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Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in Philippines

Posted on 7 December, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

Typhoon Hagupit has made landfall in the eastern Philippines, on a very similar track to the one forecast on Friday. Hagupit (known as Ruby locally in the Philippines) made landfall in the central/east part of the island of Samar, at … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Hagupit still on course for the Philippines

Posted on 5 December, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

In yesterday’s blog we reported on the formation of Typhoon Hagupit and its potential threat to the Philippines. At that time, winds averaged over one minute were estimated to be near 180 mph. During the last 24 hours Hagupit has … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Hagupit threatens the Philippines

Posted on 4 December, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

The typhoon season in the western North Pacific usually peaks in September and October. However, late season typhoons are not rare and this year Typhoon Hagupit has formed in December and poses a threat to the Philippines. Hagupit developed in … Continue reading →

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Severe Tropical Storm Rammasun makes landfall in the Philippines

Posted on 15 July, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

A severe tropical storm is bringing damaging winds and very high rainfall totals to the Philippines over the coming days as it heads over the island chain. Severe Tropical Storm Rammasun (also known locally as Typhoon Glenda) has already made … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Haiyan makes landfall over the Philippines

Posted on 8 November, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

As predicted Typhoon Haiyan made landfall late yesterday evening (UK time) over the central Philippines. Typhoon Haiyan will have caused catastrophic damage near the centre of its track through the Philippine islands of Samar, Leyte and Panay. In addition to … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Haiyan heading for the Philippines

Posted on 6 November, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

Typhoon Haiyan is set to make landfall over the central Philippines on Friday bringing extremely strong winds and heavy rain to the region. Typhoon Haiyan is the 11th typhoon to form in the west Pacific during an exceptionally active period … Continue reading →

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