Bagyong Quiel makes a landfall over Isabela: Pagasa

Bagyong Quiel (Typhoon Quiel) has made a landfall over Dinapigue, Isabela, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Admnistration (PAGASA) said Saturday.

Bagyong Quiel satellite image as of 11 a.m., October 1, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 11 a.m. bulletin from PAGASA, the Eye of Bagyong Quiel was last located based on radar, satellite and surface data at 40 km North of Casiguran, Aurora (16.8°N 123.8°E) packing maximum sustained winds of 160 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 195 kph. It is forecast to move Westward at 26 kph.

The state weather bureau added that Typhoon Quiel is expected to cross Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet and will exit La Union this afternoon.

Public Storm Warning Signals are still hoisted over the following areas:

Signal Number 3 (100-185 kph winds)
Isabela
Northern Aurora
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
La Union
Pangasinan

Signal Number 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Cagayan
Apayao
Ilocos Norte
Abra
Kalinga
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Ecija
Tarlac
Pampanga
Zambales
Bulacan
Northern Quezon
Polillo Island

Signal Number 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Quezon
Camarines Norte
Rizal
Bataan
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Babuyan Is.
Calayan Group of Is.
Metro Manila

The PAGASA concluded its bulletin with the following advisories:

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Bagyong Quiel is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon.

Estimated total rainfall over Magat Dam catchment during the passage of Typhoon Quiel is 200-400 mm.

Estimated total rainfall over San Roque Dam catchment areas is 100-150 mm over a period of 24 hrs starting 8 AM today

Estimated total rainfall over Angat Dam catchment due to Monsoon is from 80-100 mm starting later today.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 500 km diameter of the Typhoon.

Tropical Storm Quiel likely to make a landfall this weekend: PAGASA

Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) track forecast | PAGASA

If Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) will not change its course, it will make a landfall in the Philippines this weekend, the PAGASA said Thursday.

At the moment, the tropical cyclone is "still too far to directly affect any part of the country," the state weather bureau added.

According to the 11 p.m. bulletin released by PAGASA, Tropical Storm Quiel was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 950 kms East of Aparri, Cagayan (17.9°N, 131.7°E ) with maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 140 kph. It is forecast to move to the West at the rate of 17 kph.

The PAGASA added that Bagyong Quiel will yield an estimated amount of rainfall of 15-25 mm per hour within the 300 km diameter of the tropical storm.

Tropical Storm Quiel still too far to affect PH directly: PAGASA

Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) Track | Source: PAGASA

Last spotted at 1,150 kms East of Aparri, Cagayan, Tropical Storm Quiel (Bagyong Quiel) is still too far to affect the Philippines directly, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Admnistration (PAGASA) said Thursday.

By Sunday morning, however, the eye of the cyclone is expected to be closer to Luzon, at 260 km East of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau added.

Based on the 11 a.m. PAGASA bulletin, Tropical Storm Quiel is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 140 kph. It is forecast to move Westward at the rate of 13 kph.

The PAGASA added that Bagyong Quiel will yield an estimated rainfall amount of 15-25 mm per hour within the 300 km diameter of the tropical storm.

Suspension of Classes - September 28, 2011

Here are Suspension of Classes (September 28, 2011) announcements as reported by the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and ABS-CBN News:  compiled by ABS-CBN News:

"Areas, schools with class suspensions for Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011:

PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL (Automatic class suspension under Signal # 2)
Zambales
La Union
Pangasinan

PRESCHOOL (Automatic class suspension under Signal # 1)
Bataan
Pampanga
Benguet
Tarlac
Ilocos Sur
Abra
Ilocos Norte

Classes remain suspended in these typhoon-affected areas or as declared by local and/or school officials:

PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL
Region 1
Bulacan
Laguna
Nueva Vizcaya
Malabon
Navotas
Antipolo, Rizal
Cainta, Rizal
Rodriguez, Rizal
San Mateo, Rizal
Valenzuela (Isla, Wawangpulo, Poblacion, Arkong Bato, Rincon, Mabolo, Bisig, Polo, Balangkas, Pasolo, Coloong, Malanday, Tagalag)
Agustinian Abbey School - Las Pinas
Colegio de Sta. Cecilia - Valenzuela
Diliman Preparatory School - Quezon City
Prince and Princess School - Pasig
UE Manila and UE Caloocan

