Ayuda Foundation steps up to help cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 03:16:00 +0100kuam (en)

Posted: While Guam was barely grazed by Tropical Storm Bavi earlier this week, our neighbors in the Pacific weren't so fortunate. Vanuatu, an archipelago with 260,000 people spread over 65 islands, was devastated by Cyclone Pam last weekend. Seven deaths have been confirmed and numerous missing,....

Meteorologist Explains Interaction Between Cyclone Pam, Bavi

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:30:00 +0100pidp (en)

South Pacific cyclone helped create tropical storm in the north. By Jasmine Stole. HAGÅTÑA, Guam (Marianas Variety, March 18, 2015) – Had it not been for Cyclone Pam, Guam and the Mariana Islands might not have ever experienced Tropical Storm Bavi , according to meteorologists.

Kiribati: Pacific: Kiribati, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea - Information Bulletin n° 1

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:24:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

This bulletin is being issued for information only, and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The National Societies of Kiribati, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), are monitoring the situation closely.

Montpellier : relever le défi de l'agriculture climato-intelligente

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:42:00 +0100midilibre (fr)

Le Languedoc-Roussillon n'est pas le Vanuatu dévasté par un typhon. "Cet état, symbole du dérèglement climatique, en bavera plus que Palavas même si ça risque de ne pas être drôle non plus à Palavas dans quelques années", prévient néanmoins Christian Dupraz, de l'Inra Montpellier.

Red Cross: People in Vanuatu 'desperate' for food, water and shelter Aid workers have been confronted with scenes of destruction as they reach remote areas of storm-ravaged Vanuatu. DW speaks to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on what people need most.

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 01:54:00 +0100deutschewelle-en (en)

DW: How would you describe the level of devastation in the archipelago after Cyclone Pam? Aurélia Balpe and Ismael Lara: In the past few days, thousands of people in nine Pacific Nations have been impacted by four serious tropical storms. Vanuatu suffered the worst when Cyclone Pam - a category 5....

Twin cyclones: Cyclone Pam’s impact on Bavi

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 20:05:00 +0100marianasvariety (en)

HAGÅTÑA — Had it not been for​ Cyclone Pam, Guam and the Mariana Islands might not have ever experienced Tropical Storm Bavi , according to meteorologists. “If there were no Pam there’d have been no Bavi,” said Derek Williams, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service operating out of Tiyan.

Twin cyclones: Pam’s complicated interaction with Bavi

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 18:35:00 +0100marianasvariety-guam (en)

HAD it not been for Cyclone Pam, Guam and the Mariana Islands might not have ever known Tropical Storm Bavi , according to meteorologists. “If there was no Pam there’d have been no Bavi,” said Derek Williams, meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Tiyan.

Four babies born in hospital during Tropical Storm Bavi

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 18:35:00 +0100marianasvariety-guam (en)

FOUR babies were born Sunday at Guam Memorial Hospital as Tropical Storm Bavi moved across the Mariana Islands bringing winds of 45 miles per hour and higher. According to June Perez, GMH public information officer, the babies were born to mothers who were at the hospital prior to the declaration of Condition of Readiness 1.

Morning is the time for powerful lightning

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 12:26:00 +0100phys (en)

28 minutes ago Powerful morning lightning to ground strokes can average 30,000 amps, says Dr. Themis Chronis. Wherever you are, if it's 8 a.m. it's time for the kids to be in school, time perhaps for a second cup of coffee, and time for the most powerful lightning strokes of the day. Not the largest number of flashes, just the most powerful.

CNMI Cleans Up After Tropical Storm Bavi, Guam Largely Spared

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 01:59:00 +0100pidp (en)

Downed trees, power outages, scattered debris throughout Commonwealth. By Ferdie De La Torre. SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, March 17, 2015) – Tropical Storm Bavi weakened as it moved farther west from the CNMI yesterday. Aside from a barrage of fallen trees, it spared Rota from major damage when....

Typhoon Betty hits East Luzon today 8 hours ago

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 01:42:00 +0100manilastandardtoday (en)

AFTER Super Cyclone “Pam” devastated Vanuatu, Tropical Storm “ Bavi ” remained outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday, but threatened to enter the country Tuesday morning although it had weakened and was apparently changing movement, according to the weather bureau.

Tropical storm impact minimal

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:18:00 +0100guampdn (en)

Guam emerged relatively unscathed from the effects of Tropical Storm Bavi , which passed over Guam Sunday night. The National Weather Service recorded wind gusts of 48 mph in Guam and close to three-quarters of an inch of rain as of yesterday morning, according to meteorologist Derek Williams.

