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Saturday, November 11, 2017

Tropical Storm HAIKUI (SALOME) Final Update

 

Tropical Storm HAIKUI (SALOME) Final Update

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TROPICAL STORM HAIKUI (SALOME) UPDATE NO. 07 [FINAL]

Issued at: 6:15 AM PhT (22:15 GMT) Saturday 11 November 2017
Current Status and Outlook

Tropical Storm HAIKUI (SALOME) has slightly intensified and moved west-northwestward during the past 12 hours….now outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

24-hr Outlook: TS HAIKUI (SALOME) is expected to intensify into a Severe Tropical Storm (STS) as it moves west-northwestward across the South Philippine Sea at a decreased speed of 11 kph.

*Since the storm is no longer a threat to the country, this will be the final update.

Where is HAIKUI (SALOME)?As of 5:00 AM PhT today, November 11…2100 GMT.  The center was located over the South China Sea (near 17.4N 116.2E), about 426 km west-northwest of Alaminos City, Pangasinan or 452 km west-northwest of San Fernando City, La Union.
How strong is it?

Maximum Sustained Winds (10-min avg): 75 kph near the center…Gustiness: 95 kph.

Past Movement (06 hrs)It was moving West-Northwest @ 22 kph, towards the South China Sea.
Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s):: None.
What Philippine areas will be most affected?Moderate to Heavy Rains (50 to 100 mm expected):
>> None.

Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):
>> None.

Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+:: None.
1-Day Forecast Outlook Summary**

SUNDAY EARLY MORNING: Intensifies into a Severe Tropical Storm (STS) while over the South China Sea, begins to track more to the west…about 500 km south of Hong Kong, China [2AM Nov 12: 17.9N 114.0E @ 100kph].  Confidence Level: MEDIUM.

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/have per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

Other Storm Info> 24 hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 300 mm [Light to Heavy]

> Minimum Central Pressure: 993 millibars (hPa)

> Size of Circulation [Convective Cloud-Based, in diameter]: 400 km (Very Small/Midget)

> Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): None.

Additional DistancesTime/Date: 5:00 AM PhT Sat November 11, 2017
Location of Center/Eye: Near 17.4º N Lat 116.2º E Lon
Distance 1: 470 km WNW of San Carlos City, Pangasinan
Distance 2: 481 km WNW of Baguio City, Benguet
Distance 3: 506 km WSW of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Distance 4: 521 km WNW of Subic Bay/Olongapo City, Zambales
Distance 5: 607 km WNW of Metro Manila

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Issued by: David Michael V. Padua for WeatherPhilippines

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Friday, November 10, 2017

Tropical Storm HAIKUI (SALOME) Update No. 05

 

Tropical Storm HAIKUI (SALOME) Update No. 05

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TROPICAL STORM HAIKUI (SALOME) UPDATE NO. 05

Issued at: 12:30 PM PhT (04:30 GMT) Friday 10 November 2017
Next update: 7:00 PM PhT (11:00 GMT) Friday, 10 November 2017
Current Status and Outlook

Tropical Storm HAIKUI (SALOME) slows down as it moves farther away from the country. Its easternmost rainbands are still affecting the western portions of Pangasinan and Zambales.  This cyclone is expected to move out of the western border of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) around midnight Saturday.

24-hr Outlook: TS HAIKUI (SALOME) is forecast to intensify into a Severe Tropical Storm (STS) as it tracks northwest to west-northwestward across the South China Sea at a forward speed of 20 kph by Saturday morning (Nov 11).

*The storm's rainbands together with its Trough and the enhanced Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) – will bring occasional light to at times moderate rain showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds along Extreme Northern and Northern Luzon today.

Where is HAIKUI (SALOME)?As of 11:00 AM PhT today, November 10…0300 GMT.  The center was located just to the northeast of Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal or over the West Philippine Sea, (near 15.4N 118.6E), about 170 km west-southwest of Alaminos City, Pangasinan or 192 km west-southwest of San Carlos City, Pangasinan.
How strong is it?

