Latest Weather Update of Tropical Storm "Butchoy" ~ from PAGASA ( Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration)

Butchoy (international codename: Guchol)

 PAGASA Weather Update

June 14

Weather Update

MTSAT ENHANCED Satellite Image for 11:32 a.m., 14 June 2012

At 11:00 a.m. today, the tropical storm over the Caroline Island has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named "Butchoy".

Tropical Storm "Butchoy" is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 880 km East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast shows that Butchoy is moving West Northeast at 24 kph.

As of this time, no public storm warning signals raised.

3-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Friday morning: 560 km East of Virac, Catanduanes

Saturday morning: 320 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes

Sunday morning: 310 km Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 - 25 mm per hour (heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.