Vanuatu : scènes apocalyptiques après le cyclone Pam

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:14:00 +0100lesafriques (fr)

Le typhon Pam, qui vient de frapper les îles pacifiques isolées, essentiellement Vanuatu, a laissé un pays exsangue. Face à un Etat détruit à plus de 90%, le président Baldwin Lonsdale a lancé un appel à l’aide internationale. En l’espace d’un week-end, des îles du Pacifique passent d’un état de paradis à enfer.

JTWC: Summer storm 'Bavi' may hit Metro Manila

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:18:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Tropical storm Bavi may directly hit Metro Manila and nearby provinces this weekend, the US Navy and Air Force's Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) said Monday. The Hawaii-based agency, its latest advisory on the tropical cyclone, showed Bavi most likely making landfall in the eastern....

Vanuatu: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (10 - 16 Mar 2015)

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:00:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

VANUATU. On 13 Mar, Tropical Cyclone Pam made landfall as an extremely powerful category 5 cyclone. Preliminary reports indicate that 90 percent of the structures on Efate, the most populous island, are damaged or destroyed. All commercial flights in and out of Port Villa, the capital, are currently grounded, with only military flights landing.

Now that Bavi's no longer a threat, what's next?

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 07:43:00 +0100kuam (en)

While this time of the year is typically dry season, Guam got an unexpected surprise with Tropical Storm Bavi over the weekend. Bavi made its closest approach late Sunday evening and eventually moved west of Guam. It made a brief visit over the weekend, but Tropical Storm Bavi is no longer a threat to the island.

Storm 'Bavi' to enter PAR on Tuesday

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 06:28:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA Tropical storm '' Bavi '' is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, state weather bureau PAGASA said. PAGASA weather forecater Benison Estareja said Bavi is set to enter PAR tomorrow, but is not expected to affect any part of the country in the next 48 hours. As of 4 a.

Bavi sidesteps Guam

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 18:27:00 +0100marianasvariety-guam (en)

Saipan, Tinian get hit; experience power failure FOR most of yesterday, Tropical Storm Bavi moved west-northwest at a moderate 16 mph toward the Mariana Islands, but around 7 p.m. last night National Weather Service forecasters reported the storm had sped up and was moving at about 23 mph. As of 8 p.

Airlines cancel, delay Guam flights due to Bavi

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 18:27:00 +0100marianasvariety-guam (en)

DOZENS of inbound and outbound flights were canceled yesterday and several were delayed for today because of Tropical Storm Bavi . Airlines began canceling flights yesterday after a typhoon watch, which was later downgraded to a tropical storm watch, was issued for the island.

Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike the Northern Mariana Islands at about 08:00 GMT on 15 March.

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:44:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike the Northern Mariana Islands at about 08:00 GMT on 15 March. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 14.

Weakened Tropical Storm Bavi moves into Guam, Marianas

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:38:00 +0100washtimes (en)

HAGATNA, Guam (AP) - A tropical storm packing steady rains and gusty winds moved into Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands Sunday, after forecasters cancelled a typhoon watch for the area. By Sunday evening, Tropical Storm Bavi had dropped a half an inch of rain on Guam and 1.

Guam and CNMI prepare for storm

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 08:35:00 +0100rnzi (en)

Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are preparing for a tropical storm expected to arrive by Monday morning. Tropical Storm Bavi is tracking west-northwest and is expected to track closer to Rota and slightly north of Guam overnight Sunday. Stars & Stripes reports that Guam, Rota, Tinian and....

Weakened Tropical Storm Bavi heads for Guam, Marianas

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 07:41:00 +0100timesofindia (en)

HAGATNA, Guam : Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are preparing for the arrival of a tropical storm this weekend but forecasters have cancelled a typhoon watch for the area. The National Weather Service says Tropical Storm Bavi was 325 miles east of Guam and 280 miles east-southeast of Saipan on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Bavi to enter PH Tuesday

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 05:11:00 +0100sunstar (en)

MANILA -- The tropical storm hovering over the Pacific Ocean is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported on Sunday. In its 11 a.m.

Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike the Northern Mariana Islands at about 09:00 GMT on 15 March.

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 04:39:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike the Northern Mariana Islands at about 09:00 GMT on 15 March. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 14.

PAGASA monitoring tropical storm outside PAR

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 04:39:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring a tropical storm that is still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Tropical storm " Bavi " is located east of Northern Mindanao and is still too far to affect any part of the country.

Weakened Tropical Storm Bavi heads for Guam, Marianas

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 03:07:00 +0100nzherald (en)

HAGATNA, Guam (AP) " Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands were preparing for the arrival of a tropical storm on Sunday but forecasters cancelled a typhoon watch for the area. Tropical Storm Bavi was 265 miles east of Guam and 220 miles east-southeast of Saipan, The National Weather Service said.

