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Bagyong Chedeng (Typhoon Songda) May 28, 2011 Update from PAGASA

Bagyong Chedeng (Typhoon Songda) Update

Bagyong Chedeng (Typhoon Songda) Satellite Image as of 7 a.m.

Bagyong Chedeng (Typhoon Songda) "continues to weaken", the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration's (PAGASA) latest bulletin reads.

Heading north northeastward at a rate of 22 kph, Tropical Storm Songda was last seen at 200 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes at 4 a.m. on May 28, 2011.

The weather disturbance now has a "maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 200 kph."

By Sunday morning, "Chedeng" is forecast to be at 680 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or
110 km South of Okinawa, Japan.

Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) Number 3 has also been lifted over Batanes Group of Islands which is now the only one listed on areas with PSWS Number 2. PSWS Number 1 was hoisted over Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands. All PSWS elsewhere are now lowered.

Typhoon Songda (Bagyong Chedeng) Update May 27, 2011 | PAGASA Weather Forecast

Typhoon Songda (Bagyong Chedeng) PAGASA Update


Typhoon Songda's Satellite Shot as of 5 p.m. on May 27, 2011

Bagyong Chedeng "has maintained its strength as it continues to threaten Batanes area", the latest PAGASA bulletin reads.

Check out the said Typhoon Chedeng update below:

Severe Weather Bulletin No. 18
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Friday, 27 May 2011

Typhoon "CHEDENG" has maintained its strength as it continues to threaten Batanes area.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 p.m.)
160 km Southeast of Basco, Batanes
Coordinates: 19.5°N,123.3°E
Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph
Movement: North Northwest at 19 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook: Saturday afternoon:
400 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes
Sunday afternoon:
820 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or
110 km East Southeast of Okinawa, Japan


Areas having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal Number 3

Batanes Group of Islands

Signal Number 2


Babuyan Group of Island

Signal Number 1

Apayao
Cagayan
Isabela


Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere are now lowered.

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signals #3, #2 and #1 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.

Typhoon “Chedeng” is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao including Metro Manila.

Philippine flag displayed upside down on the President's website

The Philippine flag has been displayed the wrong way, again. This time, the government itself committed the mistake.

Philippine flag, upside down on the President's website

On the President's official government website (www.president.gov.ph), an inverted flag of the Philippines with the red part on top of blue has been posted above an article about the "National Flag Day" on May 28.

If you're a Noypi you know that if the Philippine flag is shown this way it indicates that the country is at war.

According to Republic Act 8491 Section 10: 'The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in time of peace and the red field on top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue field shall be to the right (left of the observer) in time of peace, and the red field to the right (left of the observer) in time of war.'

Are we at war?

We're not. The Malacanang said that they did not mean to post an inverted flag of the Philippines on the President's website. They have taken down the flag already.

In September last year, the US government apologized for displaying the Philippine flag upside down during President Aquino's state visit in the White House. It was an honest mistake, a US official said.

Bagyong Chedeng Update from PAGASA - May 26, 2011

Bagyong Chedeng Update - May 26

Bagyong Chedeng's 5 p.m. Satellite Shot

Bagyong Chedeng "has slightly intensified as it continues to move northwestward", PAGASA's latest Typhoon Chedeng bulletin reads.

Check out below the said PAGASA update on Tropical Storm Chedeng:

***Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html


Severe Weather Bulletin No. 14
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Thursday 26 May 2011

Typhoon "CHEDENG" has slightly intensified as it continues to move northwestward.

Location of Center:
(as of 10:00 a.m.)
260 km North Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or at 300 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora
Coordinates: 15.8°N,125.4°E
Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph
Movement: Northwest at 19 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook: Friday afternoon:
320 km North Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or at 200 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan
Saturday afternoon:
590 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or 190 km Southwest of Okinawa, Japan

Areas having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal Number 1

Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Albay, Quirino, Aurora, Quezon provinces, Polilo Island, Isabela and Cagayan

Advisory

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under #1 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.

Typhoon “Chedeng” is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

CPA Board Exam Results - Top 10 Examinees | List of Passers

The CPA Board Exam Results for May 2011 or the Certified Public Accountants Licensure Exam Results have been released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), today, May 24, 2011.