ELEMENTARY
Aurora Elementary School, Manila (GRADE 3 AND GRADE 4 ONLY)
Bagong Silangan Elementary School, Quezon City
Creative Learning School Inc - Pasig City
Constantino Elementary School, Valenzuela City
Cupang Elementary School, Muntinlupa
P. Guevarra Elementary School, Manila
Sucat Elementary School, Muntinlupa
Sto. Cristo Elementary School, Quezon City

HIGH SCHOOL
Antonio Villegas Vocational High School, Manila
Gen T. De Leon National High School, Valenzuela City
La Salle Greenhills - San Juan
Malinta National High School, Valenzuela City
President Cory Aquino High School, Manila
St. Mary's Academy of Caloocan City
Valenzuela National High School

ALL LEVELS
Marikina
Isabela
Adamson University
Baliuag University
Bulacan State University
Bulacan Polytechnic College
Centro Escolar University - Malolos, Bulacan
Collegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila
De La Salle University - Manila (UP TO 1PM ONLY)
Holy Family School - Quezon City
La Salle - Antipolo
Immaculate Heart of Mary College - Parañaque
International Christian Academy - Paranaque
La Consolacion College - Manila
Manila Tytana Colleges
New Jerusalem School - Quezon City
Northyork Allied Institute - Quezon City
OB Montessori (All branches)
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela
Philippine Christian University - Taft
Philippine Women's University - Manila
Philippine Women's University - Quezon City
Quezon City Christian Academy
School of the Holy Spirit - Quezon City
St. Mary's College - Quezon City
Sta. Cecilia College - Valenzuela
Sta. Isabel College - Manila
Technological Institute of the Philippines - Manila
Technological Institute of the Philippines - Quezon City
The Lord of Grace Christian School - Quezon City
University of Santo Tomas
University of the Philippines Diliman (7AM-1PM ONLY)

Note: List last updated September 28, 2011 7:12am"

Typhoon Pedring PAGASA Update - September 27, 2011

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) "has weakened as it crossed the rugged terrain of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range," the PAGASA said Tuesday.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) satellite image as of 11 a.m., September 27, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to its 11 a.m. bulletin, Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) was estimated based on radar, satellite and surface data at 100 km East of Baguio City (16.5°N, 121.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signals have been hoisted over the following areas:

Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds)
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Abra
Kalinga
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Benguet
La Union
Nueva Viscaya
Pangasinan

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Apayao
Cagayan
Isabela
Quirino
Nueva Ecija
Zambales
Pampanga
Tarlac
Bulacan
Bataan
Metro Manila

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Babuyan
Calayan group of Islands
Northern Quezon
Polillo Island
Rizal
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Cavite

The PAGASA alerts residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals against possible flashfloods and landslides as well as those living in coastal areas against big waves or storm surges generated by the weather disturbance.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) is expected to yield an estimated rainfall amount of 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 650 km diameter of the typhoon.

The PAGASA added that Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) will enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas.

Typhoon Pedring - PAGASA Weather Update September 27, 11 a.m.

Typhoon Pedring - PAGASA Weather Update September 27, 11 a.m.

Typhoon Pedring: Severe Weather Bulletin Number 11, issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 27 September 2011

At 1:00 a.m. today, typhoon "PEDRING" has weakened as it crossed the rugged terrain of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range.

Typhoon "Pedring" is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 1100 km East of Baguio City (16.5°N, 121.5°E ) with maximum sustained winds of 1120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph and is moving West Northwest at 19 kph .


PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL

Signal No. 3 (100-185 kph winds):

Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Abra
Kalinga
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Benguet
La Union
Nueva Viscaya
Pangasinan


Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds):

Apayao
Cagayan
Isabela
Quirino
Nueva Ecija
Zambales
Pampanga
Tarlac
Bulacan
Bataan
Metro Manila


Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):

Babuyan
Calayan group of Islands
Northern Quezon
Polillo Island
Rizal
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Cavite


2-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Wednesday morning: 300 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Thursday morning: 710 km West Northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur


Public Storm Warning Signal elsewhere are now lowered.

