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GMA Network
3 hours ago
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- GMA Network
PAGASA: Itbayat, Batanes still under Signal No. 2 as Gorio slightly intensifies
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Itbayat in Batanes, while the rest of the island province is under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon Gorio (international name: Podul) slightly intensified approaching the eastern coast of Southern Taiwan. In its cyclone bulletin, PAGASA said heavy rains with gusty winds are expected over the province. "While no storm surge warning is hoisted, there may be an increased potential for coastal flooding due to high waves near the coast, especially if the track forecast shifts further south," the state weather bureau added. The center of the eye of Typhoon Gorio was estimated at 165 kilometers Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. It has maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph. It is moving west northwestward at 25 kph. Based on its current track, Gorio may make landfall over the eastern coast of southern Taiwan Wednesday and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility in the afternoon of the same day. PAGASA said Gorio is forecast to remain as a typhoon prior to its landfall over Taiwan, before weakening throughout the remainder of the forecast period. Weather Due to Gorio, Batanes is seen to experience rains with gusty winds, while the Ilocos Norte, Apayao, and Cagayan will hav cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms. MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, SOCCSKSARGEN, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon or habagat. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms as a result of localized thunderstorms. Sunrise is at 5:42 a.m. and sunset is at 6:20 p.m. —LDF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
9 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Gorio slightly intensifies as it moves west to Taiwan
Typhoon Gorio slightly intensified as it continued moving west, according to the PAGASA late Thursday evening. 'As of 10 p.m., the center of the eye of Typhoon GORIO was estimated based on all available data at 300 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes.' the state weather bureau said in its 11 p.m. advisory. The typhoon was moving westward at 25 km/h. 'GORIO may make landfall over the eastern coast of southern Taiwan tomorrow (13 August) morning or afternoon and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by tomorrow afternoon or evening. GORIO is forecast to intensify prior to its landfall to Taiwan before weakening throughout the remainder of the forecast period,' PAGASA added. In terms of intensity, Gorio's maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 160 km/h, and central pressure of 970 hPa. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 is in effect over Itbayat, Batanes while TCWS No. 1 was issued for the rest of the province. Meanwhile, the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the Babuyan Islands and the northern portion of mainland Cagayan, the eastern portion of Isabela, and the northern portion of Ilocos Norte. A Gale Warning is in effect over the seaboard of Extreme Northern Luzon. Up to very rough seas of up to nine meters will be experienced on the seaboards of Batanes. PAGASA will issue the next tropical cyclone bulletin at 5:00 a.m. Wednesday. — RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
15 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Gorio maintains strength, direction; Signal No. 1 raised over Batanes
Typhoon Gorio maintains its strength as it moves in the west northwest direction over the past six hours as Signal No. 1 is raised over Batanes, according to the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin posted by PAGASA. The center of Typhoon Gorio was estimated at 440 kilometers east of Itbayat, Batanes packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 150 km/h, central pressure of 975 hPa, and moving west northwestward at the sped of 25 km/h. There will be strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 400 km from the center, the weather bureau reported. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No.1 is raised over the following areas: Batanes "Forecast rainfall may be higher in mountainous and elevated areas. Moreover, impacts in some areas may be worsened by significant antecedent rainfall," PAGASA said. Severe Winds "The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction," the agency added. The enhanced Southwest Monsoon will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds): Babuyan Islands and the northern portion of mainland Cagayan. Coastal Inundation PAGASA also said that no storm surge warning is hoisted but there may be an increased potential for coastal flooding due to high waves near the coast, especially if the track forecast shifts further south. A Gale Warning is in effect over the Hazards affecting coastal watersseaboard of Extreme Northern Luzon. Sea travel is risky and all mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside. Track and Intensity Outlook "Gorio is forecast to move generally westward for the next 12 hours then turn west northwestward for the entirety of the forecast period," said PAGASA. The agency added that Gorio may make landfall over the eastern coast of southern Taiwan on Wednesday morning or afternoon and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by afternoon or evening. "Gorio is forecast to intensify prior to its landfall to Taiwan before weakening throughout the remainder of the forecast period," PAGASA said. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Signal No. 1 up over Batanes as Gorio moves westward over Philippine Sea