A total of 2,130 examinees passed the said exam out of the 5,259 who took it this May 2011 in various testing centers around the country. This translates to a 40.5% national passing rate.

The PRC also announced the following examinees as the "Topnotchers" for the said exam:

Top 1 MARWIN AGAMON BALDEVIA SAINT PAUL'S BUSINESS SCHOOL-PALO 92.14%

Top 2 ANTONIO DANDAN SANCHEZ JR UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSERECOLETOS 92.00%

Top 3 SEODEL HEARTY TABALDO PILAPIL SAN BEDA COLLEGE 91.86%
DARWIN BELLIDO SARIBAY TOMAS DEL ROSARIO ACADEMY 91.86%

Top 4 HEGIÑO JAVELLANA CHUA JR UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 91.57%
VIKTOR XENON OLIVA LEQUIN UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 91.57%

Top 5 JAY ANN DOMINGUEZ ESTAVILLO TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA 90.86%

Top 6 GILSON YCONG PINO UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 90.71%

Top 7 DON LORENZO PEREA SORIANO DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITYMANILA 90.57%

Top 8 MARIA PATRICIA PERNIA FANER DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA 90.29%
ARNOLD REMANDO ISIP HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY 90.29%

Top 9 LEO ANGELO MEJOS LARCIA DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA
90.00%
MARTHA ANNE PEREZ MIRIAM COLLEGE (FOR.MARYKNOLL COLL.FDTN,INC) 90.00%
ERVINA SUZETTE CHING TAN DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA 90.00%

Top 10 MARIAN CRISTY VALDESTAMON BARTOLOME FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY-MANILA 89.86%
DHEXTER TAJANTAJAN CADUYAC NOTRE DAME OF KIDAPAWAN
COLLEGE 89.86%
DENNIS CABUNILAS MAGALLANES DR. FILEMON C. AGUILAR MEMORIAL COLLEGE 89.86%

For the list of exam passers please head to this page:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/cpa-board-exam-results-may-2011-list-of.html

Bagyong Chedeng PAGASA Update | May 25, 2011

A new bulletin has been posted by the PAGASA. For the May 27, 2011 Bagyong Chedeng update, please head to:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html

Bagyong Chedeng May 25, 2011 PAGASA Update


Bagyong Chedeng 6 p.m. satellite image | Source PAGASA

PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration), the Philippine weather bureau, has released its latest bulletin on Tropical Storm Chedeng saying that the weather disturbance has sustained its strength and has increased its rate of movement.

The agency now has 6 provinces on its list of areas having Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) Number 2 and listed 9 areas with PSWS Number 1.

Check the latest bulletin below:

Severe Weather Bulletin No. 10
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 25 May 2011

Typhoon "CHEDENG" has accelerated as it maintained its strength.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 310 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar

Coordinates: 12.8°N, 127.7°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph

Movement: Northwest at 15 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Thursday afternoon:
230 km North of Catarman, Northern Samar or
at 140 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Friday afternoon:
150 km North Northeast of Baler, Aurora by Friday afternoon
Saturday afternoon:
470 km North of Baler, Aurora or
at 40 km West of Basco, Batanes

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal Number 2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs)

Catanduanes
Sorsogon
Albay
Camarines Sur
Camarines Norte
Samar provinces

Signal Number 1 (Winds of 45-60 kph is expected within the next 36 hours)

Marinduque
Masbate
Burias
Ticao Islands
Quezon
Polilio Island
Aurora

Harold Camping : 'October 21, 2011, real Judgment Day'

Harold Camping, president of Family Stations Inc., apologized for his wrong May 21 Doomsday prediction but is sticking to his guns, now insisting the real Judgment day to be on October 21, 2011.

Harold Camping: "October 21, 2011, new Judgment Day"

Harold Camping called the event last Saturday an "invisible judgment" and that something did occur - something "spiritual," not "physical." He added that the actual Apocalypse will now occur five months after May 21 which is on October 21st.

On the "real" Judgment day, a fireball will said to consume the earth and 200 million Christians will be carried up to heaven, according to Camping.

The 89 year-old retired engineer spent millions on more than 5,000 billboards and print ads worldwide to spread his May 21 Rapture prediction. A good portion of it said to have come from donations from his followers.

