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Super Typhoon Pablo update: Pablo now threatens the Visayas region after crossing Mindanao

Typhoon Pablo is currently at the Sulu sea after leaving the Cagayan de Oro area. After making landfall in Davao Oriental at dawn, it crossed Mindanao first going to Compostela Valley then to Agusan del Sur to Bukidnon then to Misamis Oriental before exiting to the Sulu Sea. At 2:00 pm today, Pablo was spotted 70 km South of Tagbilaran City and it was going West Northwest at a speed of 26 km/h.

The typhoon is expected to maintain to travel WNW going to Palawan. Heavy to intense rain will be felt in Bohol, South Cebu, Southern part of Negros Oriental, Misamis, and the Zamboanga peninsula in the next few hours. PAGASA has not updated its storm signals issued 11 am this morning.

LATEST UPDATE

Super Typhoon Pablo update: Only 12 areas under signal No.3 as typhoon traverses Bukidnon (cebuislandlive.com)
Super Typhoon Pablo update: Typhoon landfalls over Cateel, Davao Oriental; Southern Cebu now under signal No.3 (cebuislandlive.com)
Super Typhoon Pablo update: Typhoon gaining strength; Southern Cebu now under Storm Signal No.2 (cebuislandlive.com)
12 Mindanao areas now under signal No. 3 (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
‘Pablo’ makes landfall in Baganga, Davao Oriental; storm signals raised over 24 of 26 Mindanao provinces (mindanews.com)

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Tags: Bohol, Cagayan de Oro City, landfall, location, PAGASA, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Signal No.3, South Cebu, Tagbilaran City, Typhoon Pablo

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Super Typhoon Pablo update: Only 12 areas under signal No.3 as typhoon traverses Bukidnon

3 Dec

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #	Luzon	Visayas	Mindanao
Signal No.3 (101-185 kph winds)	None	Bohol Siquijor Southern Cebu Southern Negros Oriental Southern Negros Occidental	Misamis Oriental Bukidnon Lanao del Sur Lanao del Norte Misamis Occidental Zamboanga del Norte Camiguin
Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds)	Northern Palawan Calamian Grp. Of Islands Cuyo Islands	Southern Leyte Antique Iloilo Rest of Cebu Camotes Island Rest of Negros Oriental Rest of Negros Occidental Guimaras	Surigao del Norte Siargao Surigao del Sur Dinagat Province Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Davao del Norte Samal Island Compostela Valley Davao Oriental North Cotabato Zamboanga del Sur Zamboanga Sibugay Maguindanao
Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)	Rest of Palawan	Aklan Capiz Leyte Biliran	Davao del Sur Sultan Kudarat Basilan Sarangani South Cotabato

PAGASA has lowered the storm signals of several provinces in Mindanao a few hours after Typhoon Pablo made landfall in Davao Oriental. In the weather bureau’s December 4, 2012 11 am bulletin, only Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga del Norte, and Camiguin remained under signal No.3 from the 22 areas in Mindanao that were under the same storm signal in PAGASA’s update 6 hours ago.

Southern Cebu remains under signal No.3 along with several provinces in the Visayas. The rest of Cebu is still under signal No.2. Classes are suspended in all levels here in Cebu. Residents in the areas under public storm warning are advised to monitor situation and just stay at home if they are no important matters to attend to. Heavy to intense rainfall is expected within the 500 km diameter of typhoon Pablo. Residents in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas are advised to evacuate and coordinate with their local government units.

Pablo is expected to exit Mindanao this afternoon and will head towards Palawan tomorrow before exiting the Philippine area of responsibility.

Latest update on Typhoon Pablo

Super Typhoon Pablo update: Cebu is now under signal No.1 in PAGASA’s 11 am update (cebuislandlive.com)
Super Typhoon Pablo update: Typhoon landfalls over Cateel, Davao Oriental; Southern Cebu now under signal No.3 (cebuislandlive.com)
Super Typhoon Pablo update: Typhoon gaining strength; Southern Cebu now under Storm Signal No.2 (cebuislandlive.com)
12 Mindanao areas now under signal No. 3 (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
Davao City suspends classes; billboards rolled down (rappler.com)

Tags: Bopha, intense rainfall, PAGASA, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Public storm signals, Signal No.2, Signal No.3, Storm track, super typhoon, Typhoon Pablo, weather bulletin

