disorganized’ Amang maintains strength as it drifts slowly over Caramoan

Tropical Depression Amang maintains its strength as it moves slowly in a disorganized fashion over the coastal waters of Caramoan, Camarines Sur, the state weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 2 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), said that Amang was moving north-northwestward at 10 kilometers per hour with maximum… Read More ‘Disorganized’ Amang maintains strength as it drifts slowly over Caramoan