Tropical Storm "HAGUPIT" Updates, Before Entering The Philippine Area Of Pesponsibility

On Weather Update, the Tropical storm “HAGUPIT” will be expecting to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this coming Thursday.

“HAGUPIT”  which will be name Tropical storm “RUBY” once enter the PAR section. “HAGUPIT” which has a maximum wind of 75 KPH, gustiness of  90 KPH  and moving West North West at speed of 35 KPH.

Typhoon “HAGUPIT” will slightly slow its movement once it enter the PAR area. It will stay in Eastern Visayas till Sunday.


If Typhoon “HAGUPIT”, makes a landfall in the Philippines, it is expected to have a maximum wind of 150-175 KPH. Compare to Typhoon “YOLANDA” which has a maximum wind of 235 KPH.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA, warns the possibility of a storm surges that will measures up to 3 to 4 meters.

As of now Typhoon “HAGUPIT” has not yet affecting the weather system of the country.
But Northen Luzon will be experiencing scattered rainfalls because of cool northeast wind or "AMIHAN"

At Afternoon some parts of Luzon and Mindanao, will be expected to experience light to moderate rainfalls.

In Metro Manila, there is a low chance of rain.

source:GMA