Through a book published in 1992, Camping previously predicted the Judgment Day to be happening in 1994. Justifying his first wrong prediction, he reportedly said "important subsequent biblical information was not yet known and there may be something he overlooked."

Joplin, Missouri tornado death toll rises to 122 (Twister Videos)

Joplin, Missouri - The destructive tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri on Sunday has been considered the deadliest single twister in America's 6-decade history as the death toll has now risen to at least 122, Associated Press reported.

The Joplin. Mo twister which crushed cars like soda cans left a mile wide and six mile long path of destruction.

About 8,000 structures in Joplin, Mo were reportedly damaged by the tornado, injuring 750 people. Joplin’s main hospital had also been destroyed by the twister.

Meanwhile, here's a compilation of Youtube videos of the Joplin Tornado:

Youtube username: "izelsg"
Video description: The video i took while at Fastrip on east 20th street. We huddled in the back of the store until the glass got sucked out , then ran into the walk in storage fridge. Sorry for the lack of visuals but the audio is pretty telling of how intense the storm was. The tornado hits at around 1:20 seconds.



Youtube username: "ABCnews"
Video description: Tornado chaser catches sights and sounds of the storm.



Youtube username: "RussiaToday"
Video description: A massive tornado that swept through the US state of Missouri on Sunday claimed the lives of at least 89 people in the city of Joplin. Authorities warn that the toll could rise as rescuers continue searching for victims. The twister destroyed homes, churches and businesses, damaging about 30 per cent of the city. The same storm system that produced the Joplin tornado spawned twisters along a broad swath of the Midwest, from Oklahoma to Wisconsin. At least one person was killed in Minneapolis.

PAGASA : 'Tropical Storm Chedeng slightly accelerated' | Latest Weather Forecast

PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration), the Philippines' weather agency, has released its last bulletin on Typhoon "Chedeng" (international name: "Songda") for the day.


PAGASA's May 24, 2011 11 p.m. satellite shot of Tropical Storm Chedeng

The weather bureau said Tropical Storm Chedeng has slightly accelerated its movement as it is heading in a West Northwest direction.

Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) Number 2 has also been raised by the PAGASA in Catanduanes and PSWS Number 1 in Sorsogon, Burias island, Ticao island, Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte ans Samar provinces.

Check out below the latest PAGASA Bulletin:

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html


***Bayong Chedeng Update, May 26, 2011 at 5 a.m.

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-may-26-2011-update-from.html

***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 25, 2011 at 5 a.m.


Severe Weather Bulletin Number SEVEN
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)

Issued at 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has slightly accelerated as it continuously moves West Northwestward.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 p.m.): 420 km East of Catarman, Northen Samar

Coordinates: 12.5°N, 128.9°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 115 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 145 kph
Movement: West Northwest at 17 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Wednesday evening:
150 km North of Virac, Catanduanes
Thursday evening:
in the vicinity of Isabela, Cagayan
Friday evening:
80 km West of Basco, Batanes

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds)

Catanduanes

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)

Sorsogon
Burias island
Ticao island
Albay
Camarines Sur
Camarines Norte
Samar Provinces

Advisory

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signals #2 & #1 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.

TS "Chedeng" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

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 a.m. tomorrow.

Tropical Storm Chedeng could bring heavy rains like Ondoy - PAGASA

Tropical Storm Chedeng could bring heavy rains like Tropical Storm Ondoy according to weather experts as reported by ABS-CBN News.

Bagyong Ondoy (international name: Ketsana) is a tropical storm that hit Manila and other parts of Luzon in 2009 which caused floods and landslides, killing 468 people.

According to an ABS-CBN report, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Typhoon Chedeng could yield the same amount of rain as Ondoy in a rate of 20-55 millimeters per hour.

The weather bureau however added that the Tropical Storm will be missing Manila as it is heading to Northern Luzon where it would it would make it landfall which was predicted to be on Wednesday night.

