As of the 5 PM bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Typhoon Ofel (international name: Usagi) has intensified further and continues to pose a significant threat to Northern Luzon. The typhoon’s center was pinpointed at 480 km east of Baler, Aurora, based on data from the Daet Weather Surveillance Radar. … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued an update on Tropical Storm MAN-YI, locally named Pepito, which remains south of Guam, steadily moving west-southwestward. As of 4:00 AM today, the storm was located approximately 2,210 km east of Eastern Visayas, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). MAN-YI currently carries maximum … Read more
Typhoon “OFEL” (internationally known as USAGI) has strengthened further as it continues its westward path across the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), as of 4:00 AM today, Typhoon OFEL was located approximately 475 km east-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, or 595 km east of Daet, Camarines Norte, with … Read more
PAGASA provides critical updates on two tropical storms affecting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR): Tropical Storm Nika (internationally known as “Toraji”) and Tropical Storm OFEL (known internationally as “Usagi”). Below is an overview of the current status, expected track, and potential impacts of these storms. Tropical Storm Nika (TORAJI) After a period of intense … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a heavy rainfall outlook and flood advisories for areas in northern and central Luzon as Tropical Cyclones NIKA and OFEL bring potentially intense rain over the next few days. This comes with a warning that rainfall levels may be intensified by previous rains, increasing … Read more
Tropical Storm Usagi, locally named “Ofel,” has officially entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of early morning on November 12, 2024. The storm’s center was last recorded approximately 1,170 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon at 4:00 AM, with coordinates at 13.0°N, and 134.8°E. Intensity and MovementCurrently, Tropical Storm Ofel is exhibiting maximum sustained … Read more
As of 4:00 AM on November 12, 2024, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its latest advisory on Severe Tropical Storm “Nika” (international name: TORAJI). The storm, now located approximately 185 km west of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (18.3°N, 118.8°E), is gradually weakening as it moves northwestward over the West Philippine … Read more
The Philippines may face three successive tropical cyclones this week, according to PAGASA, the state weather bureau. Typhoon Nika already struck the northern Philippines on Monday morning, prompting evacuations and the temporary closure of ports as precautionary measures. The storm is expected to move over the West Philippine Sea by Monday afternoon or evening, exiting … Read more
Residents of San Fernando in Alicia, Isabela, are grappling with the severe impacts of Typhoon Nika as it swept through the area, causing widespread destruction early Monday morning. Power poles partially collapsed, wires were tangled and damaged, and many homes sustained significant structural damage as the typhoon’s strong winds and intense rainfall battered the region. … Read more
11 November 2024 – Typhoon NIKA has made landfall over Dilasag, Aurora, as it moves through northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) provided an update at 11:00 AM, warning of potential severe impacts due to the strong winds, heavy rains, and rough seas that the typhoon brings. Current Location and … Read more