Typhoon Gardo and Super Typhoon Hinnamnor: What we know so far
The state weather bureau is monitoring two storms expected to affect the Philippines this coming week, Typhoon Gardo and Supertyphoon Hinnamnor.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the low-pressure area turned tropical depression Gardo has been skirting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 1,185 km east of Extreme Northern Luzon moving West Southwestward at 15 kph and packing winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph as of Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Supertyphoon Hinnamnor has also been dubbed a Category 5 Supertyphoon, making it the strongest typhoon of 2022 so far.
PAGASA has said that the typhoon could merge with Hinnamnor when it enters the country on Wednesday. However, Hinnamnor might not affect the Gardo if it continues to move further along Northern Luzon and heads to Southern Japan.
"This tropical cyclone is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm within the next 24 hours," the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday evening.
"However, the disturbance may degenerate into a remnant low by Thursday afternoon as Hinnamnor begins to assimilate its circulation."
Typhoon 'Henry' leaves the Philippines—PAGASA
Typhoon "Henry" has exited the Philippines, state weather bureau PAGASA reported.
In its 4:00 a.m. briefing on Sept. 4, PAGASA said that it was last seen at 590 kilometers north of Itbayat, Batanes, and will continue to move further north away from the country's area of responsibility.
However, the agency warned that the typhoon may still enhance southwest monsoons that could bring rains in a large portion of Luzon and strong winds over Batanes and Babuyan Islands.
Typhoon ‘Henry’ continues to weaken as it moves to leave the Philippines—PAGASA
Typhoon “Henry” continues to accelerate northward as it maintains its strength, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
In its 11:00 a.m. briefing, PAGASA said that the typhoon is slowly leaving the Philippines, moving northeast over Itbayat, Batanes at 15 kilometers per hour.
The agency warned, however, that it is still pulling strong winds that may result in rains over a large portion of Luzon, including Metro Manila.
PAGASA said that Henry is expected to leave the Philippines’ area of responsibility at nighttime as it heads toward the islands of Southern Japan.
Typhoon 'Henry' to weaken further in the next 12 hours — PAGASA
After being downgraded to typhoon from super typhoon, Henry is expected to weaken further in the next 12 hours, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
In its 11:00am bulletin, PAGASA said Henry continues to move slowly northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of northeast Batanes.
It may re-intensify tomorrow morning, Sept. 3, as it begins to move northward, exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility at night, if not Sunday morning, Sept. 4.
'Henry' weakens to a typhoon as it's now 'almost stationary' — PAGASA
Henry weakened to a typhoon from a super typhoon as it becomes "almost stationary" over the Philippine Sea east of Batanes, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
In its 5:00am bulletin, PAGASA said Typhoon Henry will track slowly northwestward later in the afternoon.
It will eventually accelerate northward Sept. 3 and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility at night, if not Sunday morning, Sept. 4.
Still, PAGASA noted that Henry is bringing heavy rains and strong winds on northern Luzon. It's also enhancing the Southwest Monsoon or habagat, which may bring rains on western Luzon on Sept. 3.
'Henry' enters 'quasi-stationary phase,' weakening and slowing down — PAGASA
Super Typhoon Henry is entering the "quasi-stationary phase," weakening gradually and beginning to slow down, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
In its 5:00pm bulletin, PAGASA said that since this afternoon, Henry is decelerating southwestward over the Philippine Sea northeast of Batanes.
By tomorrow afternoon, Sept. 2, it may begin tracking slowly northwestward before eventually accelerating northward Sept. 3.
It's set to exit the Philippine area of responsibility at nighttime, if not early morning of Sept. 4, PAGASA said.
Henry, however, will enhance the southwest monsoon or habagat, bringing rains over western Luzon starting Sept. 2.
'Gardo' might weaken as 'Henry' absorbs it; 'Henry' might exit PAR on the night of Sept. 3 — PAGASA
Tropical Depression Gardo might weaken into a low pressure area as Super Typhoon Henry is set to absorb it, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
In its 5:00am bulletin on Sept. 1, PAGASA said Henry will enhance the southwest monsoon or habagat over major parts of Luzon and western Visayas.
Over the next two days, Batanes and Babuyan Islands are expected to have a rainy weather.
It will also rain over parts of Luzon—including Ilocos, Cordillera, Zambales, Bataan, and Metro Manila—until early next week due to the habagat, PAGASA said.
Henry is forecast to keep moving southwestward until the wee hours of Sept. 2 and slow down. It will also become "almost stationary" by Thursday night, if not Friday morning.
PAGASA said Henry might exit the Philippine area of responsibility on the night of Sept. 3 or early morning of Sept. 4.
Super Typhoon Hinnamnor enters PAR as 'Henry'
Super Typhoon Hinnamnor entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 5:30pm, to be known locally as Henry.
State weather bureau PAGASA said Henry will not directly affect the country and is expected to absorb Tropical Depression Gardo.
Hinnamnor expected to enter PAR, Gardo maintains strength in extreme northern Luzon
Gardo continues to maintain its strength as it moves toward extreme northern Luzon, while super typhoon Hinnamnor is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility Aug. 31 evening, PAGASA said in a press conference.
As of 4 PM, Gardo is moving northward at 10 km/h and has maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gustiness of up to 7 km/h. PAGASA expects the tropical depression to degenerate by Wednesday afternoon or night as Hinnamnon enters PAR.
The super typhoon, to be called “Henry” in the Philippines, is moving west southward at 25 km/h as of 3 PM. It’s forecasted to enter the country by 6 to 8 PM.
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 5
— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) August 31, 2022
Tropical Depression “#GardoPH”
Issued at 5PM, 31 August 2022
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11PM today
“GARDO” CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN ITS STRENGTH AS IT MOVES NORTHWARD EAST OF EXTREME NORTHERN LUZON
Link: https://t.co/Nx7RUCzorD pic.twitter.com/A3veOy5sLt
Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected over Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, Zambales, and Bataan due to Gardo and the southwest monsoon.
PAGASA: Gardo maintans strength, Hinnamnor to be locally named Henry
The state weather bureau released their morning advisory on Tropical Depression Gardo, stating that it is maintaining its strength while moving northwestward east of Luzon.
As of 11AM, it has reached the maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. With rainfall being felt in areas in Luzon such as Metro Manila, PAGASA has said Gardo is still "unlikely to directly affect the weather condition in the country within the forecast period"
Meanwhile, Hinnamor will be locally known as Henry once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 4
— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) August 31, 2022
Tropical Depression “#GardoPH”
Issued at 11:00 AM, 31 August 2022
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 5:00 PM today
“GARDO” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH WHILE MOVING NORTHWESTWARD EAST OF EXTREME NORTHERN LUZON pic.twitter.com/I0IEBLnUor
In a press conference, PAGASA also mentioned Gardo could reach Signal Level no. 3 at its peak. They added that landfall could occur on Thursday and Friday with Northern Luzon, Ilocos Region, and Zambales experiencing moderate to heavy rains.