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 650 km diameter of the typhoon.

Typhoon Pedring is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas.

List of NCR colleges and universities that suspended classes on September 27, 2011

 Update: All classes on the tertiary levels in NCR, Regions 1, 2, 3, CAR, Batangas Cavite, Rizal and Laguna are suspended - Malacanang

Here is a partial list of colleges and universities in NCR (Metro Manila) which announced suspension of classes on September 27, 2011:

Central College of the Philippines
Far Eastern University (FEU Manila, FEU Makati, FEU East Asia and FEU Diliman)
Manila Tytana Colleges (formerly known as Manila Doctors College)
Philippine Christian University (Taft)
Rizal Technological University
San Beda College (Manila and Taytay)
University of Santo Tomas
University of the East (Manila and Caloocan)
University of the Philippines - Manila

Sources: GMA News, ABS-CBN News (as of 11:40 p.m.)

Update: "All classes & offices in DLSU Dasmariñas suspended today, Sept. 27." - ANC

Typhoon Pedring PAGASA Update - September 26, 2011

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) has "slightly intensified as it continues to threaten Isabela-Aurora Area," the PAGASA said Monday afternoon.

Typhoon Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) satellite image as of 5 p.m., September 26, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the 5 p.m. bulletin issued by the state weather bureau, Typhoon Pedring was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 260 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora (15.6°N, 124.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signals have also been hoisted in the following areas:

Signal Number 3 - Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Northern Quezon, Polillo Island, Aurora, Quirino, and Isabela;

Signal Number 2 - Albay, Burias Island, Sorsogon, Rest of Quezon, Rizal, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet, Mt. Province, Kalinga, Cagayan and Metro Manila;

Signal Number 1 - Ticao Island, Masbate, Marinduque, Batangas, Cavite, Bataan, Pampanga, Zambales, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Apayao, Calayan, and Babuyan Group of Islands.

The PAGASA also added the following advisories:

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 650 km diameter of the typhoon.

Typhoon Pedring is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas.

Tropical Storm Pedring intensifies into typhoon | PAGASA Update - September 26, 2011

Tropical Storm Pedring (Bagyong Pedring) has intensified into a typhoon, the PAGASA reported Monday, September 26, 2011.

Bayong Pedring 11 a.m. satellite image | Source: PAGASA

The PAGASA added that  Bagyong Pedring is now threatening Isabela-Aurora area.

According to PAGASA's 11 am bulletin, Typhoon Pedring was last spotted at 350 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora (15.5°N, 125.6°E) with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 17 kph.

The state weather bureau has also hoisted public storm warning signals over the following areas:

Signal Number 2 - Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Albay , Burias Island, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Quezon , Polillo Island, Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Ifugao and Cagayan

Signal Number 1 -Metro Manila, Masbate, Ticao Island, Marinduque, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Bataan, Zambales, Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, Mt. Province, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands

The PAGASA also added the following advisories:

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 650 km diameter of the typhoon.

Typhoon Pedring is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas.

Meanwhile, the Department of Education has announced suspension of afternoon classes in kindergarten to high school in NCR. Read details here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/09/suspension-of-classes-september-26-2011.html

Suspension of Classes - September 27, 2011 | DepEd and CHED Announcements

Suspension of Classes on September 27, 2011 Updates:

"Classes in NCR will remain suspended tomorrow, Sept 27, for kinder, elementary and high school, for both private and public schools." DepEd said via  its official Twitter account at 8:18 p.m. Monday.

"ISABELA, QUIRINO, N.VIZCAYA & CAGAYAN: Classes in kinder, elementary and H.S. are suspended tomorrow, Sept 27." DepEd tweeted at 7:31 p.m.

"Antipolo, Rizal: Classes will remain suspended in Kindergarten, Elem & HS tom, Sept 27, as announced by City Mayor." DepEd tweeted at 6:50 p.m.

Update 2: More announcements from DepEd:

"QUEZON: No classes in kinder, elementary and high school tomorrow, Sept 27."

"RIZAL: No classes in kinder, elementary and HS in San Mateo, Rodriguez and Jala Jala tomorrow, Sept 27."