Meanwhile here's the latest Bagyong Chedeng update from PAGASA:

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html


***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 26, 2011 at 5 a.m.

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-may-26-2011-update-from.html

***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 25, 2011 at 5 a.m.



***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 24, 2011 at 11:00 p.m



Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has slowed down as it moves in a West Northwest direction.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 490 km East of Borongan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 12.1°N, 130.5°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 13 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Wednesday morning:
390 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Thursday morning:
180 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or
360 km Southeast Casiguran, Aurora
Friday morning:
130 km Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or
220 km Southeast of Aparri, Cagayan

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)

Catanduanes
Camarines Sur
Albay
Sorsogon
Samar Provinces

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

TS "Chedeng" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and to watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.

PAGASA Update on Tropical Storm Chedeng | May 24, 2011

PAGASA has just released its latest bulletin on Bagyong Chedeng. PAGASA said Typhoon Chedeng has slowed down as it heads West Northwestward.


PAGASA's satellite shot of Bagyong Chedeng at 11 a.m. on May 24, 2011


Here's the latest PAGASA update on Tropical Storm Chedeng:

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html


***Bayong Chedeng Update, May 26, 2011 at 5 a.m.

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-may-26-2011-update-from.html

***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 25, 2011 at 5 a.m.


***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 24, 2011 at 11:00 p.m



Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has slowed down as it moves in a West Northwest direction.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 490 km East of Borongan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 12.1°N, 130.5°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 13 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Wednesday morning:
390 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Thursday morning:
180 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or
360 km Southeast Casiguran, Aurora
Friday morning:
130 km Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or
220 km Southeast of Aparri, Cagayan

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)

Catanduanes
Camarines Sur
Albay
Sorsogon
Samar Provinces

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

TS "Chedeng" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and to watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.

Pilipinas Got Talent 2: John Michael Narag and Filogram, off to the Grand Finals

During last night's results episode, 2 more Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 (PGT 2) grand-finalists were declared. They were John Michael Narag (text voting winner), a 16 year-old male singer from Pangasinan and Filogram (judges' pick), a dance crew from Baguio City. Comprising the 4th batch of the competition's grand-finalists, Ngarag and Filogram will battle it out in the Finale against the previous batches as well as the upcoming set of finalists.

Here's the list of other grand-finalists:

1. Freestylers - dance crew from Calamba, Laguna | FREE
2. Madrigal Siblings - young singers from Cainta, Rizal | MADRIGAL
3. Baguio Boom Boom Boys - dance group from Baguio | B4
4. Angel Calalas - hula hoop tricker from Cainta, Rizal |ANGEL
5. Happy Feet - tap dancers from Bukidnon | HAPPY
6. Jem Cubil - acoustic singer from Talisay, Cebu | JEM

The show is now barely a month away from crowning its Season 2 winner.

Bagyong Chedeng predicted to make a landfall on Wednesday night | PAGASA Weather Forecast

Bagyong Chedeng, which has continued its strength and moving West Northwestward, has been predicted to make a landfall on Wednesday night by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), ABS-CBN reports.

As of 8 a.m. on May 24, here's PAGASA's illustration of the track made by Bagyong Chedeng and its 72-hour predicted route:



Meanwhile, the weather bureau has issued its latest Tropical Storm bulletin. Here's what it contains:

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html


***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 26, 2011 at 5 a.m.

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-may-26-2011-update-from.html

***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 25, 2011 at 5 a.m.


***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 24, 2011 at 11:00 p.m


Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has slowed down as it moves in a West Northwest direction.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 490 km East of Borongan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 12.1°N, 130.5°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 13 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Wednesday morning:
390 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Thursday morning:
180 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or
360 km Southeast Casiguran, Aurora
Friday morning:
130 km Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or
220 km Southeast of Aparri, Cagayan

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)

Catanduanes
Camarines Sur
Albay
Sorsogon
Samar Provinces

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

TS "Chedeng" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and to watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.

Bagyong Chedeng May 24, 2011 PAGASA Update

Bagyong Chedeng has entered the Philippines. PAGASA said Bagyong Chedeng is accelerating slightly as it continues to move in a West Northwest direction.

