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18W (UNNAMED) weakens into a Tropical Depression after passing close to Guam this afternoon. This system will be absorbed into the circulation of PARMA.*This is the Final Update on this system.

Tropical Storm MELOR (20W) rapidly intensifying...almost a Typhoon.
Time/Date: 5:00 PM PST Wed September 30 2009
Location of Center: 13.2º N Lat 153.1º E Lon
Distance : 900 km (485 nm) East of Guam, CNMI
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 110 kph (60 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 140 kph (75 kts)
Saffir-Simpson Scale: Tropical Storm
Coastal Storm Surge Height: 1-3 feet [0.3-0.9 m]
Central Pressure: 978 millibars (hPa)
Recent Movement: WNW @ 09 kph (05 kts)
General Direction: Northern Marianas
Size (in Diameter): 445 km (240 nm) / Average
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 18 ft (5.4 m)

Severe Weather Bulletin Number THREE

Tropical Cyclone Warning: TYPHOON "PEPENG" (PARMA)

Issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 01 October 2009

Typhoon "PEPENG" has gained more strength as it continues to move towards Northern Luzon.

Location of Center:(as of 4:00 a.m.) 650 kms East of Borongan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 11.5°N, 132.1°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near centerand gustiness of up to 185 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 24 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Friday morning:310 kms East of Virac, Catanduanes

Saturday morning:190 kms North of Virac, Catanduanes or 310 kms Southeast of Tuguegarao City

Sunday morning:50 kms West of Tuguegarao City

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1(30-60 kph winds)
Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes

Residents in low lying areas and near mountain slopes under signal #1 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 A.M. today.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING FOR SHIPPING

WTPH RPMM 301800TTT TYPHOON WARNING 03
AT 1800 30 SEPTEMBER TYPHOON (PARMA) {0917} WAS LOCATED BASED ON SATELLITE AND SURFACE DATA AT ONE ONE POINT TWO NORTH ONE THREE TWO POINT FIVE EAST FORECAST TO MOVE WEST NORTHWEST AT ZERO SIX METERS PER SECOND ROUGH TO PHENOMENAL SEAS WITHIN TWO ZERO ZERO KILOMETER RADIUS FROM CENTER ESTIMATED CENTRAL PRESSURE NINE SIX THREE HECTOPASCALS MAXIMUM WINDS FOUR ONE METERS PER SECOND NEAR CENTER THREE THREE METERS PER SECOND WITHIN ONE ZERO ZERO KILOMETER RADIUS ONE THREE METERS PER SECOND WITHIN TWO ZERO ZERO KILOMETER RADIUS FROM CENTER FORECAST POSITIONS AT 011800 ONE FOUR POINT ONE NORTH ONE TWO SEVEN POINT FIVE EAST AT 021800 ONE FIVE POINT EIGHT NORTH ONE TWO FOUR POINT FOUR EAST AND AT 031800 ONE SEVEN POINT FIVE NORTH ONE TWO ONE POINT TWO EAST ALL SHIPS WITHIN TYPHOON AREA ARE REQUESTED TO SEND THREE HOURLY WEATHER REPORTS TO WEATHER MANILA PD

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Source:PAGASA/NOAA/T2K

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Tropical Depression "ONDOY"

Severe Weather Bulletin Number THREE

Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "ONDOY"

Issued at 5:00 a.m., Friday, 25 September 2009

Tropical Depression "ONDOY" has maintained its strength as it moves in the general direction of Central and Northern Luzon.

Location of Center:(as of 4:00 a.m.) 440 kms East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora or240 kms East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Coordinates: 15.0°N, 126.7°E
Strength: Maximum winds of 55 kph near center
Movement: West Northwest at 11 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Saturday morning:190 kms East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora

Sunday morning:80 kms East of Baguio City

Monday morning:160 kms West of Vigan City

Signal No. 1(30-60 kph winds)
Aurora, Isabela, Quezon, Polilio Islands, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes

This disturbance is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional rains over Southern Luzon and 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 A.M. today.

Source:PAGASA/NOAA

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Tropical Depression "MARING"

Severe Weather Bulletin Number TWOTropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "MARING"Issued at 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, 09 September 2009

Tropical Depression "MARING" has maintained its strength as it moves north northwestward slowly.

Location of Center:(as of 4:00 a.m.) 230 kms West Northwest of Dagupan City
Coordinates: 16.6°N, 117.9°E
Strength: Maximum winds of 55 kph near center
Movement: North Northwest slowly

Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Thursday morning:300 kms West Northwest of Dagupan City

Friday morning:370 kms West Northwest of Dagupan City or340 kms West Northwest of Vigan City

Saturday morning:400 kms West Northwest of Vigan City

Signal No. 1(30-60 kph winds)
Ilocos Sur,La Union,Western Pangasinan,Zambales,Bataan,Lubang Is.

This disturbance is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional rains over Central and Southern Luzon. 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 AM today.