"CAVITE: No classes in Rosario, Gen. Trias, Tanza and Bacoor for kinder, elementary and HS tomorrow, Sept 27."

"DepEd Sta. Rosa, Laguna: No classes from pre-school up to HS tomorrow."

"LAGUNA: No classes in Sta. Rosa division for kinder, elementary and HS tomorrow, Sept 27."

"Clarification: In RIZAL, only San Mateo, Rodriguez, Jala jala, and Antipolo have suspended classes up to HS. NOT the entire province."

"Gov Jonvic Remulla has announced suspension of classes from preschool to HS in the entire Cavite province. "

"There will be no classes in the entire Rizal Province from preschool to HS today."

"Classes in preschool to HS are suspended in San Pablo, Laguna."

"No classes in preschool to HS in Occidental Mindoro today due to flooding."

"Classes in kinder, elem, HS are also suspended in Dasmarinas City, Noveleta and Batangas City today, Sept 27."

"Classes from kinder to HS have been suspended in the entire CALABARZON region today, Sept 27."

 "Per RD Dino, the entire Region 4A has suspended classes from preschool to HS today."

"Usec.Abigail Valte just announced the suspension of work in all government offices today, Sept. 27, per recommendation of NDRRMC. ( covers NCR, Regions 1, 2, 3, CAR, Batangas Cavite, Rizal & Laguna)"


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Suspension of classes on September 27, 2011 in several areas in Luzon including NCR (Metro Manila) is highly likely to be announced since Public Storm Warning Signals (PSWS) have been hoisted over those areas.

According to the guidelines set by the Department of Education (DepEd), classes in kindergarten will automatically be suspended when an area is under PSWS #1, while classes in high school and lower levels will be canceled automatically if PSWS #2 is raised over the area. There will be no classes in all levels including in colleges and universities if the area is under PSWS #3.

Forty areas are currently under storm signals, 8 of which are under PSWS #3, based on the 5 p.m. (September 26, 2011) bulletin from the state weather bureau. However, DepEd usually bases the suspension of classes on the 5 a.m. bulletin. In previous situations like this, parents were advised to wake up earlier for the most recent bulletin.

Meanwhile, here are the guidelines on the suspension of classes in tertiary levels of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED):

In line with the guidelines of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC), the following are the guidelines for the suspension of classes in higher education institutions :

1. Classes at the collegiate level, including graduate school, are automatically suspended if the proper authorities have declared storm signal no. 3 or higher.

2. Classes at the collegiate level, including graduate school, may be suspended at the discretion of heads of HEIs if special circumstances in their area such as flooding, road damage, etc. warrant it.

3. HEI heads or their duly authorized representatives shall make the announcement for the suspension of classes not later than 5 A.M. of the day when it shall take effect, using all means of communication.

4. Even without the suspension of classes, students who are unable to report to class or participate in scheduled activities such as exams, due to inclement weather, shall be given consideration and be allowed to make up for the missed class or activity.

Suspension of Classes - September 26, 2011 | DepEd Announcement

Suspension of Classes Update (11am, September 26, 2011): All afternoon classes in kindergarten to High School in NCR (Metro Manila) have been suspended, DepEd announced Monday:

"Based on @dost_pagasa latest weather advisory, all afternoon classes in NCR will be suspended starting 12nn (Kinder, Elementary & HS)." DepEd said via its official Twitter account.

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As public storm warning signals were raised because of Tropical Storm "Pedring", the Department of Education (DepEd) has reiterated its guidelines on the suspension of classes Sunday night.

"For areas under signal no.1, automatic suspension in Kindergarten. Signal no.2, automatic suspension in Kindergarten, Elem & High School." DepeD tweeted.

Tertiary levels will be included in the suspension of classes when an area is under Signal Number 3.

According to the 11 a.m, September 26, 2011 severe weather bulletin issued by the state weather bureau, the following areas are under storm signals:

Signal Number 2 - Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Albay , Burias Island, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Quezon , Polillo Island, Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Ifugao and Cagayan

Signal Number 1 -Metro Manila, Masbate, Ticao Island, Marinduque, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Bataan, Zambales, Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, Mt. Province, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands

According to the PAGASA, it is highly possible that Tropical Storm "Pedring" will intensify into a typhoon.

