January 14, 2015 — Northeast Monsoon affecting Luzon. Meanwhile at 4:00 PM today, the Tropical Storm with international name “MEKKHALA” was estimated based on all available data at 1,365 km East of Visayas (10.6ºN, 138.2ºE), with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 19 kph.
December 29, 2014 — At 4:00 AM today, Tropical Storm “SENIANG” (Jangmi) was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur (8.6°N, 126.3°E), with maximum winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 11 kph.