Maximum Sustained Winds (10-min avg): 70 kph near the center…Gustiness: 85 kph.

Past Movement (06 hrs)It was moving West-Northwest @ 22 kph, towards the West Philippine-South China Seas.
Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s):: None.
What Philippine areas will be most affected?Moderate to Heavy Rains (50 to 100 mm expected):
>> None.

Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):
>> None.

Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+:: None.
1-Day Forecast Outlook Summary**

SATURDAY MORNING: Outside of PAR, as it becomes an STS while moving WNW towards Southern China…about 514 km west-northwest of Alaminos City, Pangasinan [8AM Nov 11: 17.6N 115.4E @ 95kph].  Confidence Level: MEDIUM.

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/have per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

Other Storm Info> 24 hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 220 mm [Light to Heavy]

> Minimum Central Pressure: 994 millibars (hPa)

> Size of Circulation [Convective Cloud-Based, in diameter]: 295 km (Very Small/Midget)

> Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): None.

Additional DistancesTime/Date: 11:00 AM PhT Fri November 10, 2017
Location of Center/Eye: Near 15.4º N Lat 118.6º E Lon
Distance 1: 214 km W of Mabalacat City, Pampanga
Distance 2: 215 km W of Angeles City, Pampanga
Distance 3: 221 km WNW of Balanga City, Bataan
Distance 4: 232 km SW of San Fernando City, La Union
Distance 5: 280 km WNW of Metro Manila

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Issued by: David Michael V. Padua for WeatherPhilippines

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Tropical Storm HAIKUI (SALOME) Update No. 04

 

Tropical Storm HAIKUI (SALOME) Update No. 04

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TROPICAL STORM HAIKUI (SALOME) UPDATE NO. 04

Issued at: 6:15 AM PhT (22:15 GMT) Friday 10 November 2017
Next update: 1:00 PM PhT (05:00 GMT) Friday, 10 November 2017
Current Status and Outlook

Tropical Storm HAIKUI (SALOME) has emerged over the West Philippine Sea with no change in strength, while moving quickly northwestward during the past six hours…expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) around midnight Saturday.

24-hr Outlook: TS HAIKUI (SALOME) is forecast to intensify as it resumes its west-northwest track across the West Philippine-South China Sea Area at a decreased forward speed of 22 kph by early Saturday morning (Nov 11).

*The storm's rainbands together with its Trough and the enhanced Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) – will bring occasional light to at times moderate rain showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds along Western Luzon including Metro Manila, MiMaRoPa, and some parts of Northern and Central Luzon.

Where is HAIKUI (SALOME)?As of 5:00 AM PhT today, November 10…2100 GMT.  The center was located along the west coast of Zambales or over the West Philippine Sea, (near 14.9N 119.7E), about 63 km west of Subic Bay-Olongapo City, Zambales or 99 km west-southwest of Angeles City, Pampanga.
How strong is it?

Maximum Sustained Winds (10-min avg): 70 kph near the center…Gustiness: 85 kph.

Past Movement (06 hrs)It was moving Northwest @ 31 kph, towards the West Philippine Sea.
Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s):: None.
What Philippine areas will be most affected?Moderate to Heavy Rains (50 to 100 mm expected):
>> None.

Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):
>> None.

Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+:: None.
1-Day Forecast Outlook Summary**

SATURDAY EARLY MORNING: Slightly intensify as it moves out of the western border of Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on its way towards Southern China…about 440 km west-northwest of Alaminos City, Pangasinan [2AM Nov 11: 17.2N 116.0E @ 85kph].  Confidence Level: MEDIUM.

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/have per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

Other Storm Info> 24 hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 200 mm [Light to Heavy]

> Minimum Central Pressure: 994 millibars (hPa)

> Size of Circulation [Convective Cloud-Based, in diameter]: 365 km (Very Small/Midget)

> Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): None.