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Super Typhoon Pablo update: Cebu placed under Public Storm Warning Signal No. 2

3 Dec

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #	Luzon	Visayas	Mindanao
Signal No.3 (101-185 kph winds)	None	None	Surigao del Norte Siargao Surigao del Sur Dinagat Province Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Misamis Oriental Camiguin Bukidnon Davao Oriental Compostela Valley North Cotabato Lanao del Sur Lanao del Norte Davao del Norte Samal Island
Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds)	None	Southern Leyte Bohol Cebu Camotes Island Negros Oriental Negros Occidental Siquijor	Misamis Occidental Davao del Sur Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga del Sur Sultan Kudarat Maguindanao
Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)	Palawan Calamian Grp. Of Islands	Eastern Samar Western Samar Leyte Biliran Aklan Capiz Antique Iloilo Guimaras	Zamboanga Sibugay Basilan Sarangani South Cotabato

In its latest weather bulletin issued 11 pm Monday night, PAGASA has upgraded its public storm warnings. There are now 16 Mindanao provinces under Signal No.3. Cebu is now under signal No.2. The typhoon is expected to make landfall in the eastern portion of Mindanao a few hours from now. Cebu started to experience around 12:45 pm. Residents are advised to prepare and monitor the situation.

Latest Updates

Super Typhoon Pablo update: Cebu is now under signal No.1 in PAGASA’s 11 am update (cebuislandlive.com)
Super Typhoon Pablo update: Typhoon gaining strength; Southern Cebu now under Storm Signal No.2 (cebuislandlive.com)
Super Typhoon Pablo update: PAGASA issue storm signals; Track now similar to Sendong (cebuislandlive.com)
12 Mindanao areas now under signal No. 3 (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
Preparing for a typhoon

Tags: Bopha, landfall, PAGASA, PAGASA Weather bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Signal No.2, Signal No.3, super typhoon, Typhoon Pablo, weather bulletin

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Super Typhoon Pablo Update: Super Typhoon enters PAR follows path of Ruping (1990)

2 Dec

Super Typhoon Pablo, internationally known as Bopha, has entered the Philippine area of responsibility. The Category 4 typhoon has gained strength and has now 250 km/h winds near the center. It is currently near Palau Islands and is currently 1,306 km East Southeast of Metro Cebu. It is heading west at 28 km/h. PAGASA has not raised any storm signals yet in the Philippines but Pablo is expected to affect some parts of Mindanao starting tomorrow.

Super Typhoon Pablo has a similar strength and track with typhoon Ruping that battered Cebu in 1990. Cebuanos should take this as a warning and make necessary preparations. Residents of coastal areas specially in the eastern seaboard of Mindanao are advised to closely monitor situation to avoid unnecessary casualties. Based on multiple tracking sites, Pablo could cross Cebu island tuesday evening or Wednesday dawn.

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Links:

Super Typhoon Pablo update: Pablo expected to sweep through the Visayas (cebuislandlive.com)
My memories of Typhoon Ruping

Super Typhoon could affect Cebu next week! (cebuislandlive.com)
Super Typhoon BOPHA (26W) very dangerous. Palau must prepare now. Worst conditions are likely to occur later this evening, into midnight, and perhaps lasting into early Monday morning – 021212 0910z (goatysnews.wordpress.com)
Bicol braces for ‘Pablo’ (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
Super Typhoon BOPHA with 275kph winds to hit Philippines (thefreeonline.wordpress.com)
Palau, Philippines brace for powerful Typhoon Bopha (abc.net.au)
CdO eyes evacuation of 15,000 families ahead of typhoon ‘Pablo’ (mindanews.com)
Preemptive evacuation in northern, southern Mindanao areas set for typhoon Pablo (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

Tags: bagyo, bagyong Pablo, Bopha, PAGASA, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, super typhoon, Typhoon Pablo, Typhoon Ruping, typhoon update, weather distrubance

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Super Typhoon Pablo update: Pablo expected to sweep through the Visayas

1 Dec

If you are from Cebu, Bohol, Negros, or Panay and you are planning for a grand Christmas party sometime next week, you better postpone your party plans as a super typhoon is coming your way. Typhoon Pablo which is internationally know as Bopha has escalated into a category 4 typhoon. As of 5 a.m. today, super typhoon Bopha has been spotted near Palau Islands packing winds that are as strong as 240 km/h.