Source:PAGASA/NOAA

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24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST

Issued At: 5:00 a.m., 08 September 2009
Valid Beginning:5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow

Synopsis:
Southwest monsoon affecting Luzon and Visayas.

Forecast:
Luzon and Visayas will experience monsoon rains mostly over the western sections which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. While the rest of the country will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over Luzon and Visayas and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. 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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DESCRIPTION/LEVEL AT FUNKTOP IMAGERY
L0 (BLACK)= Clear/partly cloudy
L1 (GRAY)= Cloudy
L2 (YELLOW)= Overcast with some drizzle
L3 (BLUE)= light rain/shower/TS
L4 (DARK RED)= moderate rain/shower/TS
L5 (PINK)= heavy rain/shower/TS
L6 (GREEN)= Very heavy rain/shower/TS
L7 (WHITE)= Blinding/Strong rain/shower/TS

Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "LABUYO"(DUJUAN)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Friday, 04 September 2009

Tropical Storm "LABUYO" has changed course and is now moving northeastward.

Location of Center:as of 4:00 a.m.) 620 kms East of Tuguegarao City
Coordinates: 17.1°N,128.2°E
Strength: Maximum winds of 75 kph near center and Gustiness of up to 90 kph
Movement: Northeast at 9 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Saturday morning:780 kms East of Tuguegarao City
Sunday morning:1050 kms East Northeast of Tuguegarao City or
970 kms East of Basco, Batanes
Monday morning:1200 kms East Northeast of Basco, Batanes
Signal No. 1(30-60 kph winds): Cagayan,Isabela

This disturbance is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional to frequent rains over Luzon and Visayas particularly the western sections.

Residents in low lying areas and near mountain slopes specially the western sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas 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 AM today.

Source:PAGASA/NOAA
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Severe Weather Bulletin Number THREE
Tropical Cyclone ALERT: Tropical Storm "LABUYO"
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 03 September 2009
"LABUYO" has intensified into Tropical Storm as it moves in the general direction of Extreme Northern Luzon.
Location of Center:(as of 10:00 a.m.) 710 kms East of Tuguegarao City
Coordinates: 18.1°N,129.4°E

Strength: Maximum winds of 65 kph near center and Gustiness of up to 80 kph
Movement: West Northwest at 7 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Friday morning:
590 kms East Northeast of Tuguegarao City or
570 kms East Southeast of Basco, Batanes

Saturday morning:
400 kms East Southeast of Basco, Batanes
Sunday morning:
240 kms East of Basco, Batanes

This disturbance is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional to frequent rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas particularly the western sections.

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

TROPICAL DEPRESSION 93W [LABUYO]

T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 003

6:00 AM PST (22:00 GMT) Thu 03 September 2009

Source: T2K ANALYSIS / JTWC SATELLITE FIX

Tropical Depression 93W (LABUYO) gaining strength as it drifts WNW...rain band circulation expanding across the Eastern Coast of Luzon.

Forecast Outlook: 93W (LABUYO) is expected to continue intesifying as it moves slowly WNW to NW. It shall become a strong tropical storm or typhoon this weekend and may threaten Extreme Northern Luzon-Taiwan-Okinawa Area. Watch for more forecast outlook later today as forecast guidance models become fully available.

+ Current SW Monsoon Intensity: MODERATE >> Light to moderate southwesterly winds not in excess of 45 kph with occasional thunderstorms and rains can be expected along the following affected areas:

WESTERN MINDANAO, VISAYAS, PALAWAN & WESTERN MINDORO.

Possible landslides, mudslides, mudflows (lahars) and life-threatening flash floods are likely to occur along steep mountain/volcanic slopes, river banks, low-lying & flood-prone areas of the affected areas.

Kindly refer to your local warnings & bulletins issued by your country's official weather agency. This advisory is intended for additional information purposes only.

Time/Date: 6:00 AM PST Thu September 03 2009

Location of Center: 17.8º N Lat 129.5º E Lon

Distance: 825 km (445 nm) East of Tuguegarao CityDistance

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

Peak Wind Gusts: 75 kph (40 kts)

Saffir-Simpson Scale: Tropical Depression

Coastal Storm Surge Height: 0 feet [0 m]

Central Pressure: 1000 millibars (hPa)

Recent Movement: WNW @ 07 kph (04 kt)

General Direction: Batanes-Taiwan Area

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

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

Tropical Cyclone Watch:

(1) Tropical Disturbance 95W (LPA) continues to drift WNW near the coast of Vietnam...currently located near lat 16.4N lon 110.5E...or about 310 km East of Hue, Vietnam...with 1-min maximum sustained winds of 30 kph...moving WNW slowly.

(2) Tropical Disturbance 97W (LPA) circulating over the Marshall Islands, just west of Chuuk...currently located near lat 7.7N lon 152.4E...or about 2,840 km East of Mindanao...with 1-min maximum sustained winds of 30 kph...moving WNW @ 19 kph.