Additional DistancesTime/Date: 5:00 AM PhT Fri November 10, 2017
Location of Center/Eye: Near 14.9º N Lat 119.7º E Lon
Distance 1: 104 km W of San Fernando City, Pampanga
Distance 2: 120 km W of Malolos City, Bulacan
Distance 3: 138 km W of Meycauayan City, Bulacan
Distance 4: 142 km SSW of Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Distance 5: 151 km WNW of Metro Manila

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Issued by: David Michael V. Padua for WeatherPhilippines

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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Tropical Depression 30W (SALOME) Update No. 02

 

Tropical Depression 30W (SALOME) Update No. 02

TROPICAL DEPRESSION 30W (SALOME) UPDATE NO. 02

Issued at: 7:00 PM PhT (11:00 GMT) Thursday 09 November 2017
Next update: 1:00 AM PhT (17:00 GMT) Friday, 10 November 2017
Current Status and Outlook

Tropical Depression 30W (SALOME) has slightly intensified as it moved northwestward at a forward speed of 17 kph in the past 6 hours. Its rainbands will continue to bring moderate to at times heavy rains over Metro Manila, Bicol Region, Northern Visayas, CaLaBaRZon, Northern Palawan, Mindoro, Romblon, and Marinduque, and some portions of Central Luzon.

24-hr Outlook: TD 30W (SALOME) is expected to continue moving west-northwestward at a speed of 27 kph across Southern CaLaBaRZon tonight, and shall emerge over the West Philippine Sea by tomorrow early morning (Nov 10) as a  Tropical Storm (TS).

Where is 30W (SALOME)?As of 5:00 PM PhT today, November 09…0900 GMT.  The center was located over west coast of Camarines Sur (near 13.6N 122.8E), about 43 km west of Naga City, Camarines Sur or 89 km west-northwest of Ligao City, Albay.
How strong is it?

Maximum Sustained Winds (10-min avg): 55 kph near the center…Gustiness: 75 kph.

Past Movement (06 hrs)It was moving Northwest @ 17 kph, towards Southern CaLaBaRZon.
Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s):: Southern Quezon-Laguna-Cavite-Batangas at approx. 7pm-8pm today, with a High Strike Probability of 95-100%..
What Philippine areas will be most affected?Moderate to Heavy Rains (50 to 100 mm expected):
>> Metro Manila, Bicol Region, Northern Visayas, CaLaBaRZon, Northern Palawan, Mindoro, Romblon, and Marinduque, and some portions of Central Luzon

Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):
>> None.

Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+:: None.
3-Day Forecast Outlook Summary**

FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Intensifies into a Tropical Storm (TS) as it emerges over the West Philippine Sea, away from the country…231 km west-southwest of Alaminos City, Pangasinan [2PM Nov 10: 15.6N 117.9E @ 75kph].  Confidence Level: MEDIUM.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Exits the western border of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as it intensifies into a Typhoon (TY) while over the West Philippine Sea…about 567 km south of Hong Kong, China [2PM Nov 11: 17.3N 114.1E @ 130kph].  Confidence Level: LOW.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Intensifies into a Typhoon (TY) as it threatens Hainan, Southern China, outside of Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)…about 538 km south-southwest of Hong Kong, China [2PM Nov 12: 17.9N 112.2E @ 120kph].  Confidence Level: LOW.

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/have per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

Other Storm Info> 24 hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 250 mm [Light to Heavy]

> Minimum Central Pressure: 1000 millibars (hPa)

> Size of Circulation [Convective Cloud-Based, in diameter]: 730 km (Medium)

> Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): None.

