Word from our Iloilo City Mayor regarding typhoon YOLANDA

Jed Patrick E. Mabilog

Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog and the Iloilo City Government have decided to cancel the holding of its annual christmas party for the year 2013. But instead we shall be donating the amount for the victims of typhoon Yolanda in the Province of Iloilo. Our Lord taught us to LOVE THY NEIGHBOR as good Christians. I am Iloilo. Proud to be Ilonggo.

TD ZORAIDA update as of 5am

Weather Bulletin Number FIVE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "ZORAIDA" Issued at 5:00 a.m., Tuesday 12 November 2013 Tropical Depression "ZORAIDA" is now moving closer to the Davao Area.  Location of Center: (as of 4:00 a.m.) 216 km Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur or at 192 km East of Davao City  Coordinates: 6.8°N, 127.5°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center  Movement: Forecast to move Northwest at 30 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Wednesday morning:123 km South Southwest of Iloilo City Thursday morning:517 km West of Coron, Palawan Thursday afternoon:expected to be outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 890 km West Northwest of Coron, Palawan
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Cuyo Island Northern Palawan The Calamian Group Siquijor Southern Cebu Bohol Negros Oriental Negros Occidental Antique Iloilo Guimaras  Dinagat Province Siargao Island Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur Davao Oriental Compostela Valley Davao del Norte Samal Island Bukidnon Misamis Oriental Misamis Occidental Lanao del Norte Lanao del Sur North Cotabato Camiguin Island Northern Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga del Sur
	Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Residents in low lying areas and near mountain slopes are adviced to be alert against possible flashfloods and landslides. Sea travel is risky over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.

TD ZORAIDA update as of 5pm

Weather Bulletin Number THREE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "ZORAIDA" Issued at 5:00 p.m., Monday 11 November 2013 Tropical Depression ""ZORAIDA"" has maintained its strength as it continues to move in a West Northwest direction.  Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.) 634 km Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur Coordinates: 5.8°N, 131.5°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center  Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 30 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday afternoon:in the vicinity of Agusan del Sur Wednesday afternoon:100 km Southwest of Coron, Palawan Thursday afternoon:810 km West of Ambulong, Batangas
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) None Siquijor Southern Cebu Bohol Negros Oriental Negros Occidental Southern Antique Iloilo Guimaras Dinagat Island Siargao Island Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur Davao Oriental Compostela Valley Davao del Norte Samal Island Bukidnon Misamis Oriental Camiguin Island
	Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Sea travel is risky over the Northern seaboard of Northern Luzon and the Eastern seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.

TD ZORAIDA update as of 11am

Aerial shots on the aftermath of Super Typhoon YOLANDA in the Province of Iloilo

[PHOTO] The following are the aerial shots on the aftermath of super typhoon '#YolandaPH' taken by Public Information and Community Affairs Office of the Province of #Iloilo in different parts of affected areas in Northern Iloilo. 
(PNA Iloilo Bureau photos courtesy by Jezza Nepomoceno) [05]

Typhoon YOLANDA tracking

Vicinity of Tapaz, Capiz

(2PM November 8, 2013) The eye of Typhoon “YOLANDA” was at the vicinity of Tapaz, Capiz (11.3°N, 122.4°E)