Source:T2K/NOAA/Weathergaines
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DESCRIPTION/LEVEL AT FUNKTOP IMAGERY
L0 (BLACK)= Clear/partly cloudy
L1 (GRAY)= Cloudy
L2 (YELLOW)= Overcast with some drizzle
L3 (BLUE)= light rain/shower/TS
L4 (DARK RED)= moderate rain/shower/TS
L5 (PINK)= heavy rain/shower/TS
L6 (GREEN)= Very heavy rain/shower/TS
L7 (WHITE)= Blinding/Strong rain/shower/TS

Issued At: 5:00 p.m., 02 September 2009
Valid Beginning: 5:00 p.m. today until 5:00 p.m. tomorrow
Synopsis: At 4:00 p.m. today, Tropical Depression "LABUYO" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 800 kms East of Northern Luzon (18.4°N, 132.6°E) with maximum winds of 55 kph near the center it is forecast to move West slowly.
Forecast: Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will experience monsoon rains. The rest of Luzon will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms.Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Southwest will prevail over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Northeast to Northwest will prevail with slight to moderate seas except during thunderstorms.

Source:PAGASA/T2K/NOAA

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24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST

Synopsis:
At 2:00 a.m. today, the Active Low Pressure Area (ALPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 960 kms East of Northern Luzon (18.4°N,132.6°E).
Forecast:
Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Light to moderate northeasterly to northwesterly winds will prevail over the rest of Luzon with slight to moderate seas except during thunderstorms.

Source:PAGASA
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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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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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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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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

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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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24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST

Issued At: 5:00 p.m., 31 July 2009
Valid Beginning:5:00 p.m. today until 5:00 p.m. tomorrow


Synopsis:
At 4:00 PM today , Tropical Storm "JOLINA" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 480 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes(16.0°N 128.7°E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph. Southwest monsoon affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Forecast:
Southern Luzon, Visayas and Western Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms becoming widespread rains over the Western sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. The rest of the country will be mostly cloudy with scattered rainshowers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Southwest will prevail over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with moderate to rough seas. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Northeast to Northwest with slight to moderate seas.
Source:PAGASA
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DESCRIPTION/LEVEL AT FUNKTOP IMAGERY
L0 (BLACK)= Clear/partly cloudy with some cloudy

L1 (GRAY)= Cloudy with some overcast

L2 (YELLOW)= Overcast with some drizzle

L3 (BLUE)= Drizzle with some light rain/shower

L4 (DARK RED)= Light to moderate rain/shower

L5 (PINK)= Moderate to heavy rain/shower

L6 (GREEN)= Heavy to very heavy rain/shower

L7 (WHITE)= Very heavy to blinding rain/shower

24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST

Issued At: 5:00 a.m., 31 July 2009
Valid Beginning:5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow

Synopsis:
At 2:00 AM today , the center of Tropical Depression "JOLINA" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 650 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes (14.9°N 131.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 22 kph.

Forecast:
Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will experience occasional rains becoming frequent over the Western sections which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. The rest of the country will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Southwest will prevail over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with moderate to rough seas. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Southwest and South with slight to moderate seas except during thunderstorms.

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Severe Weather Bulletin Number ONETropical Cyclone Alert: Tropical Depression "JOLINA"Issued at 11:00 p.m., Thursday, 30 July 2009
The low pressure area East of Catanduanes has developed into a tropical depression and was named "JOLINA".

Location of Center:(as of 10:00 p.m.) 760 km East of Virac, Catanduanes
Coordinates: 14.1°N, 132.1°E
Strength: Maximum winds of 55 kph near the center
Movement: West Northwest at 19 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Friday evening:620 km East of Casiguran, AuroraSaturday evening:400 km East Southeast of Aparri, CagayanSunday evening:160 km East Southeast of Basco, Batanes

This disturbance is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional to frequent rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao particularly the western sections 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 AM tomorrow.

Source: PAGASA/NOAA/T2K

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24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST

Issued At: 5:00 a.m., 28 July 2009
Valid Beginning:5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow

Synopsis:
At 2:00 a.m. today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 300 kms Northwest of Coron, Palawan (12.8°N 117.2°E).

Forecast:
The Western sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms becoming widespread rains over Palawan which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. The rest of Southern Luzon and Visayas and Mindanao will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms while the rest of the country will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest to south will prevail over Southern Luzon and Visayas with moderate to rough seas. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southwest to west with slight to moderate seas except during thunderstorms.

Source: NOAA/PAGASA

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24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST

Issued At: 5:00 p.m., 27 July 2009
Valid Beginning:5:00 p.m. today until 5:00 p.m. tomorrow

Synopsis:
At 2:00 p.m. today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 135 kms Northwest of Coron, Palawan (12.7°N 119.2°E).

Forecast:
The Western section of Southern Luzon and Visayas will experience widespread rains which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Central Luzon and the rest of Southern Luzon have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms while the rest of the country will be mostly cloudy with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Southwest will prevail over Southern Luzon and Visayas with moderate to rough seas. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Southwest with slight to moderate seas except during thunderstorms.

Source:NOAA/PAGASA

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