United cancels afternoon flights because of storm

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 01:35:00 +0100kuam (en)

United Airlines has cancelled all afternoon flights scheduled to arrive at or depart from Guam on Mar. 15, 2015 due to Typhoon Bavi . The last departure from Guam will be UA196 (Guam to Tokyo/Narita) departing Guam at 12:40 p.m. today. In addition Cape Air/ United Express has also cancelled all....

United, Cape Air cancel flights

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 00:56:00 +0100marianasvariety (en)

(Press Release) — United Airlines has canceled all afternoon flights scheduled to arrive at or depart from Guam on Sunday, March 15, due to Typhoon Bavi . The last departure from Guam will be UA196 (Guam to Tokyo/Narita) departing Guam at 12:40 p.m. Sunday.

Typhoon Watch cancelled, Bavi weakens slightly

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 00:28:00 +0100kuam (en)

The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Guam additionally Tropical Storm Bavi has weakened slightly . According to the NWS tropical storm force winds of 39 miles per hour or greater are expected from late this afternoon through early Monday morning.

Guam braces for storm: Bavi could bring typhoon conditions by this afternoon

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 18:06:00 +0100guampdn (en)

A tropical storm heading toward the Mariana Islands maintained its westward course yesterday with Guam directly in its sights. According to the National Weather Service, typhoon conditions are possible beginning this afternoon through tomorrow morning. As of 7 p.m.

Typhoon Watch remains for Guam

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 14:39:00 +0100kuam (en)

According to the 10:30pm advisory from the National Weather Service Guam remains under a #Typhoon Watch while #Rota, #Tinian, and #Saipan are under a Tropical Storm Warning. Tropical Storm # Bavi is moving west-northwest at 21mph and packing 60mph winds.

Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike the Northern Mariana Islands at about 06:00 GMT on 15 March.

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 10:45:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike the Northern Mariana Islands at about 06:00 GMT on 15 March. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 14.

Bavi continues trek towards Marianas

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 10:06:00 +0100kuam (en)

According to the latest advisory from the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Bavi is continuing to move toward the Marianas. As of 5:00pm Saturday the storm was located about 535 miles east of Guam . The storm is moving west-northwest at 23 miles per hour and packing winds of 50 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm Bavi heading for Guam, Northern Marianas

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 07:17:00 +0100sunstar (en)

HAGATNA, Guam — Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are preparing for a major storm that may become a typhoon. Tropical Storm Bavi was expected to make its closest approach between Sunday night and Monday morning, the Guam newspaper Pacific Daily News ( ) reported. http://bit.

Condition of Readiness 2 expected Sunday morning

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 05:34:00 +0100kuam (en)

As the Government of Guam and the military prepare for Tropical Storm Bavi 's approach to the Marianas, the Joint Information Center highly recommends for island residents to use this time to prepare for deteriorating weather conditions. Governor Calvo and Rear Adm.

Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike the Northern Mariana Islands at about 12:00 GMT on 15 March.

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 04:35:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike the Northern Mariana Islands at about 12:00 GMT on 15 March. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 13.

NWS Issues Additional Advisories

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 04:04:00 +0100kuam (en)

Aside from a typhoon watch issued for Guam there are a couple of other advisories that have been issued by the National Weather Service. A small craft advisory is currently in effect until 6:00pm Saturday. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid travel by boat during this time.

Tropical storm Bavi heading for Guam, Northern Marianas

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 03:33:00 +0100Hindu (en)

Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are preparing for a major storm that may become a typhoon. Tropical Storm Bavi was expected to make its closest approach between Sunday night and Monday morning, the Guam newspaper Pacific Daily News reported. The storm was located 1335.

Tropical storm Bavi heading for Guam, Northern Marianas

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 03:30:00 +0100thehindu (en)

Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are preparing for a major storm that may become a typhoon. Tropical Storm Bavi was expected to make its closest approach between Sunday night and Monday morning, the Guam newspaper Pacific Daily News reported. The storm was located 1335.

This Thing Called MJO Is Spitting Out Nasty Weather Across Globe

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 01:08:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Four tropical systems are careening through the basin. Cyclones Nathan and Olwyn are bracketing Australia, Tropical Storm Bavi is headed toward Guam and Cyclone Pam, just to the east of Vanuatu, is on its way to becoming one of the largest systems to form in the South Pacific.

