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It is almost always associated with lightning, thunder, dense clouds, heavy rain or hail, and fast, roaring winds.
Thunderstorm
It is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain
Tropical Cyclone
It means "The Little Girl" in Spanish, referred to as the cold phase of ENSO.
La Niña
It is the warm phase of ENSO, also means "Little Boy" or "Christ Child."
El Niño
Give 1 "Before" Safety Precaution.
- Have a working flagslight, spare batteries, candles and matches ready.
- make plans with your ramily members for evacuation to a higher or safer ground
- clean waterways to prevent flooding
- reinforce structural supports in your house so it can withstand strong winds or water current.
- check your house drainage system for debris
- Elevate your valuables and electronics
It is a rapid flooding of geomorphic low-lying areas like washes, rivers, dry lakes and basins.
Flash Flood
It is the inundation of land areas which are not normally covered by water.
Floods
It is a scientific term that describes the fluctuations in temperature between the ocean and the atmosphere.
El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle
It is the rising of the seawater above normal sea level over the coast.
Storm Surge
Meaning of "PAGASA".
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
A tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed to 118 to 184 kph or 64 - 99 knots.
Typhoon
A tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 62 to 88 kph or 34 - 47 knots.
Tropical Storm
Give 1 "During" Safety Precaution.
- Keep calm and do not go to isolated or open areas.
- Listen to weather updates by PAGASA and advisories by the NDRRMC through radios or television.
- Do not go near windows and doors.
- Unplag any electrical equipment if you see any sign of water rising to prevent electrocution.
- Move to a safer ground and bring necessities with you
- If you must wade through flood waters, wash with clean waters as soon as possible
- Only use your mobile phone for important things
It is the national institution dedicated to provide: flood and typhoon warnings, public weather forecasts, meteorological, astronomical, climatological, and other specialized information.
PAGASA
Give 1 "After" Safety Precaution.
- Wait for any announcements from local authorities to know if it is safe to return home.
- Report fallen powerline or cracked roads to local authorities
- Check your house for any damage and do needed repairs immediately
- Watch out for live wires or any electrical outlet immersed in water
- Attend to injuries if needed
- Check contamination of your food and water
- Dump water thay may be accumulated in containers like in pot, cans ,etc
What does the color "Green" mean in storm surge warning level?
No Alert
Give 3 Hydrometeorological Hazard.
Typhoon
Thunderstorm
Flood
Flash Flood
Storm Surge
El Niño
La Niña
Give 1 "During" Safety Precaution
- Keep calm and do not go to isolated or open areas.
- Listen to weather updates by PAGASA and advisories by the NDRRMC through radios or television.
- Do not go near windows and doors.
- Unplag any electrical equipment if you see any sign of water rising to prevent electrocution.
- Move to a safer ground and bring necessities with you
- If you must wade through flood waters, wash with clean waters as soon as possible
- Only use your mobile phone for important things
What does the color "Yellow" mean in storm surge warning level?
Alert
It's a branch of meteorology and hydrology that studies the transfer of water and energy between the land surface and the lower atmosphere.
Hydrometeorology
Give 1 "Before" Safety Precaution.
- Have a working flagslight, spare batteries, candles and matches ready.
- make plans with your ramily members for evacuation to a higher or safer ground
- clean waterways to prevent flooding
- reinforce structural supports in your house so it can withstand strong winds or water current.
- check your house drainage system for debris
- Elevate your valuables and electronics
What does the color "Red" mean in storm surge warning level?
Take Action
A tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 87 to 117 kph or 48 - 63 knots.
Severe Tropical Storm
A tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed exceeding 185 kph or more than 100 knots.
Super Typhoon
Give 1 "After" Safety Precaution.
- Wait for any announcements from local authorities to know if it is safe to return home.
- Report fallen powerline or cracked roads to local authorities
- Check your house for any damage and do needed repairs immediately
- Watch out for live wires or any electrical outlet immersed in water
- Attend to injuries if needed
- Check contamination of your food and water
- Dump water thay may be accumulated in containers like in pot, cans ,etc