Operation Center at Iloilo City Hall Live @ GMA TV6 Iloilo

Typhoon YOLANDA as of 5am

Severe Weather Bulletin Number SIX Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "YOLANDA"(HAIYAN) Issued at 5:00 a.m., Friday, 08 November 2013 Typhoon "YOLANDA" has made landfall over Guiuan, Eastern Samar.  Location of Center: (as of 4:00 a.m.) 62 km Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar Coordinates: 10.8°N, 126.2°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 235 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 275 kph Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 39 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Saturday morning:240 km West Northwest of Coron, Palawan Saturday afternoon:720 km Northwest of Coron, Palawan or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 4 ( >185 kph winds may be expected in at least 12 hours) Masbate Ticao Island Southern Sorsogon Romblon Northern Samar Eastern Samar Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Biliran Northern Cebu Cebu City Bantayan Camotes Islands Northern Negros Occidental Capiz Aklan Antique Iloilo Guimaras Dinagat Province Signal No.3 (Winds of >100 to 185 kph may be expected in at least 18 hours) Rest of Sorsogon Burias Island Albay Marinduque Occidental Mindoro Oriental Mindoro Calamian Group of Islands  Rest of Negros Occidental Negros Oriental Rest of Cebu Bohol Surigao del Norte Siargao Island  Signal No. 2 (winds of >60 to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours) Catanduanes Camarines Sur Southern Quezon Laguna Batangas Rizal Metro Manila Cavite Bataan Lubang Islands Northern Palawan Puerto Princesa Siquijor  Camiguin Surigao Del Sur Agusan Del Norte Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Camarines Norte Rest of Quezon Polilio Island Bulacan Pampanga Zambales  None Misamis Oriental Agusan del Sur
	"YOLANDA", after hitting Guiuan ( Eastern Samar), is expected to traverse the provinces of Biliran, the Northern tip of Cebu, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Romblon, Semirara Island, the Southern part of Mindoro then Busuanga and will exit the Philippine landmass (on Saturday early morning) towards the West Philippine Sea. Estimated rainfall amount is from 10.0 - 30.0 mm per hour (Heavy - Intense) within the 400 km diameter of the Typhoon. Sea travel is risky over the seaboards of Northern Luzon and over the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signal #4, #3 and #2 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under signal #4, #3 and #2 are alerted against storm surges which may reach up to 7-meter wave height. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.

Typhoon YOLANDA as of 8pm

Severe Weather Bulletin Number FOUR-A (INTERMEDIATE) Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "YOLANDA"(HAIYAN) Issued at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 07 November 2013 Typhoon "YOLANDA" has accelerated and intensified slightly as it continues to threaten Eastern Visayas.  Location of Center: (as of 6:00 p.m.) 453 km Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar  Coordinates: 9.9°N, 129.7°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 225 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 260 kph Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 39 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Friday evening:55 km East of Coron, Palawan Saturday evening:1,032 km West of Manila or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 4 ( >185 kph winds may be expected in at least 12 hours) None Eastern Samar Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Biliran province extreme northern Cebu Bantayan island Capiz Aklan northern Antique None Signal No.3 (Winds of >100 to 185 kph may be expected in at least 18 hours) Masbate Ticao Island Sorsogon Romblon Calamian Group of Island Northern Samar rest of Antique Iloilo Guimaras northern Negros Occidental northern Negros Oriental northern Cebu including Cebu City Bohol Northern Samar Siargao Island Dinagat Province Signal No. 2 (winds of >60 to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours) Mindoro Provinces Marinduque Albay extreme northern Palawan Burias island rest of Negros Occidental rest of Negros Oriental Siquijor Rest of Cebu Camiguin Surigao Del Norte Surigao Del Sur Agusan Del Norte Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Metro Manila Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes southern Quezon Laguna Rizal Cavite Batangas Lubang Island Rest of Northern Palawan including Puerto Princesa None Misamis Oriental Agusan del Sur
	Yolanda, after hitting Guiuan or Abuyog, Leyte, is expected to traverse the provinces of Biliran, the Northern tip of Cebu, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Romblon, Semirara Island, the Southern part of Mindoro then Busuanga and will exit the Philippine landmass (on Saturday early morning) towards the West Philippine Sea. Estimated rainfall amount is from 10.0 - 30.0 mm per hour (Heavy - Intense) within the 600 km diameter of the Typhoon. Sea travel is risky over the seaboards of Northern Luzon and over the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signal #4, #3,#2 & #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under signal #3 and #2 are alerted against storm surges which may reach up to 7-meter wave height. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.

