TYPHOONS!

 
 Typhoon Erap
Devastates the country for two hours and then leaves.
Despite the entry of a new disturbance though,
it threatens to re-enter the Philippine area of responsibility.
 
 Typhoon Gloria
Continues to pummel the entire Philippines for nine hours now.
Gustiness rivals that of Typhoon Marcos in the ‘70s.
Initial damage to agriculture is estimated at P728 million.
Damage to infrastructure is unknown but initial reports say
reconstruction of Macapagal Boulevard alone has cost the government
P536 million. It was also able to sustain its strength after interacting with Typhoon Erap.
It is forecast to remain almost stationary.
 
 Typhoon Mar
Threatened to enter Philippine territory
but after seeing the vigilance of Filipinos,
it was forced to back out and gave way to Typhoon Noynoy.
 
 Typhoon Noynoy
Initially categorized as a tropical storm until weather specialists
observed a sudden rise in its gustiness and wind speed.
After being officially declared a typhoon, it now brings scattered rain showers
in Luzon including Metro Manila. Moderate to strong winds are expected
to blow toward the Visayas and Mindanao in the coming days.
[By the way, beware of typhoon Noynoy's thunder - it wouldn't shut up!]
 
 Typhoon Villar
Earlier forecast categorized it as a “super typhoon” maintaining strength in Luzon ,
Visayas, and Mindanao . Roads and road extensions were damaged – twice (double devastation).
But the entry of Typhoon Noynoy in Philippine territory has eclipsed its impact.
The rest of the country will remain cloudy though.
 
 Typhoon (Brother) Eddie:
A similarly-named typhoon entered the country in 2004 and threatened
to pour 5 million centimeters of rainwater in the entire country.
You know what happened. The typhoon was re-categorized as a drizzle.
 
 Typhoon Bayani
This weather disturbance was located at 14° 38′ 24″ North Northwest of Marikina City.
Weather experts refused to categorize it as a typhoon because its impact is localized.
It did, however attempt to pack maximum sustained winds similar to a tropical storm.
But latest satellite data revealed no sign of activity.
 
 Typhoon Gibo
It was nowhere near the Philippine area of responsibility until three hours
before PAGASA made its latest forecast. In fact, typhoon Bayani’s moderate winds
were already blowing east of the metro before Gibo made its presence felt
and officially entered Philippine territory. The weather bureau forecasts similarities
in the movements of typhoon Gibo and typhoon Gloria although both Gibo
and typhoon Noynoy originated approximately 10 miles east of Central Luzon .
 
 Typhoon Jejomar
Described by weather specialists as “stubborn” and territorial,” this typhoon
has recently threatened the whole country if not for some climatological developments.
What’s alarming is that people to tend to ignore Typhoon Jejomar’s ability to destroy.
It has remained stationary for 23 years (and counting).
 
 Typhoon JDV
No heavy rains. No lightning. No flooding. It’s all thunder and wind..
 
 Typhoon Loren & Typhoon Chiz
For the first time in local weather history, two typhoons entered the country
at the same time making landfall on the same area. The impact is moderate though,
without much damage, and both typhoons are expected to leave soon…
unless either of them interact with typhoon Erap.
 
 Typhoon Jamby
The hardest to predict among the weather disturbances.
Scattered raindrops will not completely wet an exposed surface
regardless of duration. But the public is advised to remain cautious of lightning.
Despite the rains, temperatures will remain high..
 
 Typhoon Ronnie (Puno)
No satellite or surface data was made available because…
“Tahimik lamang magtrabaho ang Typhoon Ronnie kaya maraming nagagawa (na damage).”