US Navy track of Bopha as of Dec. 2, 5 a.m.

In a few hours Bopha will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility and will begin to affect the weather in the northeastern part of Mindanao. Based on a forecast by the US Navy, the weather disturbance will be crossing the Visayas group of islands starting Tuesday December 4.

PAGASA has not raised any storm signals yet but the strength of the typhoon could mean that they will be giving Storm Signals as high as No.4 in the coming days. Residents especially those living in coastal areas are advised to take necessary precautions and continue to monitor the situation. This early people living in the forecasted path must start charging their emergency lights, buying batteries and flashlights, store some food, and strengthen structures that could easily be damaged by strong winds. The typhoon has also a wide rain band and residents in flood prone and landslide prone areas must make emergency plans this early.

LATEST UPDATE

Super Typhoon could affect Cebu next week! (cebuislandlive.com)
Super Typhoon BOPHA with 275kph winds to hit Philippines (thefreeonline.wordpress.com)
Approaching storm now a typhoon (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
‘Bopha’ may inflict more damage than ‘Sendong’ (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
Tropical Storm BOPHA (26W) upgraded to a Typhoon (JTWC) – 301112 0730z (goatysnews.wordpress.com)
LGUs prepare for strong Typhoon ‘Pablo’ (rappler.com)
Time to prepare for a super typhoon

Tags: Category 4, PAGASA, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, super typhoon, Typhoon, Typhoon Bopha, Typhoon Pablo, typhoon track, Weather disturbance, weather forecast

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Typhoon Ramon: 4 Areas left under Storm Signal No. 1 (11a.m. Oct. 13)

13 Oct

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The PAGASA has lowered all storm signals except in 4 areas as Ramon move towards the West Philippines Sea. The tropical depression is expected to move out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow. As of 10 am, the center was located 195 km West Northwest of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro . Ramon is moving Northwest at 15 kph.

Public storm signal no.1 remain in effect in Mindoro, Lubang Island, Northern Palawan, and Batangas.

Cebu’s weather today is partially cloudy but the sun came out today after days of gloomy weather.

Typhoon Ramon: PAGASA Weather Bulletin 5 am (10/13/2011) (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Tropical Depression Ramon slows down (mindoropost.com)
Tropical Depression Ramon heads toward Mindoro (mindoropost.com)
Typhoon Ramon: 10 pm (10/11/11) PAGASA storm update; Camotes is under Storm Signal No.2 (cebulive.wordpress.com)

Tags: Cebu Weather, PAGASA, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Storm Signal No.1, Typhoon, Typhoon Ramon

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Typhoon Ramon: PAGASA Weather Bulletin 5 am (10/13/2011)

12 Oct

Tropical depression RAMON is moving to the West Philippine Sea. At 4 a.m., the center was located to be 80 km West Northwest of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. There are still a few places that are under public storm signal No.1.

In Cebu, the sun has come out and the sky is clear but the whole country should expect some cloudy skies and occasional rains brought by Ramon. Bring your umbrellas if you plan to go out today.

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #	Luzon	Visayas	Mindanao
Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)	Marinduque Mindoro Provinces Lubang Island Romblon Southern Quezon Northern Palawan Calamian Group of Islands Cavite Laguna Batangas Bataan Southern Zambales Metro Manila	None	None

Typhoon Ramon 11am (10/12/2011) update: Cebu’s storm signal is lifted (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Typhoon Ramon: 5pm (10/12/2011) update; Tropical depression now affecting Luzon (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Iloilo PDRRMC keeps an eye on ‘Ramon’ (iloilocapitolnews.wordpress.com)
Typhoon Ramon: Ramon is downgraded to a tropical depression (cebulive.wordpress.com)

Tags: PAGASA, PAGASA Weather bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Public storm signals, Typhoon, Typhoon Ramon, Weather update

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Typhoon Ramon: 5pm (10/12/2011) update; Tropical depression now affecting Luzon

12 Oct

Tropical depression Ramon has moved out of the Visayas and it is now affecting the weather and bringing rains to Southern Luzon including Metro Manila. Ramon will continue to move Northwest and will regain some of its strength as it passes through the West Philippines Sea and exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

At 4pm this afternoon, the center was tracked to be 70 km East Southeast of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #	Luzon	Visayas	Mindanao
Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)	Marinduque Mindoro Provinces Romblon Southern Quezon Burias Island orthern Palawan Calamian Group of Islands Cavite Laguna Batangas Metro Manila	Panay Island Guimaras Island	None

Storm signal No.1 is up in Sothern Luzon, Metro Manila, the whole of Panay and Guimaras island. Cebu is still cloudy in the afternoon with occasional rain. The weather is expected to be better tomorrow as the weather system move away from the country.