Typhoon YOLANDA as of 5pm

Severe Weather Bulletin Number FOUR Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "YOLANDA"(HAIYAN) Issued at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 07 November 2013 Typhoon "YOLANDA" has accelerated slightly and has maintained its strength as it continues to threaten Eastern Visayas.  Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.) 637 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur or 738 km Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar Coordinates: 8.9°N, 132.1°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 215 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 250 kph Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 30 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Friday afternoon:over the sea at 64 km Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar and expected to make landfall over Guiuan, Eastern Samar (9am to 10 am) Saturday afternoon:122 km West of Coron, Palawan Sunday afternoon:954 km West of Manila or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 4 ( >185 kph winds may be expected in at least 12 hours) None Eastern Samar Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Biliran island None Signal No.3 (Winds of >100 to 185 kph may be expected in at least 18 hours) None Northern Samar Masbate Northern Cebu Cebu City Bantayan island Siargao Island Dinagat Province Signal No. 2 (winds of >60 to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours) Romblon Sorsogon Albay Burias island Bohol Negros Occidental Negros Oriental Aklan Capiz Antique Rest of Cebu Iloilo Guimaras Camiguin Surigao Del Norte Surigao Del Sur Agusan Del Norte Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Mindoro Provinces Marinduque Northern Palawan Calamian Group of Island Southern Quezon Siquijor Misamis Oriental Agusan del Sur
	Yolanda, after hitting Guiuan or Abuyog, Leyte, is expected to traverse the provinces of Leyte, Biliran, Northern tip of Cebu, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Romblon, Semirara Island, Southern part of Mindoro then Busuanga and will exit the Philippine landmass (on Saturday early morning) towards the West Philippine Sea Estimated rainfall amount is from 10.0 - 30.0 mm per hour (Heavy - Intense) within the 600 km diameter of the Typhoon. Sea travel is risky over the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon and over the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signal #4, #3,#2 & #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under signal #3 and #2 are alerted against storm surges which may reach up to 7-meter wave height. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.

Suspension of offices & classes in all private & public effective 3pm today

Typhoon YOLANDA as of 11am

Severe Weather Bulletin Number THREE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "YOLANDA"(HAIYAN) Issued at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 07 November 2013 Typhoon "YOLANDA" has maintained its intensity as it threatens Eastern Visayas.  Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.) 637 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur or 738 km Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar Coordinates: 8.9°N, 132.1°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 215 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 250 kph Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 30 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Friday morning:over the sea at 64 km Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar and expected to make landfall over Guiuan, Eastern Samar (9am to 10 am) Saturday morning:122 km West of Coron, Palawan Sunday morning:954 km West of Manila or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No.3 (Winds of >100 to 185 kph may be expected in at least 18 hours) None Eastern Samar Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Siargao Island Dinagat Province Signal No. 2 (winds of >60 to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours) Sorsogon Masbate Ticao Island Northern Samar Biliran Province Bantayan Camotes Islands Northern Cebu Cebu City Bohol Surigao Del Norte Camiguin Surigao Del Sur Agusan Del Norte Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Albay Mindoro Provinces Burias Island Romblon Marinduque Calamian Group of Island Southern Quezon Aklan Capiz Iloilo Antique Guimaras Negros Occidental Negros Oriental Rest of Cebu Siquijor Misamis Oriental Agusan del Sur
	Yolanda, after hitting Guiuan, is expected to traverse the provinces of Leyte, Biliran, Northern tip of Cebu, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Romblon, Semirara Island, Southern part of Mindoro then Busuanga and will exit the Philippine landmass (Saturday Morning) towards the West Philippine Sea. Estimated rainfall amount is from 10.0 - 30.0 mm per hour (Heavy - Intense) within the 600 km diameter of the Typhoon. Sea travel is risky over the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon and over the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signal #3,#2 & #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under signal #3 and #2 are alerted against storm surges which may reach up to 7-meter wave height. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 PM today.

Suspension of classes this afternoon in all levels in both public and private schools and offices until 3PM today

Jed Patrick E. Mabilog

Suspension of classes this afternoon in all levels in both public and private schools in the city. Public and private offices will be closed early by 3PM today Thursday, Nov. 7.
The suspension of classes and offices is to give the public enough time to prepare for Typhoon Yolanda.
Classes and offices are also suspended on Friday, Nov. 8.
Please be guided accordingly. Thank you.

