Here is the latest on Super Typhoon Mawar, which is barreling towards the PAR.
(MAY 26, 2023) – Super Typhoon ‘Mawar’ is continuing to make its way towards the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the latest report by local weather bureau PAGASA, the tropical cyclone was spotted 1475 km East of Central Luzon. It now packs winds of up to 205 kilometers per hour, with its gustiness hitting 250 kph. It moves west-northwestward at a speed of 25 kph.
Once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility early Saturday morning, it will be given the name ‘Betty.’ Officially becoming the second cyclone to enter PAR this year, and so far, also the strongest.
It is expected to make a close call on the Philippine landmass, particularly in the extreme North Luzon area — near Batanes, Cagayan Valley, and the Ilocos provinces. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals are expected to be raised by PAGASA in these areas on Saturday.
As for the rainy days in areas like Metro Manila this week, PAGASA says that those were caused by localized thunderstorms and the Southwesternly Wind Flow. The said wind flow will continue to bring in light to moderate showers on Metro Manila this weekend.