Weather warning

Just noticed that the latest tropical storm is tracking right towards us. Eye of the storm expected to hit Dumaguete around 9pm on Friday night. Over the years have gotten used to typhoons following a predictable path usually heading North and slamming into Bicol or Quezon while we only catch the edge of it. So far this one isnt going that route .
Be prepared.

 

Thanks for the heads up.

 

Actually its looking like a false alarm. According to typhoon2000.ph its tracking North now and hopefully we will only get the tail end of it.

 

Time will tell!

 

We had one here in 1990, super typhoon Ruping, sincerely doubt it'll be that bad......Having survived that in Dumaguete, doubt there can be much worse on the way, this late in the season.

 

Yes Davyl, thanks for pointing that out. Track has changed but wind speeds seem to have weakened. Still in an area like this that doesnt experience many typhoons we can expect a lot of fallen branches, minor floods and it never takes much to knock the power out . SugAR cane truck took ours out yesterday!

 

This is part of what the U.S. Embassy just sent out.

Ron

Tropical Storm Washi (Sendong)

This message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing or traveling in the Philippines that the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued alerts for a tropical storm, with the international name of “Washi” and the Philippine name of “Sendong” at 5:00 a.m. today, December 16, 2011. This tropical storm is currently located at 300 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del Sur (7.7°N, 129.1°E), with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness up to 80 kph.


PAGASA reports the tropical storm entered the Philippine area of responsibility today, December 16, 2011 at 2:00 a.m. The tropical storm is forecast to move west northwest at 24 kph, and if it stays on the predicted track, will make landfall in the Province of Suriago del Sur, and make its way in a west northwest direction toward eastern Visayas and the Province of Palawan before moving out of the Philippines. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are possible, which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. For further details, see the PAGASA Severe Weather Bulletin PAGASA - DOST - DOST SERVICE INSTITUTES.

Please monitor the tropical storm’s track by listening to the radio, watching television, or monitoring http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil, :: Typhoon2000.com® :: The Philippines' First Website on Tropical Cyclones (Since 1997), or PAGASA - DOST - DOST SERVICE INSTITUTES. In the event the tropical storm affects where you live, locate shelter, monitor media reports, and follow all official instructions. Carry your travel documents at all times (i.e. U.S. passport, birth certificate, picture ID’s, etc.) or secure them in a safe, waterproof location. You should also contact friends and family in the United States with updates about your whereabouts. Additional information on emergency situations in the Philippines is available at Philippine Red Cross or Home.