Bagyong Crising Update, February 2013

At 4:00 p.m. today, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the center of Tropical Depression "CRISING" was estimated based on all available data at 300 kilometers Northwest of Zamboanga City (7.5°N, 119.4°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center. It is expected to move
West Northwest at 19 kilometers per hour.

UPDATE:
At 7:00 p.m. today, February 20, 2013 - according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the center of Tropical Depression "CRISING" was estimated based on satellite images and surface data is at 330 kilometers Northwest of Zamboanga City (07.5°N, 119.0°E).

Location of Center: (as of 4PM)	300 km Northwest of Zamboanga City
Coordinates:	07.5°N, 119.4°E
Strength:	Maximum winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center
Movement:	West Northwest at 19 kilometers per hour
Forecast:	Thursday afternoon: 380 km Southwest of Puerto Princesa City Thursday evening: 580 km Southwest of Puerto Princesa City, outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)

FEBRUARY 21, 2013 UPDATE:
At 4:00 a.m. today, February 21, 2013, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the center of Tropical Depression "CRISING" was estimated based satellite images and surface data is at 450 kilometers Northwest of Zamboanga City (7.8°N, 117.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 15 kilometers per hour.

FEBRUARY 22, 2013 UPDATE:
Bagyong Crising had melted into a wet monsoon and now affecting the whole country bringing rains and thunderstorms.

Below is the latest satellite image from the official PAGASA weather bulletin.