Typhoon Ramon: Ramon is downgraded to a tropical depression (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Typhoon Ramon 11am (10/12/2011) update: Cebu’s storm signal is lifted (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Typhoon Ramon: Ramon could hit Manila (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Iloilo PDRRMC keeps an eye on ‘Ramon’ (iloilocapitolnews.wordpress.com)
Widespread Rains might trigger Eastern Luzon flashfloods (sorsogoncity.wordpress.com)

Tags: PAGASA, PAGASA Weather bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Storm Signal No.1, Tropical depression, Typhoon, Typhoon Ramon, Weather update

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Typhoon Ramon 11am (10/12/2011) update: Cebu’s storm signal is lifted

11 Oct

As the tropical depression Ramon move to the tip of Panay island, all storm signals for Mindanao have been lifted. Cebu and the rest of Central Visayas are also out of the critical zone of Ramon. It is expected that Ramon will exit Mindoro this afternoon and makes its way to the West Philippine Sea where it will regain some strength and could be upgraded to a tropical storm again.

So far, the amount of rain brought by the weather disturbance is not as heavy as expected here in Cebu City. Here are the current storm signals that are in effect based on the PAGASA bulletin.

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #	Luzon	Visayas	Mindanao
Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)	Marinduque Mindoro Provinces Romblon Southern Quezon Camarines Sur Sorsogon Albay Burias Island Ticao Island Masbate Northern Palawan Calamian Group of Islands	Panay Island Guimaras Island Northern Negros Occidental	None

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Signals are still advised to be wary of possible flash floods and landslides. The next update will be at 5 pm.

Typhoon Ramon: 5am (10/12/2011) PAGASA Update (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Typhoon Ramon: Cebu now under storm signal No.1 (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Typhoon Ramon: 10 pm (10/11/11) PAGASA storm update; Camotes is under Storm Signal No.2 (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Typhoon Ramon: Cebu Pacific cancels 8 flights due to weather disturbance (cebulive.wordpress.com)
NASA sees large Tropical Storm Banyan stretched over southern Philippines (eurekalert.org)

Tags: Cebu Weather, PAGASA, PAGASA Weather bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Tropical depression, Typhoon, Typhoon Ramon, Weather update

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Typhoon Ramon: Ramon is downgraded to a tropical depression

11 Oct

As Ramon makes its way to island in the Visayas, the weather disturbance has weakened and is now downgraded to a tropical depression. Public storm signal No.2 has been lifted and the affected areas are under signal No.1 according to PAGASA. Ramon is expected to gain strength again once it reaches the West Philippines Sea before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Cebu City is still cloudy with scattered rain showers. The winds are not blowing as strong anymore.

At 7:30 am, the center was located 80 kilometers North of Cebu. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 kph.

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #	Luzon	Visayas	Mindanao
Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)	Marinduque Mindoro Provinces Romblon Camarines Sur Southern Quezon Catanduanes Albay Burias Island Sorsogon Ticao Island Masbate Coron Island	Samar Provinces Leyte Provinces Cebu Bohol Panay Island Guimaras Negros Provinces Siquijor Island	Agusan del Norte Surigao del Sur Surigao del Norte Dinagat Island Siargao Island

The next weather bulletin will be issues at 11 am.

Typhoon Ramon: 5am (10/12/2011) PAGASA Update (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Typhoon Ramon: 10 pm (10/11/11) PAGASA storm update; Camotes is under Storm Signal No.2 (cebulive.wordpress.com)
Typhoon Ramon: Might pass Cebu and bring more rains (cebulive.wordpress.com)
NASA sees large Tropical Storm Banyan stretched over southern Philippines (eurekalert.org)

Tags: Cebu Weather, PAGASA, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Public storm signals, Signal No.1, Tropical depression, Typhoon, Typhoon Ramon, Weather update

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