Additional DistancesTime/Date: 05:00 PM PhT Thu November 09, 2017
Location of Center/Eye: Near 13.6º N Lat 122.8º E Lon
Distance 1: 114 km WNW of Legazpi City, Albay
Distance 2: 133 km ESE of Tayabas City, Quezon
Distance 3: 160 km NNW of Masbate City, Masbate
Distance 4: 179 km E of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
Distance 5: 217 km ESE of Metro Manila

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Issued by: John Christian B. Lequiron for WeatherPhilippines

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Tropical Depression 30W (SALOME) Update No. 01

 

Tropical Depression 30W (SALOME) Update No. 01

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TROPICAL DEPRESSION 30W (SALOME) UPDATE NO. 01

Issued at: 12:30 PM PhT (04:30 GMT) Thursday 09 November 2017
Next update: 7:00 PM PhT (11:00 GMT) Thursday, 09 November 2017
Current Status and Outlook

Tropical Depression 30W (SALOME) upgraded from Tropical Disturbance (LPA) 99W, has accelerated west-northwestward and is now along the Sorsogon-Albay Border.  Its growing rainbands spreading across Bicol Region, Eastern and Northern Visayas, CaLaBaRZon including Mindoro, Romblon, and Marinduque, Metro Manila and some portions of Central Luzon.

24-hr Outlook: TD 30W (SALOME) is expected to continue moving west-northwestward across Burias Island, Marinduque, and Northern Mindoro today, and shall emerge over the West Philippine Sea by tomorrow morning (Nov 10).  30W will eventually become a Tropical Storm (TS).

Where is 30W (SALOME)?As of 11:00 AM PhT today, November 09…0300 GMT.  The center was located over Southern Bicol or along the Sorsogon-Albay Border (near 13.0N 123.5E), about 19 km south of Ligao City, Albay or 56 km west of Sorsogon City, Sorsogon.
How strong is it?

Maximum Sustained Winds (10-min avg): 45 kph near the center…Gustiness: 65 kph.

Past Movement (06 hrs)It was moving West-Northwest @ 35 kph, towards Burias Is.-Marinduque-Northern Mindoro Area.
Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s):: None.
What Philippine areas will be most affected?Moderate to Heavy Rains (50 to 100 mm expected):
>> Bicol Region, CaLaBaRZon, Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque, Metro Manila, and some portions of Central Luzon.

Damaging Winds (gusts of more than 100 km/hr expected):
>> None.

Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+:: None.
3-Day Forecast Outlook Summary**

FRIDAY MORNING: Rapidly strengthens into a Tropical Storm (TS) as it emerges over the West Philippine Sea, away from the country…about 185 km west-southwest of Olongapo City, Zambales [8AM Nov 10: 14.0N 118.8E @ 75kph].  Confidence Level: HIGH.

SATURDAY MORNING: Exits the western border of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as it intensifies into a Typhoon (TY) while over the South China Sea…about 589 km west of Alaminos City, Pangasinan [8AM Nov 11: 15.7N 114.5E @ 130kph].  Confidence Level: HIGH.

SUNDAY MORNING: Slows down as it approaches Hainan Island, Southern China, weakens slightly…about 668 km south-southwest of Hong Kong, China [8AM Nov 12: 16.8N 111.8E @ 120kph].  Confidence Level: MEDIUM.

**Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively… while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/have per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.

Other Storm Info> 24 hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 250 mm [Light to Heavy]

> Minimum Central Pressure: 1002 millibars (hPa)

> Size of Circulation [Convective Cloud-Based, in diameter]: 520 km (Small)

> Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): None.

Additional DistancesTime/Date: 11:00 AM PhT Thu November 09, 2017
Location of Center/Eye: Near 13.0º N Lat 123.5º E Lon
Distance 1: 39 km SSW of Tabaco City, Albay
Distance 2: 77 km SSE of Naga City, Camarines Sur
Distance 3: 181 km NNE of Roxas City, Capiz
Distance 4: 224 km NNE of Paasi City, Iloilo
Distance 5: 316 km ESE of Metro Manila

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Issued by: David Michael V. Padua for WeatherPhilippines

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