Weather Update Dissemination for Bacolod City

24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST

Issued At: 5:00 a.m., 12 August 2009 (Amended)

Valid Beginning:5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow

Synopsis:
At 2:00 a.m. today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 450 kms East of Visayas (12.4°N,130.0°E).

Forecast:
Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening. Light to moderate winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over Northern Luzon with slight to moderate seas. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the south to southwest with slight to moderate seas except during thunderstorms.

Source:NOAA/PAGASA

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Weather Update Dissemination for Bacolod City

24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST

Issued At: 5:00 a.m., 11 August 2009
Valid Beginning:5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow

Synopsis:
At 2:00 AM today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 780 kms East Northeast of Mindanao (10.5°N,133.7°E) or 1,180 kms East of Bacolod City. Moderate to strong Southwesterly surface windflow prevailing over Luzon.

Forecast:
Mindanao will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Southwest will prevail over Luzon with moderate to rough seas. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Southeast to Southwest with slight to moderate seas except during thunderstorms.

Source: NOAA/PAGASA

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Weather Update Dissemination for Bacolod City

Typhoon "KIKO"

Severe Weather Bulletin Number TWELVE

Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "KIKO" {MORAKOT}

Issued at 5:00 p.m., Friday, 07 August 2009

Typhoon "KIKO" has slightly weakened as it continues to move towards Taiwan.
Location of Center:(as of 4:00 p.m.) 290 km North of Basco, Batanes
Coordinates: 23.4°N,121.7°E
Strength: Maximum winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph
Movement: West Northwest at 15 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Saturday morning:360 kms North Northwest of Basco, Batanes orin the vicinity of Western TaiwanSaturday afternoon:620 kms North Northwest of Basco, Batanes orover Southeastern China

Signal No. 1(30-60 kph winds)
Batanes,Northern Cagayan,Apayao,Ilocos Norte

Meanwhile, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 1,580 kms (19.8°N, 139.7°E). Typhoon "KIKO" will continue to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional rains over the rest of Luzon and Western Visayas. Residents in low lying areas and near mountain slopes are advised to take all the necessary precautionary measures against possible flashfloods and landslides. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.
Source:PAGASA

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Earthquake in the Philippines/Aug 6, 2009

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
4.9
Date-Time
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 at 17:34:32 UTC
Thursday, August 06, 2009 at 01:34:32 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
5.302°N, 127.319°E
Depth
149.4 km (92.8 miles)
Region
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
Distances
255 km (155 miles) ESE of General Santos, Mindanao, Philippines270 km (170 miles) SE of Davao, Mindanao, Philippines1245 km (770 miles) SE of MANILA, Philippines2610 km (1620 miles) ENE of JAKARTA, Java, Indonesia
Location Uncertainty
horizontal +/- 12.1 km (7.5 miles); depth +/- 13.6 km (8.5 miles)
Parameters
NST= 31, Nph= 31, Dmin=274.5 km, Rmss=0.67 sec, Gp=148°,M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=6
Source
USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event ID
us2009jybr
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
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Weather Update Dissemination for Bacolod City

Typhoon "KIKO"

Severe Weather Bulletin Number SIX

Tropical Cyclone Alert: Typhoon "KIKO" {MORAKOT}

Issued at 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, 05 August 2009

Typhoon "KIKO" has maintained its strength as it continues to move towards Taiwan.
Location of Center:(as of 10:00 p.m.) 800 kms East Northeast of Basco, Batanes
Coordinates: 23.0°N,130.3°E
Strength: Maximum winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph
Movement: West Northwest at 17 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Thursday evening:540 kms Northeast of Basco, Batanes Friday evening:535 kms North of Basco, Batanes or80 kms Northeast of Northern Taiwan

This disturbance is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional rains over Luzon and Western Visayas.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concern are advised to take approriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM tomorrow.

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Typhoon MORAKOT (KIKO) now passing due south of Ryukyu-Okinawa Islands...rapidly intensifying...threatens Yaeyama Islands and Northern Taiwan...Outer feeder bands spreading into Taiwan & nearby islands.

