Author name: Robert Speta

The Philippine Sea could see a named storm system in the coming week as meteorological conditions hint at tropical development. While questions remain about its strength and specific impacts, early forecasts suggest that communities in the Philippines—especially those in eastern Visayas and northeastern Mindanao—should prepare for heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Here’s what we know […]

The Western Pacific is home to some of the strongest typhoons on Earth, yet the region has lacked consistent reconnaissance flights for the past 30 years. These missions, once conducted by the U.S. Air Force’s 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, played a critical role in accurately measuring typhoon intensity. Meteorologist are calling for their return, citing

The Philippines is bracing for increased rainfall and potential localized flooding as a tropical wave interacts with easterlies and the northeast monsoon. This combination of weather systems is bringing wet conditions to parts of Mindanao, the Visayas, and southeastern Luzon. While a full-fledged tropical cyclone is not expected, the persistent rains present challenges for many