JTWC Declares Bagyong Hagupit (Ruby) as Super Typhoon

International weather agency, the Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) of the United States (US) Navy has categorized tropical cyclone (Bagyong Ruby) into a super typhoon. The term “super typhoon” is utilized by the JTWC for typhoons that reach maximum sustained winds of at least 130 knots or 240 kph. This is equivalent to Category … Read more

Hagupit (Bagyong Ruby) Entered PAR with Increased Speed (December 4, 2014)

Tropical Cyclone Hagupit (Bagyong Ruby) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility at around 3:00 AM on Thursday, December 4, 2014 with an increased speed according to the latest weather updates released by the country’s weather bureau, PAGASA. See Also: Bagyong Hagupit December 4, 2014 Hourly Update According to PAGASA, Bagyong Hagupit was last spotted at … Read more

Bagyong Hagupit (Ruby) to Become a Super Typhoon in 48 Hours

Tropical Cyclone Hagupit (Bagyong Ruby) is expected to become a super typhoon in the next 48 hours according to the fearless forecast made by the Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center of the US Navy on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. According to JTWC statement, the favorable sea surface temperatures, along with continually favorable upper-level conditions, will … Read more