AUGUST 9, 2013
Here's the update from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) regarding the weather disturbances that affects the entire country.
According to PAGASA, there are two weather disturbances that is currently within the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
At 4:00 p.m. today, PAGASA said that the Tropical Depression "LABUYO" was estimated at 875 kilometers east of Bicol region (13.8°N, 133.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center. It is forecast to move northwest at 19 kilometers per hour.
Meanwhile a Low Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Palawan and Western Visayas, was estimated based on all available data at 400 kilometers northwest of Puerto Princesa City (12.0°N, 115.5°E).
Below is the satellite images released by the weather bureau.
Location of Center:
(as of 10AM) | 1,000 km East of Bicol Region |
| Coordinates: | 13.6°N, 134.7°E |
| Strength: | Maximum winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center |
| Movement: | Northwest at 19 kilometers per hour |
| Forecast: | Saturday morning:
840 kilometers East of Casiguran, Aurora
Sunday morning:
490 kilometers East of Tuguegarao City
Monday morning:
80 km East of Aparri, Cagayan |
AUGUST 10, 2013
At 4:00 a.m. today, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the Tropical Storm "LABUYO" was estimated at 680 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes (14.0°N, 131.4°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kilometers per hour. It is forecast to move west northwest at 19 kilometers per hour.
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