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In [[Isabela]], 67 families were evacuated before landfall. Under the anticipation of a direct hit, the local [[Pangasinan]] government placed the entire province on red alert. On August 11, the governor announced the suspension of classes from pre-school to tertiary level. Government and private offices were also suspended. Rescue equipment and rubber boats had also been placed in the disaster risk area of the province.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pangasinan braces for typhoon ‘Labuyo’|url=http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411376275196|accessdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref> In the said regions, the government advised all to not engage on water sports or rough seas due to the anticipated rough seas. <ref>{{cite web|title=Red alert raised as Labuyo prepares to hit C. Luzon|url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/news/nation/38178-red-alert-raised-labuyo-prepares-to-hit-c-luzon|accessdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref>
In [[Isabela]], 67 families were evacuated before landfall. Under the anticipation of a direct hit, the local [[Pangasinan]] government placed the entire province on red alert. On August 11, the governor announced the suspension of classes from pre-school to tertiary level. Government and private offices were also suspended. Rescue equipment and rubber boats had also been placed in the disaster risk area of the province.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pangasinan braces for typhoon ‘Labuyo’|url=http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411376275196|accessdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref> In the said regions, the government advised all to not engage on water sports or rough seas due to the anticipated rough seas. <ref>{{cite web|title=Red alert raised as Labuyo prepares to hit C. Luzon|url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/news/nation/38178-red-alert-raised-labuyo-prepares-to-hit-c-luzon|accessdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref>


Utor made its landfall in [[Casiguran, Aurora]] at early (local time) on August 12. Power lines and telecommunications went down and many houses were destroyed.<ref>{{cite web|title=One dead, 23 missing as typhoon Labuyo hits Luzon|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/36231-missing-as-typhoon-labuyo-hits-luzon|accessdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref> In Nueva Vizcaya, heavy rainfall had been recorded. Some residents in the said province were forced to evacuate due to flooding. Moreover, the Magat River in the province reached the critical level, resulting in the partial opening of four gates in a dam. Electricity was also out in the province. One man died on [[Baguio|Baguio City]] after he had been buried alive after a mudslide hit his home. In Isabela, more than 100 families had been affected by Utor. About 200 million pesos in agriculture was blamed on Utor in Isabela alone. Around 1,000 residents in the central [[Bicol region]] spent the night in shelters, and 23 fishermen who were out at sea failed to return home in four towns in [[Catanduanes province]].<ref>{{cite web|title=23 Fishermen Missing as Typhoon Batters Philippines|url=http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2013/08/11/world/asia/ap-as-asia-typhoon.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=0|publisher=NY Times|accessdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref> Some cars in [[North Luzon Expressway]] used hazard signals as roads were nearly impossible to see. Intense rainfall throughout the day had been recorded in Zambales, which created flash flooding in low lying areas. The major river on the province then overflowed, flooding homes. The flood is expected to get higher as high tide is expected in the morning.<ref>{{cite web|title=Typhoon ‘Labuyo’ batters Aurora town|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/regions/08/12/13/typhoon-labuyo-batters-aurora-town|accessdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref> At least 700 passengers were stranded in the ports of Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon and Samar. Additionally, 10 flights had also been canceled as Utor brought intense rainfall in many parts of Luzon.<ref>{{cite web|title=10 Flights canceled due to typhoon “Labuyo”|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/463927/10-flights-canceled-due-to-typhoon-labuyo|accesdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref>
Utor made its landfall in [[Casiguran, Aurora]] at 3pm (local time) on August 12. Power lines and telecommunications went down and many houses were destroyed.<ref>{{cite web|title=One dead, 23 missing as typhoon Labuyo hits Luzon|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/36231-missing-as-typhoon-labuyo-hits-luzon|accessdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref> In Nueva Vizcaya, heavy rainfall had been recorded. Some residents in the said province were forced to evacuate due to flooding. Moreover, the Magat River in the province reached the critical level, resulting in the partial opening of four gates in a dam. Electricity was also out in the province. One man died on [[Baguio|Baguio City]] after he had been buried alive after a mudslide hit his home. In Isabela, more than 100 families had been affected by Utor. About 200 million pesos in agriculture was blamed on Utor in Isabela alone. Around 1,000 residents in the central [[Bicol region]] spent the night in shelters, and 23 fishermen who were out at sea failed to return home in four towns in [[Catanduanes province]].<ref>{{cite web|title=23 Fishermen Missing as Typhoon Batters Philippines|url=http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2013/08/11/world/asia/ap-as-asia-typhoon.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=0|publisher=NY Times|accessdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref> Some cars in [[North Luzon Expressway]] used hazard signals as roads were nearly impossible to see. Intense rainfall throughout the day had been recorded in Zambales, which created flash flooding in low lying areas. The major river on the province then overflowed, flooding homes. The flood is expected to get higher as high tide is expected in the morning.<ref>{{cite web|title=Typhoon ‘Labuyo’ batters Aurora town|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/regions/08/12/13/typhoon-labuyo-batters-aurora-town|accessdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref> At least 700 passengers were stranded in the ports of Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon and Samar. Additionally, 10 flights had also been canceled as Utor brought intense rainfall in many parts of Luzon.<ref>{{cite web|title=10 Flights canceled due to typhoon “Labuyo”|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/463927/10-flights-canceled-due-to-typhoon-labuyo|accesdate=August 12, 2013}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 06:35, 14 August 2013

This article is about the 2013 typhoon. For other storms of the same name, see Typhoon Utor.
Utor (Labuyo)
Current storm status
Category 2 typhoon (1-min mean)
Satellite image
Forecast map
As of:15:00 UTC August 13
Location:19.5°N 113.1°E
About 190 nmi (350 km; 220 mi) SSW of Hong Kong
Sustained winds:80 (10-min mean)
95 (1-min mean)
gusting to 115
Pressure:955
Movement:WNW at 8 kn (15 km/h; 9.2 mph)
See more detailed information.

Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the annual typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression north of Yap Island on August 8. Within an area conductive for tropical development, the depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards.

Meteorological history

Early on August 8, the United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) reported that a tropical disturbance had developed, about 290 km (180 mi)* to the north of Yap Island.[1] During that day the system moved westwards and consolidated within a favourable environment of weak vertical wind shear and strong outflow, which was enhanced by a TUTT Cell located to the northwest of the disturbance.[2][3] As a result the JTWC, PAGASA and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported later that day that the disturbance had become a tropical depression, with PAGASA naming it Labuyo as it approached the Philippine Area of Responsibility.[4][5][6]

On August 9, owing to weak vertical wind shear and strong radial outflow, a central dense overcast (CDO) formed and began to obscure the low-level circulation center. Late on the same day, both JMA and JTWC upgraded the rapid-consolidating system to a tropical storm and named it Utor.[7] Right after earning the international name, Utor began explosive intensification. On August 10, Utor was upgraded to a typhoon, only after a half of day.

Preparations and impact

Philippines

Animated enhanced infrared satellite loop of Typhoon Utor from peak intensity to landfall in the Philippines

Ahead of Utor affecting the Philippines, PAGASA issued various tropical cyclone signals for Luzon and Visayas, including signal 3 for the provinces of Aurora and Isabela and signal 1 for Metro Manila. [8]

As Utor approached Central Luzon, a Malacanang Palace spokesperson called that local government to prepare and evacuate residents living near slopes, mountains and sea.[9] Thirty-two provinces in Luzon and Manila had been placed under signal warnings.[10]

In Isabela, 67 families were evacuated before landfall. Under the anticipation of a direct hit, the local Pangasinan government placed the entire province on red alert. On August 11, the governor announced the suspension of classes from pre-school to tertiary level. Government and private offices were also suspended. Rescue equipment and rubber boats had also been placed in the disaster risk area of the province.[11] In the said regions, the government advised all to not engage on water sports or rough seas due to the anticipated rough seas. [12]

Utor made its landfall in Casiguran, Aurora at 3pm (local time) on August 12. Power lines and telecommunications went down and many houses were destroyed.[13] In Nueva Vizcaya, heavy rainfall had been recorded. Some residents in the said province were forced to evacuate due to flooding. Moreover, the Magat River in the province reached the critical level, resulting in the partial opening of four gates in a dam. Electricity was also out in the province. One man died on Baguio City after he had been buried alive after a mudslide hit his home. In Isabela, more than 100 families had been affected by Utor. About 200 million pesos in agriculture was blamed on Utor in Isabela alone. Around 1,000 residents in the central Bicol region spent the night in shelters, and 23 fishermen who were out at sea failed to return home in four towns in Catanduanes province.[14] Some cars in North Luzon Expressway used hazard signals as roads were nearly impossible to see. Intense rainfall throughout the day had been recorded in Zambales, which created flash flooding in low lying areas. The major river on the province then overflowed, flooding homes. The flood is expected to get higher as high tide is expected in the morning.[15] At least 700 passengers were stranded in the ports of Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon and Samar. Additionally, 10 flights had also been canceled as Utor brought intense rainfall in many parts of Luzon.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (August 8, 2013). "Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Western and South Pacific Oceans August 8, 2013 06z". United States Navy, United States Air Force. Archived from the original on August 9, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
  2. ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (August 8, 2013). "Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Western and South Pacific Oceans August 8, 2013 13z". United States Navy, United States Air Force. Archived from the original on August 9, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
  3. ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (August 8, 2013). "Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert August 8, 2013 16z". United States Navy, United States Air Force. Archived from the original on August 9, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
  4. ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (August 8, 2013). "Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Depression 11W Warning NR 001 August 8, 2013 21z". United States Navy, United States Air Force. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
  5. ^ "Marine Weather Warning for GMDSS Metarea XI August 8, 2013 12z". Japan Meteorological Agency. August 8, 2013. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
  6. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Alert: Tropical Depression "Labuyo" August 8, 21z". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Archived from the original on August 9, 2013.
  7. ^ "PROGNOSTIC REASONING FOR TROPICAL STORM 11W (UTOR) WARNING NR 05". Archived from the original on August 9, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  8. ^ "Labuyo barrels toward Luzon". Philstar. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  9. ^ "Palace: Gov't ready for onslaught of typhoon 'Labuyo'". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  10. ^ "Typhoon Labuyo makes landfall over Casiguran, Aurora". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  11. ^ "Pangasinan braces for typhoon 'Labuyo'". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  12. ^ "Red alert raised as Labuyo prepares to hit C. Luzon". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  13. ^ "One dead, 23 missing as typhoon Labuyo hits Luzon". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  14. ^ "23 Fishermen Missing as Typhoon Batters Philippines". NY Times. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  15. ^ "Typhoon 'Labuyo' batters Aurora town". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  16. ^ "10 Flights canceled due to typhoon "Labuyo"". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accesdate= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
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