Severe Tropical Storm “Pepito” (international name MAN-YI) has intensified further and is now approaching typhoon status as it moves across the Philippine Sea. The center of Pepito was last located approximately 795 km east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, with sustained winds reaching 110 km/h, gusts of up to 135 km/h, and a central pressure of … Read more
Renowned weather enthusiast and storm tracker Mike “Mr. Typhoon” Padua recently shared an updated analysis on the potential path of Typhoon Pepito (internationally named TS Man-Yi), warning that the Bicol Region could face a direct hit over the weekend. Padua initially placed Bicol under a low-risk category, with a 10-25% chance of impact; however, new … Read more
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