Typhoon watch remains in effect for Guam

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:31:00 +0100guampdn (en)

A typhoon watch remains in effect for Guam , Rota, Tinian and Saipan. Typhoon force winds of 75 mph or more are possible Sunday night through Monday morning, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. As of 8 a.m., the system was located 830 miles east of Guam and moving at 16 mph.

Tropical Storm Bavi heading for Guam, Northern Marianas

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:11:00 +0100nzherald (en)

HAGATNA, Guam (AP) " Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are preparing for a major storm that may become a typhoon. Tropical Storm Bavi was expected to make its closest approach between Sunday night and Monday morning, the Guam newspaper Pacific Daily News (http://bit.ly/1FZFQtt ) reported.

Bavi weakened slightly

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 23:20:00 +0100kuam (en)

According to the National Weather Service 8:00am Saturday Advisory, Tropical Storm Bavi has weakened slightly. However, Guam , Rota, Tinian and Saipan remain in Condition of Readiness 3 and under a Typhoon Watch. Bavi is currently about 830 miles East of Guam. Maximum sustained winds are 50mph. The storm is moving West-NW at 16mph.

Pacifique : quatre cyclones dans la zone

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:17:00 +0100ladepeche-pf (fr)

Pam n’est pas le seul cyclone à être présent dans la zone du Pacifique : au total, ce sont pas moins de quatre phénomènes qui sévissent cette semaine. Plus au Nord dans le Pacifique, non loin de Kiribati et des îles Marshall, le cyclone tropical Bavi a aussi causé des dégâts.

How Storm Bavi may affect Philippines

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:38:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

Watch more shows on or TFC.tv Tropical Storm Bavi could intensify into a typhoon and enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Wednesday next week.

Island prepares for Bavi: Track puts Guam in crosshairs

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:30:00 +0100guampdn (en)

Government of Guam agencies yesterday began preparations for Tropical Storm Bavi as it makes its way toward the island. The storm has the potential to become a typhoon. As of 7 p.m. yesterday, the storm was located 1,030 miles east-southeast of Guam, according to the National Weather Service.

COR 3 declared for Guam

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:24:00 +0100marianasvariety-guam (en)

Typhoon watch issued GOV. Eddie Calvo and Rear Adm. Babette Bolivar jointly declared Guam in Condition of Readiness 3, alerting residents that damaging winds from an impending weather system is expected over the next 48 hours. COR 3 was declared at 5 p.m.

Bavi beginning to strengthen

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 15:01:00 +0100kuam (en)

According to the 11:00pm advisory from the National Weather Service Tropical Storm Bavi is beginning to strengthen. Guam is currently in Condition of Readiness 3 and under a Typhoon Watch. Bavi is currently 985 miles E-SE of Guam. Maximum sustained winds are 50mph. The tropical storm is moving west at 14mph.

Bavi passing north of Pohnpei

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:30:00 +0100kuam (en)

According to the latest advisory from the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Bavi is now passing north of Pohnpei. A Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Guam , ?#?Rota?, ?#?Tinian? and ?#?Saipan?. This means that winds of 73mph or possible within the next 24 hours. Bavi is currently 1030 miles E-SE of ?#?Guam?.

Vanuatu: IOM Teams Respond as Typhoon Pam Smashes Remote Pacific Islands

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:29:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Vanuatu - As a massive typhoon bears down on the tiny Pacific nation of Vanuatu, IOM has joined the emergency team set up to respond in case of a severe disaster. Typhoon Pam, one of four major weather systems in the Pacific, has developed into a Category 5 storm, packing winds of over 250 kilometers per hour.

IOM Teams Respond as Typhoon Pam Smashes Remote Pacific Islands

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:51:00 +0100iom (en)

Vanuatu - As a massive typhoon bears down on the tiny Pacific nation of Vanuatu, IOM has joined the emergency team set up to respond in case of a severe disaster. Typhoon Pam, one of four major weather systems in the Pacific, has developed into a Category 5 storm, packing winds of over 250 kilometers per hour.

Approaching cyclone may become typhoon, enter PAR by Wednesday

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:37:00 +0100gmanews (en)

A tropical cyclone approaching from the east is likely to intensify into a typhoon and enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next Wednesday, state weather agency PAGASA said. PAGASA said " Bavi " was estimated at 3,760 km east of Northern Mindanao as of 4 p.m. Friday.

Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike Guam at about 14:00 GMT on 15 March.

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:47:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike Guam at about 14:00 GMT on 15 March. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 13.

Guam declared in Condition of Readiness 3

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 08:57:00 +0100kuam (en)

As of 5pm Friday the National Weather Service issued a Typhoon Watch for Guam due to Tropical Storm Bavi . As well, Governor Eddie Calvo and commander of Joint Region Marianas Rear Admiral Babette Bolivar declared Guam in Condition of Readiness 3 , NWS warning coordinator, , "It's predicted to be....