Typhoon YOLANDA as of 5am

Severe Weather Bulletin Number TWO Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "YOLANDA"(HAIYAN) Issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 07 November 2013 Typhoon "YOLANDA" has intensified further as it continues to move west northwest towards Eastern Visayas.  Location of Center: (as of 4:00 a.m.) 822 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur Coordinates: 8.4°N, 133.8°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 215 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 250 kph Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 30 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Friday morning:240 km East Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar Saturday morning:vicinity of Romblon Island Sunday morning:740 km West Northwest of Coron, Palawan.
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (winds of >60 to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours) None Eastern Samar Samar Southern Leyte Surigao Del Norte Siargao Island Dinagat Island Northern part of Surigao Del Sur Northern part of Agusan Del Norte Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Albay Sorsogon Ticao Island Burias Island Masbate Romblon Marinduque Southern Quezon Aklan Capiz Iloilo Antique Guimaras Negros Occidental and Oriental Cebu Camotes Island Bohol Siquijor Leyte Biliran Island Northern Samar Camaguin Misamis Oriental Rest of Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Rest of Surigao del Sur
	Estimated rainfall amount is from 10.0 - 30.0 mm per hour (Heavy - Intense) within the 600 km diameter of the Typhoon. Sea travel is risky over the eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.

Typhoon YOLANDA as of 11pm

Severe Weather Bulletin Number ONE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "YOLANDA"(HAIYAN) Issued at 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, 06 November 2013 The Typhoon East of Mindanao is about to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and will be named "YOLANDA".  Location of Center: (as of 10:00 p.m.) 1,110 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur Coordinates: 8.1°N, 135.5°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 30 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Thursday evening:423 km East Southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar Friday evening:55 km Southeast of Romblon Island Saturday evening:527 km West Northwest of Coron, Palawan
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) None Northern Samar Eastern Samar Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Biliran Island Camotes Island Surigao Del Norte Siargao Island Dinagat Island Surigao Del Sur Agusan Del Norte Northern part of Agusan Del Sur
	Estimated rainfall amount is from 10.0 - 30.0 mm per hour (Heavy - Intense) within the 600 km diameter of the Typhoon. Sea travel is risky over the eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 AM tomorrow.

Climate tomorrow at Iloilo City (as of 3pm)

TS HAIYAN (International Name) weather update as of 5pm

According to AccuWeather.com

TS HAIYAN (International Name) weather update from PAGASA

Panahon.TV

At 4:00AM today, the eye of Typhoon w/ international name #Haiyan was located at 1, 560 KM East of Mindanao with max. winds of 120 kph and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is forecast to move West at 30 kph.

Typhoon Haiyan is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday morning and will possibly make landfall in Eastern Visayas on Friday.

TS HAIYAN (International Name) weather update

Wilma has weakened into a Low Pressure Area (LPA)

WEATHER TONIGHT: Wilma has weakened into a Low Pressure Area.

LOCATION OF EYE CENTER: At 2:00 PM today, the center of the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 32 km Southeast of Tagbilaran City (9.5°N, 124.1°E).

Tropical Depression WILMA as of 5:00am

Severe Weather Bulletin Number ONE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "WILMA" Issued at 6:45 a.m., Monday, 04 November 2013 The Low Pressure Area (LPA) East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named "WILMA".  Location of Center: (as of 5:00 a.m.) 180 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur Coordinates: 8.5°N, 128.0°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center  Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Tuesday morning:60 East of Dumaguete City Wednesday morning:80 km East of Puerto Princesa City Thursday morning:350 km West of Puerto Princesa City
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Dinagat Island Surigao Del Norte Siargao Island Surigao Del Sur Agusan Del Norte Agusan Del Sur Misamis Oriental Camiguin None None
	Estimated rainfall amount is from 5.0 - 15.0 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.