As of 2 a.m. on May 24, here's PAGASA's illustration of the track made by Bagyong Chedeng and its 72-hour predicted route:


Meanwhile, the weather bureau has issued its latest Tropical Storm bulletin. Here's what it contains:

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html

***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 26, 2011 at 5 a.m.

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-may-26-2011-update-from.html


***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 25, 2011 at 5 a.m.



***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 24, 2011 at 11:00 p.m

Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has slowed down as it moves in a West Northwest direction.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 490 km East of Borongan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 12.1°N, 130.5°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 13 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Wednesday morning:
390 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Thursday morning:
180 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or
360 km Southeast Casiguran, Aurora
Friday morning:
130 km Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or
220 km Southeast of Aparri, Cagayan

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)

Catanduanes
Camarines Sur
Albay
Sorsogon
Samar Provinces

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

TS "Chedeng" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and to watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.

Joplin, Missouri hit by deadly tornado (Videos)

Joplin, Missouri was hit by a massive tornado killing at least 116 people on Sunday. The twister which crushed cars like soda cans left a mile wide and six mile long path of destruction.

About 2000 buildings in Joplin, Missouri were reportedly damaged by the tornado, injuring an unknown number of people. Joplin’s main hospital had also been destroyed by the twister. Reports say the death toll may still climb up as search and rescue are being continued.

Meanwhile, here's a compilation of Youtube videos of the Joplin Tornado:

Youtube username: "izelsg"
Video description: The video i took while at Fastrip on east 20th street. We huddled in the back of the store until the glass got sucked out , then ran into the walk in storage fridge. Sorry for the lack of visuals but the audio is pretty telling of how intense the storm was. The tornado hits at around 1:20 seconds.



Youtube username: "ABCnews"
Video description: Tornado chaser catches sights and sounds of the storm.



Youtube username: "RussiaToday"
Video description: A massive tornado that swept through the US state of Missouri on Sunday claimed the lives of at least 89 people in the city of Joplin. Authorities warn that the toll could rise as rescuers continue searching for victims. The twister destroyed homes, churches and businesses, damaging about 30 per cent of the city. The same storm system that produced the Joplin tornado spawned twisters along a broad swath of the Midwest, from Oklahoma to Wisconsin. At least one person was killed in Minneapolis.

Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude strikes General Santos City

Residents in some areas of the Philippines rather had a shaky morning as two 5+ magnitude quakes jolted different provinces in the country.

As previously reported here on Noypistuff, Occidental Mindoro was hit by a 5.7-magnitude temblor at 12:42 am today, May 23. Just over 2 hours after, another quake struck General Santos City, Mindanao which registered at magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the newest quake was recorded off 75 kilometers (km) Southeast of General Santos City. The tectonic quake has a depth of 139 km.

There have been no immediate reports of damage from the earthquake. The Institute also does not expect tsunami nor aftershocks from the General Santos quake.

Earthquake in the Philippines, May 23, 2011: M5.7 quake shakes Occidental Mindoro

Following the Isabela earthquake, another earthquake of 5+ magnitude rocked the Philippines in just over a day.

The newest temblor struck Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro at 12:42 a.m. on May 23. It was of tectonic origin and has an intermediate depth of 106 kilometers, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology's (Phivolcs) latest earthquake bulletin.

The quake was reported at the following intensities in the following areas:

Intensity IV - Ilijan, Batangas
Intensity III - Tagaytay City; Malate, Manila; Pto. Galera;
Alabang, Muntinlupa; Clark,Pampanga
Intensity II - Malolos, Bulacan
Intensity I - Nichols, Pasay

The above intensities are defined by the Philvolcs as:

Intensity I (Scarcely Perceptible) - Perceptible to people under favorable circumstances. Delicately balanced objects are disturbed slightly. Still Water in containers oscillates slowly.

Intensity II (Slightly Felt) - Felt by few individuals at rest indoors. Hanging objects swing slightly. Still Water in containers oscillates noticeably.

Intensity III (Weak) - Felt by many people indoors especially in upper floors of buildings. Vibration is felt like one passing of a light truck. Dizziness and nausea are experienced by some people. Hanging objects swing moderately. Still water in containers oscillates moderately.

Intensity IV (Moderately Strong) - Felt generally by people indoors and by some people outdoors. Light sleepers are awakened. Vibration is felt like a passing of heavy truck. Hanging objects swing considerably. Dinner, plates, glasses, windows and doors rattle. Floors and walls of wood framed buildings creak. Standing motor cars may rock slightly. Liquids in containers are slightly disturbed. Water in containers oscillate strongly. Rumbling sound may sometimes be heard.