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was raised over Batanes on Tuesday morning as Typhoon Gorio (Podul) maintained its strength as it moved westward over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said. Under TCWS No. 1, Batanes will experience strong winds with speeds of 39 to 61 km/h in 36 hours, posing minimal to minor threat to life and property, the weather bureau said in its 11 a.m. bulletin. Gorio is forecast to slightly intensify before making landfall over Taiwan, PAGASA said. The typhoon was last spotted at 10 a.m. at 560 kilometers east of Itbayat, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and with gustiness of up to 150 kph. It was moving west at 25 kph. While the typhoon is not expected to make landfall in the Philippines, PAGASA said strong to gale-force winds are expected in some parts of Extreme Northern Luzon due to the enhanced Southwest Monsoon. The highest possible wind signal that may be raised is TCWS No. 2 in Batanes, while areas under TCWS No. 1 may experience minimal to minor wind impacts. Wind and monsoon effects Today, the Babuyan Islands and the northern portion of mainland Cagayan will experience strong to gale-force gusts, especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds. By Wednesday, these conditions may also affect the northern portion of Ilocos Norte. PAGASA warned that winds could be stronger in coastal and mountainous areas exposed to the prevailing wind direction, and less intense in sheltered areas. Rough seas in northern waters The typhoon will also cause dangerous sea conditions, with waves reaching up to 5.5 meters along the seaboards of Batanes. Sea travel is risky for all vessels in these waters, and mariners are advised to remain in port or seek safe harbor until conditions improve. Rough seas of up to 3.5 meters are expected over the northern and eastern seaboards of the Babuyan Islands, while moderate seas of 2.0 to 2.5 meters will persist in parts of mainland Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora. PAGASA advised small fishing boats and motorbancas to avoid venturing out to sea, especially if ill-equipped or operated by inexperienced crew. Track and forecast Gorio is forecast to move west-northwestward for the rest of its track, making landfall over the eastern coast of Taiwan by Wednesday afternoon before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in the evening. It may slightly intensify before landfall and then weaken as it crosses Taiwan. PAGASA will issue the next weather bulletin at 5 p.m. -KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
a day ago
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- GMA Network
Gorio intensifies into typhoon; Habagat to bring cloudy skies, rains over most of PH
Gorio intensifies into a typhoon as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea with southwest monsoon (habagat) forecasted to bring cloudy skies, rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, according to the early morning Tropical Cyclone Bulletin posted by PAGASA. As of 4 a.m., the center of Typhoon Gorio was estimated at 745 kilometers east of Itbayat, Batanes packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 150 km/h, central pressure of 980 hPa, and moving westward at the speed of 25 km/h. There will be strong to storm-force winds extend outwards up to 310 km from the center of the typhoon. But PAGASA also reported that there are no wind signals currently hoisted over the country. Severe Winds "GORIO's current track forecast shows a low chance of it directly affecting the country within the next three days. However, in the event of a further southward shift in the forecast track, hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal over Extreme Northern Luzon is not ruled out," the state weather bureau also reported. Hazards affecting coastal areas "Gorio will bring up to moderate seas (up to 2.5 m) over the coastal waters of Extreme Northern Luzon. Mariners of motor bancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels," the agency added. Track and Intensity Outlook Typhoon Gorio is forecast to move in the west northwest direction and may make landfall over the eastern coast of Taiwan on August 13, Wednesday afternoon and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by evening. Gorio will have no effect on any part of the country but the southwest Monsoon will bring cloudy skies with rainshowers over the western sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Forecast Weather Conditions MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Zamboanga Peninsula will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon and flash floods or landslides may occur during severe thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms and flash floods or landslides may occur during severe thunderstorms. The forecast wind speed for extreme Northern Luzon is moderate to strong and moving in the northwest to west with moderate to rough coastal waters. The rest of Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon is forecast to experience light to moderate wind speed moving in the west to northwest direction with slight to moderate coastal waters. The rest of the country will experience light to moderate wind speed moving in the southwest to northwest direction and slight to moderate coastal waters. Sunrise will be at 5:42 a.m., sunset 6:21 p.m. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
