Sunday, July 31, 2011

Bagyong Lando Updates | PAGASA Weather Forecast

Bagyong Lando (Tropical Depression Lando) has developed from the active Low Pressure Area prevailing Ilocos Sur the past hours, the PAGASA said Sunday evening.

August 1 Update: As of 2 p.m., Bagyong Lando is no longer a tropical depression. It has weakened into a low pressure area, the PAGASA said.

Satellite shot of Bagyong Lando (West Philippine Sea) and Bagyong Kabayan (Pacific Ocean) as of 9 p.m. July 31, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to the latest bulletin from PAGASA, Bagyong Lando was estimated based on
radar, satellite and surface data at 220 kms West of Dagupan City (16.0°N, 118.0°E) at 6 p.m. It is packing maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and is forecast to move slowly in a Northwest direction.

Tropical Depression Lando is expected to intensify further the southwest monsoon and to bring scattered to widespread rains over Luzon and Visayas particularly the western section.

Meanwhile, Bagyong Kabayan (Typhoon Kabayan) is still inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Read the PAGASA bulletin about Kabayan HERE.