The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, that it has heightened its readiness in anticipation of the La Niña phenomenon, which is expected to intensify the arrival of four to seven tropical cyclones in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) during the final quarter of...
(Courtesy of PAGASA) Five tropical cyclones entered or formed within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this September, with a sixth potentially developing before the end of the month. This number surpassed the two to three tropical cyclones that the Philippine Atmospheric,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is closely monitoring cloud clusters inside the country’s area of responsibility as a tropical cyclone may develop by the weekend. In its live weather forecast on Thursday, Sept. 26, PAGASA Weather...
Manila Bulletin File Photo The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Sept. 25 warned that La Niña conditions may lead to an increased risk of super typhoon occurrences during the last quarter of the year. During a climate forum, Climate...
Photo from Pixabay The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, Sept. 25 that the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” could end sooner than usual this year, paving the way for the arrival of the northeast monsoon, or “amihan” by...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, Sept. 25 that a Low Pressure Area (LPA) may develop within the country’s area of responsibility between Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 and 27. During a climate forum, PAGASA Weather...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, Sept. 24 said partly cloudy skies with isolated rain showers are expected nationwide over the next two days. PAGASA Weather Specialist Rhea Torres said there are currently no Low Pressure Areas...
As the southwest monsoon (habagat) weakens, warm weather will affect most of the country due to warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, known as easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Sept. 23. Based on the 24-hour weather...
Most of the country will experience improved weather as the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” has weakened, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, Sept. 22. PAGASA Weather Specialist Grace Castañeda said the tropical depression...
Rains will continue on Saturday, Sept. 21, due to the southwest monsoon (habagat), even after Tropical Depression "Igme" exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring rain to parts of the country, according to PAGASA. (KEITH BACONGCO /...
Tropical Depression Igme’s forecast track and intensity (Courtesy of PAGASA) The Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 hoisted over Batanes was lifted late Friday evening, Sept. 20, as Tropical Depression “Igme” is expected to leave the country’s area of responsibility within a few hours, said...
Satellite image of Tropical Depression “Igme” (Courtesy of PAGASA) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, Sept. 20 said the Low Pressure Area (LPA) near Batanes developed into a tropical depression and was given the local name...