+ Current SW Monsoon Intensity: MODERATE

Moderate to slightly strong southwesterly winds not in excess of 50 kph with passing occasional showers or rains can be expected along the following affected areas: WESTERN VISAYAS, MINDORO, AND PARTS OF WESTERN & SOUTHERN LUZON-METRO MANILA-BICOL REGION.

Time/Date: 6:00 AM PST Thu August 06 2009

Location of Eye: 23.2º N Lat 128.2º E Lon

Distance : 365 km (197 nm) South of Okinawa, Japan

MaxWinds (1-min avg): 150 kph (80 kts) near the center

Peak Wind Gusts: 185 kph (100 kts)

Saffir-Simpson Scale: Category 1

Coastal Storm Surge Height: 4-5 feet [1.2-1.7 meters]

Central Pressure: 963 millibars (hPa)

Recent Movement: West @ 26 kph (14 kts)

General Direction: Yaeyama-Northern Taiwan

AreaSize (in Diameter): 1,200 km (650 nm) / Very Large

Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 21 ft (6.4 m)

JTWC Ship Avoidance TrackMap: 18Z Wed Aug 05

Source: T2K

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Weather Update Dissemination for Bacolod City

DESCRIPTION/LEVEL AT FUNKTOP IMAGERY
L0 (BLACK)= Clear/partly cloudy
L1 (GRAY)= Cloudy
L2 (YELLOW)= Overcast with some drizzle
L3 (BLUE)= light rain/shower
L4 (DARK RED)= moderate rain/shower
L5 (PINK)= heavy rain/shower
L6 (GREEN)= Very heavy rain/shower
L7 (WHITE)= Blinding/Strong rain/shower

Time/Date: 6:00 AM PST Mon August 03 2009

Location of Center: 18.3º N Lat 116.2º E Lon

Distance : 465 km (250 nm) West of Laoag City

MaxWinds (1-min avg): 55 kph (30 kts) near the center

Peak Wind Gusts: 75 kph (40 kts)

Saffir-Simpson Scale: Tropical Depression

Central Pressure: 991 millibars (hPa)

Recent Movement: WNW @ 10 kph (05 kts)

General Direction: Southern China

Size (in Diameter): 550 km (295 nm) / Average

Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 10 ft (3.0 m)

PHILIPPINE STORM WARNING SIGNAL # TWO (2)

In Effect: AURORA, ISABELA & CAGAYAN.

Source: T2K

24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST

Issued At: 5:00 a.m., 03 August 2009
Valid Beginning:5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow

Synopsis:
At 2:00 a.m., the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 880 kms East Northeast of Northern Luzon (20.5°N, 131.3°E).

Forecast:
Luzon and Visayas will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail throughout the archipelago and the coastal waters will be moderate to rough.

Source:PAGASA

Weather Update Dissemination for Bacolod City

Tropical Storm "JOLINA"
Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVETropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "JOLINA"Issued at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, 01 August 2009

Tropical Storm "JOLINA" continues to move West Northwestward threatening Northern Luzon.

Location of Center:(as of 10:00 a.m.) 200 kms East Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or240 kms East Southeast of Tuguegarao, Cagayan
Coordinates: 17.1°N,124.2°E
Strength: Maximum winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph
Movement: West Northwest at 19 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Sunday morning:80 kms Southwest of Laoag CityMonday morning:560 kms West Northwest of Laoag City

Signal No. 2(60-100 kph winds)
Aurora, Isabela, Cagayan

Signal No. 1(30-60 kph winds)
Northern Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Tarlac, Zambales, Pampanga, Pangasinan, La Union, Abra, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Ifugao, Benguet, Mountain Province, Kalinga, Apayao, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Batanes Group of Islands

Meanwhile, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 630 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.8°N,129.0°E).

Residents living in low-lying areas and near mountain slopes are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslide. Those living along the coast under signal#2 are advised to be on alert against big waves generated by the storm.

Tropical Storm "Jolina" enhances the Southwest Monsoon, bringing frequent rains over Central and Southern Luzon and Visayas.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 PM today.

Source: PAGASA

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