01 October 2011

UPDATE 2: Typhoon Quiel continues to move away from RP

Typhoon "QUIEL" is still over the West Philippine Sea and continues to move away from the country, according to PAGASA.

Laoag, baguio and Olongapo areas are still experiencing gusty winds. These are the areas still under Signal number 1 with 45-60 kph winds:





  • Ilocos Sur
  • La Union
  • Zambales 
  • Pangasinan


Here is the latest PAGASA update as of:

At 4:00 am today,the eye of Typhoon "QUIEL" was located based on satellite and surface data at 200 km West of Baguio City (16.4°N 118.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is forecast to move West at 20 kph. Meanwhile, a low pressure area (LPA) was estimated at 700 km East of Visayas (11.0°N 133.0°E).

Source: http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph

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