The Philippines is preparing for the impact of “Amang,” the first major weather disturbance to hit the country this 2023. Stay tuned to this page to get the latest updates on the situation.
LPA develops into TD ‘Amang’
April 11, 2023 – 6:32 a.m.
Tropical Depression Amang as of 6 a.m. | Pagasa
The low pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Catanduanes has developed into Tropical Depression “Amang” at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
In its latest weather update issued at 5 a.m., the center of TD “Amang” was estimated, based on all available data, at 495 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes.
TD Amang brings maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It is moving west northwestward at 20 km/h.
Read the full story
#AmangPH to bring cloudy skies, rains to Cebu
April 11, 2023 – 9:57 a.m.
The first major weather disturbance to enter the country may not hit Cebu but its troughs or extensions may bring damp weather, the state weather bureau said.
As of 2 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, the low-pressure area (LPA) first spotted east of Mindanao has intensified into a tropical depression.
The tropical depression was named Amang, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration in Mactan (Pagasa-Mactan) said.
Read the full story
#AmangPH: Signal no. 1 raised in some parts of the Visayas
April 11, 2023 – 12:09 p.m.
Tropical Cyclone wind signal no. 1 was raised in some areas in Eastern Visayas as Tropical Depression #AmangPH accelerates while moving westward towards the coast of Catanduanes, according to the latest bulletin from Pagasa.
As of 10 a.m., the location of the center of the tropical depression is at 270 kiloemeters East of Virac, Catanduanes. It brings maximum sustained winds of 55 km/hour near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h.
Read the full story
TD Amang accelerates toward Catanduanes; more areas under Signal No. 1
April 11, 2023 – 2:47 p.m.
More provinces were placed under Signal No. 1 on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Amang increased its speed toward Catanduanes, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau noted that Amang – the Philippines’ first tropical cyclone for 2023 – was last located 270 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, moving westward at 30 kilometers per hour (kph).
Read the full story
LOOK: Here’s what to prepare before a typhoon
April 11, 2023 – 3:10 p.m.
IT PAYS TO BE READY! 📷
Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe before a typhoon. #AmangPH #CDNDigital pic.twitter.com/8PK50dQqb3
— CDN Digital (@cebudailynews) April 11, 2023
UPDATE: Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals as of 5 p.m.
April 11, 2023 – 5:38 p.m.
[WEATHER UPDATE] As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised in parts of Luzon and Visayas due to Tropical Depression #AmangPH #CDNDigital pic.twitter.com/ObytVHIx5F
— CDN Digital (@cebudailynews) April 11, 2023
LIST: Ports cancel sea trips due to Tropical Depression Amang
April 11, 2023 – 7:30 p.m.
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Tuesday afternoon suspended several trips in various seaports due to the Tropical Depression Amang.
Amang, which developed into a tropical depression early Tuesday morning, maintains its strength as it heads toward the northern coast of Catanduanes, according to the state weather bureau.
TD ‘Amang’ slows down over Lagonoy Gulf
April 12, 2023 – 6:29 a.m.
As of 4 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, the center of Tropical Depression “AMANG” was estimated based on all available data over the coastal waters of San Andres, Catanduanes.
It has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 60 km/h, and central pressure of 1006 hPa.
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT:
TCWS No. 1
Luzon
Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Ticao Island, Burias Island, the eastern portion of Laguna (San Pablo City, Rizal, Nagcarlan, Pila, Liliw, Magdalena, Majayjay, Luisiana, Cavinti, Pagsanjan, Santa Cruz, Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Famy, Santa Maria, Mabitac), Aurora, Quezon, and the eastern portion of Rizal (Tanay, Pililla, Jala-Jala).
Cebu gets fair weather as Amang may weaken to LPA
April 12, 2023 – 10:20 a.m.
Pagasa in Mactan announced that Cebu will have generally fair weather, with chances of scattered rainshowers and localized thunderstorms on Wednesday.
Except for Aklan, Capiz, Antique, Northern Samar, and Palawan, the rest of the Visayas region will expect sunny skies, said Jhomer Eclarino, weather specialist of Pagasa-Mactan.
April 12, 2023 – 12:14 p.m.
TD #AmangPH maintains strength and is now over Lagonoy Gulf.
The location of the center as of 10 a.m. is estimated over the coastal waters of Caramoan, Camarines Sur.
TD Amang has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 55 km/h, and central pressure of 1004 hPa. It is heading northwestward slowly, according to Pagasa’s 11 a.m. bulletin.
April 13, 2023: 7:08 a.m.
Amang expected to weaken into LPA on Thursday
Tropical depression Amang is forecast to weaken into a low pressure area within the day as it moves over Camarines Norte towards Lamon Bay, Polillo Islands, and the northern portion of mainland Quezon.
The location of the center as of 4 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023, was estimated to be in the vicinity of Vinzons, Camarines Norte.