Tropical Storm Bavi expected to enter PAR on Tuesday

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:56:00 +0100sunstar (en)

MANILA -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) continues to monitor the tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), which has a high chance to enter the country Tuesday (March 17, 2015).

Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike Guam at about 12:00 GMT on 15 March.

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 04:35:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike Guam at about 12:00 GMT on 15 March. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 13.

PAGASA keeps eye on storm, says it may strengthen

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 02:59:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA Although summer should begin soon, state weather bureau PAGASA is keeping watch on a tropical storm that could enter the Philippines on March 18 as a typhoon. In a radio interview over DZMM, PAGASA weather forecaster Benison Estareja said the storm with international name “ Bavi ” may enter the....

The weather's gone bonkers, everywhere

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 01:52:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

Four tropical systems are careening through the basin. Cyclones Nathan and Olwyn are bracketing Australia, Tropical Storm Bavi is headed toward Guam and Cyclone Pam, just to the east of Vanuatu, is on its way to becoming one of the largest systems to form in the South Pacific.

Tropical Storm Bavi approaching Rota

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:44:00 +0100marianasvariety (en)

ROTA Mayor Efraim M. Atalig says he is closely monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Bavi (03W) which formed near the Marshall Islands yesterday morning. “My office is closely coordinating with the Office of Homeland Security and Management Office, and our resources are up and ready,” Atalig told Variety.

Weather Gang: Tropical Cyclone Pam in South Pacific close to category 5 as it nears Vanuatu

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:00:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

Tropical Cyclone Pam is strengthening as it tracks just east of the islands of Vanuatu, threatening the island that is home to the capital with winds up to 100 mph. Pam is a frightfully large and intense tropical cyclone, with sustained winds of 155 mph and gusts up to 190 mph on Thursday —....

Tropical Storm Bavi is expected on Guam Sunday

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:22:00 +0100marianasvariety-guam (en)

THE National Weather Service is monitoring Tropical Storm Bavi as it moves west across Micronesia. The storm is expected to develop into a typhoon over the weekend, according to an afternoon NWS weather statement. At 4 p.m. yesterday, the center of Bavi was located 1,480 miles east-southeast of Guam and moving west-northwest at 9 miles per hour.

Weather Service: Prepare for Tropical Storm Bavi

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:17:00 +0100guampdn (en)

Tropical Storm Bavi is expected to gradually intensify and could become a typhoon over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Paul Stanko, senior forecaster at the weather service, said the island should see higher wind speeds within the next few days before the storm makes its....

Summer cyclone Bavi brewing, moving to Philippines

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:52:00 +0100abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - A tropical cyclone has formed in the western Pacific and could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Tuesday next week, international weather agencies said Thursday. Tropical Storm Bavi is moving west from the Marshall Islands toward Guam and the Philippines, the US National Weather Service said.

Regional storm could bring high winds, rain

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 08:08:00 +0100kuam (en)

The National Weather Service is keeping a close eye on and so are we here at KUAM. Tropical Storm Bavi Currently the tropical storm is moving through the Western Marshall Islands. It is currently located about 1,500 miles east-southeast of Guam and moving west at 8 miles per hour.

Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike the Northern Mariana Islands at about 20:00 GMT on 15 March.

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 04:23:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Bavi is forecast to strike the Northern Mariana Islands at about 20:00 GMT on 15 March. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 13.

I M Ready : Approaching cyclone now a tropical storm, may enter PAR March 17

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:11:00 +0100gmanews (en)

A cyclone approaching from the east has intensified into a tropical storm and could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility next week. GMA News' I M Ready said the tropical storm, with international code name Bavi , is over the Pacific Ocean as of Thursday.

DPWH set to start CDO infra projects

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 17:12:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to implement P2.3-billion worth of projects in Cagayan de Oro City under the 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the agency said on Wednesday. DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said the amount will be used to fund a total of 66 infrastructure....

‘Stronger’ storms feared as dry spell forecast in Philippines

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 13:51:00 +0100nst (en)

MANILA: The disaster-haunted Philippines is likely to be hit by stronger typhoons this year as warming ocean surfaces contribute to a dry spell, the state weather service warned Wednesday. The Asian archipelago, whipped by about 20 typhoons and storms each year, is now in the grips of the “El Nino”....

No 'extensive' drought for the next six months

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:10:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

HEAD of the Climate Branch of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Jeffrey Spooner, says the island should not find itself in the tormenting throes of a drought this year, at least not for the next six months. Speaking with journalists during this week's Jamaica Observer Monday Exchange at the....