Update (1 a.m., September 26, 2011): Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that Gov. Joey Salceda has announced suspension of classes in kindergarten, elementary and high school levels on September 26, 2011 in his Albay due to TS "Pedring." He has also ordered evacuation of the flooded areas in Polangui, Oas, Libon and Malinao.

Typhoon Mina gains more strength, threatens Northern Luzon: PAGASA

Typhoon Mina (Bagyong Mina) has acquired more strength, putting Northern Luzon in danger, the PAGASA said Friday.

Typhoon Mina (Bagyong Mina) satellite shot as of 8 p.m., August 26, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to its latest bulletin, Typhoon Mina now has maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph, moving Northwest at a slow rate of 9 kph. The weather disturbance was last spotted at 150 km Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora (17.3°N, 123.5°E).

The PAGASA has hoisted a rare Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) Number 4 over Northern Cagayan where winds are expected at >185 kph rate. Lower PSWS were also raised over the following areas:

PSWS Number 3 (100-185 kph winds)
Isabela
Rest of Cagayan
Calayan
Babuyan Group of Island
Batanes Group of Island

PSWS Number 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Northern Aurora
Quirino
Ifugao
Mt. Province
Kalinga
Apayao

PSWS Number 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Vizcaya
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Norte
Abra

The state weather bureau warns residents in low lying and mountainous areas under PSWS, Southern Luzon and Visayas for possible flashfloods and landslides. Those living in coastal areas are likewise alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Rainfall amount is estimated from 15-25 mm per hour within the 600 km diameter of the typhoon.

According to the PAGASA, a PSWS Number 4 could bring the following scenarios:

--Coconut plantation may suffer extensive damage.
--Many large trees may be uprooted.
--Rice and corn plantation may suffer severe losses.
--Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed construction may be severely damaged.
--Electrical power distribution and communication services may be severely disrupted.
--In the overall, damage to affected communities can be very heavy.

Take care, everyone!

Typhoon Mina seriously threatens Northern Luzon - PAGASA

Typhoon Mina (Bagyong Mina) has continued to intensify and seriously threatens Northern Luzon, the PAGASA said Friday.

Typhoon Mina (Bagyong Mina) satellite image as of 5 a.m. August 26, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to its latest bulletin, Typhoon Mina (International name: Nanmadol) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 150 km East Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora (16.9°N, 123.7°E ). The weather disturbance is packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph. It is moving at a Northwest direction at a slow rate of 9 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signals have been hoisted over the following areas:

Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds)

Isabela
Cagayan
Calayan
Babuyan Group of Island

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Northern Aurora
Quirino
Ifugao
Mt. Province
Kalinga
Apayao
Batanes Group of Island

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Vizcaya
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Norte
Abra

The state weather bureau warns residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals, Southern Luzon and Visayas of possible flashfloods and landslides. Those living in coastal areas are also alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

In an interview with "Unang Hirit", a PAGASA weather forecaster said Typhoon Mina will exit the Philippines on Tuesday or Wednesday next week because of its slow movement.

Bagyong Mina - August 23, 2011 Update | PAGASA Weather Forecast

Bagyong Mina (Tropical Depression Mina) has sustained its strength and is moving slowly towards the North, the PAGASA said through its latest bulletin.

Bagyong Mina (Tropical Depression Mina) satellite image as of 5 a.m., August 23, 2011

According to the PAGASA, Tropical Depression Mina was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 320 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes (15.4°N; 126.9°E), at 4 a.m. today. It is packing maximum winds of 45 kph near the center is moving at a rate of 7 kph.



There has been on public storm warning signal hoisted.



Bagyong Mina is also expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas, the PAGASA added.

Bagyong Mina Updates | PAGASA Weather Forecast

Bagyong Mina (Typhoon Mina) updates from the PAGASA will be posted here.



Read the August 26, 2011 Mina update here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/08/bagyong-mina-typhoon-nanmadol-moves.html

Bagyong Mina satellite image as of 6 a.m., August 22, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

The Low Pressure Area (LPA), which was last spotted at 400 kms ESE of Virac, Catanduanes, has now developed into a tropical depression and now named "Mina," a PAGASA officer told ABS-CBN's "Umagang Kay Ganda" at around 6 a.m. Monday. The PAGASA is yet to publish its first bulletin on Bagyong Mina later today but the officer stipulated that the weather disturbance is still "weak."



