Tropical Depression "Nando" Update|PAGASA Weather Bulletin (As of 5pm, August 27, 2013)
Tropical Depression "Nando" Update|PAGASA Weather Bulletin (As of 5pm, August 27, 2013)
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its 3rd weather bulletin update regarding the new tropical depression, NANDO at 11a.m today.
PAGASA pointed out that tropical depression Nando has maintained its strength, a maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center. The state weather bureau has located Nando's coordinate at 15.7°N, 126.6°E in the province of Aurora.
What to expect?
An estimated rainfall amount from 5 - 15 mm per hour is expected to occur in the areas within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression, which means all impacted locations will experience moderate to heavy rains. The weather bulletin update also indicated that "NANDO" will enhance the Southwest Monsoon which will bring light to moderate rains and thunderstorms over Southern Luzon including Metro Manila, and over Western Visayas.
PAGASA warned that sea travel is risky over the eastern seaboard of Central and Southern Luzon. Hence, 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.
Areas identified having Public Storm Warning Signal (Signal#1) are Batanes Group of Islands Cagayan incl. Calayan Babuyan Group of Islands.
| Weather Bulletin Number THREE Tropical Cyclone Alert: Tropical Depression "NANDO" Issued at 11:00 a.m., Monday, 26 August 2013 |
| Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.) |
480 km East of Baler, Aurora |
| Coordinates: | 15.7°N, 126.6°E |
| Strength: | Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center |
| Movement: | Northwest at 15 kph |
| Forecast Positions/Outlook: | Tuesday morning: 270 km East of Tuguegarao, Cagayan Wednesday morning: 150 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes Thursday morning: 460 km North of Basco, Batanes or at 40 km East of Northern Taiwan |
| PSWS # | Luzon | Visayas | Mindanao |
| Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) |
Batanes Group of Islands Cagayan incl. Calayan Babuyan Group of Islands |
None | None |
UPDATE#1:
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ISSUED AT : 5:00 PM 26 AUGUST 2013 VALID BEGINNING : 5:00 PM TODAY UNTIL 5:00 PM TOMORROW |
| Location (as of 4p.m.) | 270 km East of Casiguran, Aurora |
| Coordinates: | 16.8 ºN, 125.0 ºE |
| Strength: | Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center |
| Movement: | Northwest at 15 kph |
| Forecast Positions/Outlook: |
The Provinces of Isabela, Apayao, and Cagayan Including Batanes, Babuyan and Calayan Group of Islands will have rains with gusty winds and moderate to rough seas. Bicol Region, Mimaropa and the province of Aurora will experience cloudy skies with moderate to occasional heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms with may trigger flashfloods and landslids. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Visayas and Mindanao will be partly cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest to west will prevail all over Luzon, Visayas, and eastern Mindanao. The Coastal Waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. |
UPDATE#2:
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ISSUED AT : 5:00 AM 27 AUGUST 2013 VALID BEGINNING : 5:00 AM TODAY UNTIL 5:00 AM TOMORROW |
| Location (as of 4a.m.) | 200 KM EAST OF APARRI, CAGAYAN |
| Coordinates: | 18.1ºN, 123.9ºE |
| Strength: | Maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center |
| Movement: | Northwest at 15 kph |
| Forecast Positions/Outlook: |
Batanes Groups of Islands will experience Stormy weather with rough to very rough seas. The Province of Isabela, Apayao, and Cagayan including Babuyan and Calayan Group of Islands will have rains with gusty winds with moderate to rough seas. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Visayas and Mindanao will be partly cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest to west will prevail all over Luzon, Visayas, and Eastern Mindanao and coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. |
UPDATE#3:
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ISSUED AT : 5:00 PM 27 AUGUST 2013 VALID BEGINNING : 5:00 PM TODAY UNTIL 5:00 PM TOMORROW |
| Location (as of 4p.m.) | 220 KM Northeast of APARRI, Cagayan OR at 190 KM Southeast BASCO, Batanes |
| Coordinates: | 19.5 ºN, 123.6 ºE |
| Strength: | Maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center |
| Movement: | North Northwest at 15 kph |
| Forecast Positions/Outlook: |
Batanes Group of Islands will experience stormy weather with rough to very rough seas. The Provinces of Isabela, Apayao and Cagayan including Babuyan and Calayan Group of Islands will have rains with gusty winds and moderate to rough seas. Ilocos Region and the provinces of Zambales and Bataan will have cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Visayas and Mindanao will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southeast to southwest will prevail over Luzon, Visayas, and Eastern Mindanao. The coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. |