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DOST notes vital role of Sierra Madre in weakening typhoon winds

By Brian Campued Every time a tropical cyclone (TC) enters the Philippine area of responsibility and heads toward Luzon, social media becomes abuzz about Sierra Madre’s role in protecting the mainland from...

‘Uwan’ weakens into severe tropical storm outside PAR —PAGASA

By Brian Campued After barreling Luzon on Sunday and Monday, Tropical Cyclone Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) continues to weaken and is now a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...

Uwan reduces speed, strength ahead of imminent PAR exit

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Typhoon Uwan reduced its speed and strength as it continued to hover over the West Philippine Sea away from Ilocos Region, according to the agency’s 5:00 p.m. bulletin. Uwan...

Uwan weakens after landfall as it nears PAR exit

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Typhoon Uwan has greatly weakened after traversing the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon from Sunday night to Monday morning, according to the agency’s 11:00 a.m. bulletin. Uwan (international name:...

Uwan maintains strength as it nears Aurora; landfall expected in 12 hours—PAGASA

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Super Typhoon Uwan continues to move towards Aurora and Polillo Islands, as it continues to pose life-threatening conditions over Camarines Norte, according to the agency’s 5:00 p.m. bulletin. Uwan...

Wind Signal No. 5 and 4 up in Northern, Central Luzon as ‘Uwan’ nears landfall

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Super Typhoon Uwan continues to move towards Central Luzon as it intensifies over the waters of Bicol Region, according to the agency’s 11:00 a.m. bulletin. Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong)...

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