On its last "Public Weather Forecast", the weather bureau said that there is also an Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) in the country which will bring scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms in Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Widespread rains are also expected over the Eastern Visayas and Eastern Mindanao which may trigger flashfloods and landslides, the PAGASA added.



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Typhoon Kabayan PAGASA Update | August 4, 2011

Typhoon Kabayan (Bagyong Kabayan) "has maintained its strength as it continues to move in a West Northwest direction", the PAGASA reported.

Typhoon Kabayan (Bagyong Kabayan)satellite shot as of 1 a.m., August 4, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the PAGASA, Typhoon Kabayan is packing maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 200 kph and was last spotted at 940 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes. It is moving at a rate of 11 kph.

The state weather bureau also added the following:

This weather disturbance is too far to directly affect any part of the country.

Expected to enhance the southwest monsoon over Luzon and will continue to bring rains which may trigger flashfloods and landslides particularly over the western section.

The Low Pressure Area west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur has dissipated.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 – 30 mm per hour within the 700 km diameter of the typhoon.

Suspension of Classes on August 3, 2011 Updates

"Suspension of classes will be based on the 2am bulletin of PAG-ASA," the Department of Education tweeted at 11 p.m. on Tuesday (August 2, 2011).

Update (11 a.m., August 3, 2011) - Afternoon classes in Pre-school to High School levels in NCR; Taal, Batangas; and Muntinlupa have been suspended. Here are announcements from DepEd:

"Afternoon classes in NCR are suspended. Latest report from PAGASA predicts moderate to heavy rainfalls throughout the day."

"Taal Batangas Municipal Mayor declared suspension of classes in the afternoon due to heavy rains being experienced at the moment."

"Muntinlupa: Upon consultation w/ the office of Mayor Aldrin San Pedro, afternoon classes are suspended due to heavy rains."

Update (12 nn, August 3, 2011): Summary

August 3, 2011 advisory from the Department of Education

NCR – Afternoon classes (starting 12NN) in preschool, elementary, and high school will be suspended per PAGASA’s forecast that moderate to heavy rainfalls throughout the region will be experienced, of which may approximate the amount of rainfall volume yesterday.

Region 1 – Classes from preschool, elementary, and high school in Dagupan and in the entire Pangasinan province have been suspended early today by Governor Amado Espino, Jr. due to continuous rains since last night. In Dagupan, schools are flooded because of high tide. Schools in the province will have Saturday classes to make up for lost school days. noypistuff

Region 3 – Regular classes today, except for the following still flooded schools and areas in Pampanga:

Macabebe West District

1. San Esteban Elementary School

2. Consuelo ES

3. Sta. Maria ES

4. San Rafael ES

5. Sto Niño ES

6. Dalayap

7. Dalan

8. Baliti ES

9. Castuli

10. Sta. Lutgarda

11. San Juan

12. Lolu Sapang Malalam

13. Sitio Mindanao
Macabebe East District

1. Caduag Tete

2. San Isidro ES

3. San Gabriel

4. San Roque

5. Sta. Rita

6. Telacsan

7. Masantol San Isidro ES

8. Sapang Kawayan ES

Region 4A

Mayors of San Pablo in Laguna, Alitagtag, and Taal in Batangas have suspended classes in Preschool, Elementary, and high school in their areas.
Mayors of Dasmariñas and Gen. Trias in Cavite have also declared that afternoon classes in Preschool, Elementary, and high school in their areas be suspended due to heavy rains.

Again, we remind the local authorities (LGUs, DepEd officials, and principals) that they may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents, of course, can decide whether to send their children to school or not.

We also urge the public to continue monitoring the weather and stay alert for any announcements in case the rainfall volume increases.

"weather scenario: expect (up to 10mm) rains between 9am to 3pm over NCR today." the PAGASA tweeted at 2:37 a.m. on Wednesday (August 3, 2011).

"As of 2:00 AM, DepEd_PH was informed of the possible rainfall amount/ weather scenario for this day." the PAGASA added 9 minutes later.

