Tropical Cyclone “Doksuri” (Egay) intensifies near the Philippines, forecast track takes it toward Taiwan and mainland China

Tropical Cyclone “Doksuri” (Egay) intensifies near the Philippines, forecast track takes it toward Taiwan and mainland China

Tropical Cyclone “Doksuri” — known as Egay in the Philippines — formed on July 21, 2023, as the 5th named storm of the 2023 Pacific typhoon season. The storm is currently located east of the Philippines, heading WNW toward Taiwan while intensifying. Landfall in Taiwan is expected on July 27 and in China on July 28 (UTC).

Destructive tornado strikes San Fernando, Philippines

Destructive tornado strikes San Fernando, Philippines

A destructive tornado swept through two villages in Bacolor town, near San Fernando in Pampanga, Philippines, at approximately 17:30 LT on June 22, 2023, causing significant damage and injuring one person. This is the first ever reported tornado to hit Pampanga.

Super Typhoon “Noru” (Karding) makes landfall in Luzon, Philippines

Super Typhoon “Noru” (Karding) makes landfall in Luzon, Philippines

Typhoon “Noru” – known as Karding in the Philippines – intensified into a super typhoon at 00:00 UTC on September 25, 2022, prompting PAGASA to raise Signal number 5 for the first time ever since Typhoon “Goni” (Rolly) in 2020. Noru made landfall in Burdeos, Polillo Islands, Quezon Province at 09:30 UTC on September 25 (17:30 LT).

Tropical Storm “Noru” (Karding) intensifying, landfall expected in Luzon, Philippines

Tropical Storm “Noru” (Karding) intensifying, landfall expected in Luzon, Philippines

Tropical Storm “Noru” – known as Karding in the Philippines – formed east of the Philippines on September 22 as the 16th named storm of the 2022 Pacific typhoon season. The storm is moving WSW at 25 km/h (15 mph) and is expected to make landfall along the east coast of Aurora or the northern portion of Quezon, Luzon on September 25.