There have been no immediate reports of damage from the quake.

The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire where volcanic and seismic activities are more frequent than in most areas of the world.

Weather Update of PAGASA on Typhoon 'Chedeng' as of 11 a.m. (May 23)

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html


May 26, 2011 5 am update is now available. Please head to:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-may-26-2011-update-from.html

***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 25, 2011 at 5 a.m.



***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 24, 2011 at 11:00 p.m


***Bagyong Chedeng Update from PAGASA, May 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.


Severe Weather Bulletin Number TWO

Tropical Cyclone Alert: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Monday, 23 May 2011

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 795 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 11.2°N, 133.8°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 15 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday morning: 540 kms East Northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar; Wednesday morning: 360 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes; Thursday morning: 265 km North Northeast of Virac, Cantanduanes or 250 km East of Casiguran, Aurora

No Public Storm Warning Signals Raised

This weather disturbance is expected not to directly affect any part of the country within the next 24 hrs.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.



***Weather Update from PAGASA: May 23, 2011, 5 a.m.

Severe Weather Bulletin Number ONE
Tropical Cyclone Alert: Severe Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Monday, 23 May 2011


The tropical storm East of Northern Mindanao has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named "CHEDENG".

Location of Center(as of 4:00 a.m.): 880 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 10.5°N, 134.7°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 13 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday morning:620 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar;
Wednesday morning: 390 km East Northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar or
510 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes; Thursday morning: 240 km East Northeast of Virac, Cantanduanes

No Public Storm Warning Signals Raised

This weather disturbance is expected not to directly affect any part of the country within the next 24 hrs.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.


***Weather Update from PAGASA: May 22, 2011, 5 p.m.

The weather update from PAGASA posted at 5:00 p.m. on May 22 says that Typhoon "Chedeng" which has an international name of "Songda" is now 20 kilometers nearer to Northern Mindanao since the last update at 10:00 a.m. It is now estimated to be 1,050 kilometers away from east of Region X.

A 1:00 a.m., May 23, 2011 satellite shot of Bagyong Chedeng | Source: PAGASA

The weather disturbance has a maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph. It is forecast to enter the Philippine area of responsibility Sunday night or Monday morning as it is moving at a rate of 11 kph.

PAGASA previously reported that Bagyong Chedeng will be affecting the Bicol Region.

Here's the said advisory from PAGASA:

At 4:00 p.m. today, Tropical Storm (SONGDA) estimated based on satellite and surface data at 1,050 km East of Northern Mindanao,(10.0°N, 136.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 11 kph.

Weather Update: 'Bagyong Chedeng' enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility

Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html

Bagyong Chedeng May 26, 2011 5 a.m. Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-may-26-2011-update-from.html

***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 25, 2011 at 5 a.m.



***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 24, 2011 at 11:00 p.m


***Bagyong Chedeng Update, May 24, 2011 at 11:00am


Severe Weather Bulletin Number FIVE

Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has slowed down as it moves in a West Northwest direction.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 490 km East of Borongan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 12.1°N, 130.5°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 13 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Wednesday morning:
390 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Thursday morning:
180 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or
360 km Southeast Casiguran, Aurora
Friday morning:
130 km Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or
220 km Southeast of Aparri, Cagayan

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)

Catanduanes
Camarines Sur
Albay
Sorsogon
Samar Provinces

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

TS "Chedeng" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and to watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.

***Bagyong Chedeng Update from PAGASA May 24, 2011, 5 a.m.

As of 2 a.m. on May 24, here's PAGASA's illustration of the track made by Bagyong Chedeng and its 72-hour predicted route:


Meanwhile, the weather bureau has issued its latest Tropical Storm bulletin. Here's what it contains:

Severe Weather Bulletin Number FOUR Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has intensified as it moved westward.

Location of Center (as of 4:00 a.m.): 540 km East of Borongan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 11.9°N, 130.8°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Wednesday morning:
330 km East of Virac, Catanduanes
Thursday morning:
210 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora
Thursday morning:
70 km North of Aparri, Cagayan

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)

Catanduanes
Sorsogon
Northern Samar
Eastern Samar

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

TS "Chedeng" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and to watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.

Bagyong Chedeng (international name: Songda) is the third tropical storm to have entered this year and the second typhoon for this month. Eighteen more are expected for this year as reported by ABS-CBN News quoting a PAGASA rep.

***Bagyong Chedeng Update from PAGASA, May 23, 2011 at 11:00 am

Bagyong Chedeng's May 23, 2011 11 a.m satellite shot | Source PAGASA

Severe Weather Bulletin Number TWO
Tropical Cyclone Alert: Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Monday, 23 May 2011

Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" has accelerated slightly as it continues to move in a West Northwest direction.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 795 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 11.2°N, 133.8°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 15 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday morning: 540 kms East Northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar; Wednesday morning: 360 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes; Thursday morning: 265 km North Northeast of Virac, Cantanduanes or 250 km East of Casiguran, Aurora

No Public Storm Warning Signals Raised

This weather disturbance is expected not to directly affect any part of the country within the next 24 hrs.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.


***Weather Update from PAGASA: May 23, 2011, 5 a.m.

Severe Weather Bulletin Number ONE
Tropical Cyclone Alert: Severe Tropical Storm "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Monday, 23 May 2011


The tropical storm East of Northern Mindanao has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named "CHEDENG".

Location of Center(as of 4:00 a.m.): 880 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Coordinates: 10.5°N, 134.7°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph

Movement: West Northwest at 13 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday morning:620 kms East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar;
Wednesday morning: 390 km East Northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar or
510 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes; Thursday morning: 240 km East Northeast of Virac, Cantanduanes

No Public Storm Warning Signals Raised

This weather disturbance is expected not to directly affect any part of the country within the next 24 hrs.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.


***Weather Update from PAGASA: May 22, 2011, 10:30 a.m.

According to the weather update issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 10:30 a.m. on May 22, "Bagyong Chedeng" (international name "Songda") is 1,070 kilometers away from east of Northern Mindanao and is moving at 11 kph West Northwest.

The typhoon is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Sunday night, or if not early morning on Monday.

PAGASA earlier announced that parts of Eastern Visayas will be affected by "Chedeng."

Here is the full text of PAGASA's weather advisory:

Weather Advisory No. 3
For: Tropical Storm (Songda)
Issued at 10:30 a.m., 22 May 2011

At 10:00 am Today, the Tropical Storm (Songda) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 1,070 km East of Northern Mindanao, (9.7°N, 136.8°E).with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph and gustiness of up to 90 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 11 kph.

This weather disturbance is still outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is expected to enter tonight or early tomorrow morning.

The next weather advisory or alert will be issued at 11 am tomorrow or earlier when this weather disturbance enters par.

Earthquake and 8 aftershocks jolt Isabela, Philippines

Earthquake in the Philippines on May 21, 2011 Update

An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude struck the northern Philippine province of Isabela at 9:08 p.m. on May 21st which was followed by 8 more earthquakes or aftershocks within 12 hours after the first quake. This is according to the Philippine Institute Volcanology and Seismology's (Phivolcs) earthquake bulletin.

The map shows the epicenter (red dot) of the quakes | Source: Phivolcs

The initial quake was felt at the following intensities in the following areas:

Intensity V - Ilagan, Isabela
Intensity IV- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Penablanca, Cagayan; Quirino Province; Tumawini, Isabela; Baler, Aurora
Intensity II - Baguio City; Tabuk, Kalinga

All the temblors were of tectonic origin with Ilagan, Isabela as a common epicenter.

Here are the time and magnitude of each aftershock:

21 May 2011 - 10:12 PM, Magnitude 3.4
21 May 2011 - 10:20 PM, Magnitude 2.4
22 May 2011 - 12:19 AM, Magnitude 2.1
22 May 2011 - 12:52 AM, Magnitude 2.3
22 May 2011 - 01:44 AM, Magnitude 3.3
22 May 2011 - 02:19 AM, Magnitude 2.3
22 May 2011 - 03:48 AM, Magnitude 2.6
22 May 2011 - 09:25 AM, Magnitude 2.4

Six more quakes jolted other Philippine provinces on May 21st.

There have been no reports of damage from the quakes as of present time.

Multiple earthquakes in one day is not unusual in the Philippines since it lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire where volcanic and seismic activities are more frequent.