As of this writing, there has been no official announcement from DepEd whether or not classes will be suspended on August 3. Please standby for more updates.

Update 1 (4 a.m. August 3, 2011): There will be classes in NCR today.

"NCR: Regular classes resume today, August 3. PAGASA predicts the amount of rainfall today will only be half of yesterday's volume." - DepEd

"We urge the public to continue monitoring the weather and stay alert for any announcements in case the rainfall volume increases." -DepEd

"Supts,Principals&LGUs may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents can decide whether to send their children to school or not." - DepEd

Update 2 (5 a.m. August 3, 2011):

"REGION 3: Regular classes today except for the following still flooded schools in Pampanga: Macabebe West Dist - San Esteban ES, Consuelo ES, Sta.Maria ES, San Rafael ES, Sto Nino ES, Dalayap, Dalan, Baliti ES, Castuli, Sta Lutgarda, SanJuan, Lolu Sapang Malalam, Sitio Mindanao. Macabebe East district - Caduag Tete ES, San Isidro ES, SanGabriel, San Roque, Sta.Rita Telacsan, Masantol San Isidro ES and Sapang Kawayan ES. " - DepEd

"CALABARZON: Regular classes resume in all levels today, August 3." -DepEd

"Region 1: San Carlos City - due to continuous rainfall, the Provincial Government suspended classes from Kinder to Highschool today, Aug 3." -DepEd

Suspension of Classes and Government Work in NCR declared by the Malacañang, DepEd

Suspension of classes in colleges as well as cancellation of government work in the National Capital Region starting 1 p.m. have been declared by the Palace today upon recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

"Pres Spokesperson: Upon recommendation of NDRRMC, the ES has declared suspension of college classes & gov work in NCR effective 1pm." the Malacañang tweeted.

The Department of Education has earlier suspended classes in Kindergarten to High School levels in NCR. Check the details HERE.

Suspension of Classes in Metro Manila, some CALABARZON areas on August 2 declared by DepEd

Suspension of classes on August 2, 2011 (Tueday) has been declared by the Department of Education (DepEd) in Metro Manila (NCR) and in some CALABARZON areas due to "continuous rains and PAGASA's prediction of heavy rainfall." And thus, there will be no classes in kinder to High School levels in NCR and some areas in CALABARZON (please check the list below), today.

Here are announcements from DepEd posted on its Twitter page:

NCR: Because of continuous rains & PAGASA's prediction of heavy rainfall, classes are suspended in Kinder, Elem and HS today, August 2.

CALABARZON: No classes in Calamba City, Rodriguez Rizal and Rosario Cavite today, August 2.

CALABARZON: No classes in Calamba City, Rodriguez Rizal and Rosario Cavite today, August 2, for Kinder, Elementary and HS.

Reminder: College level is not under DepEd. Please contact your respective school administrators. Thank you.

@SanMateoRizal: Classes are suspended today, August 2, in San Mateo, Rizal from Preschool to Highschool in all PUBLIC Schools only.

Mayor Ilagan of Cainta, Rizal suspended classes at 9:00am today, August 2.

Several tertiary schools have also suspended their August 2 classes due to bad weather. Check the list of colleges and universities HERE.

PAGASA Forecast for Typhoon Kabayan on August 2, 2011

The PAGASA said Typhoon Kabayan (Bagyong Kabayan) has "maintained its strength and continues to move North Northwest" Tuesday morning.

Typhoon Kabayan (Bagyong Kabayan) satellite image as of 10 a.m. August 2, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the PAGASA, Typhoon Kabayan was located based on satellite and surface data at 1,140 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes at 10:00 a.m., today. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 200 kph. It is forecast to move in a North Northwest direction at a rate of 11 kph.

On its Twitter account, the PAGASA said Bagyong Typhoon is "causing rains and thunderstorms over NCR and some parts Zambales Bulacan and Bataan."

The PAGASA also added the following on its latest bulletin:

This weather disturbance is too far to directly affect any part of the country.

Expected to enhance the southwest monsoon over Luzon which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 – 30 mm per hour within the 700 km diameter of the typhoon.

A Low Pressure Area was estimated at 110 km West Northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur.